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255 Promenade St, Apt 513A, Providence, RI, 02908,
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Marshall & Associates provides public policy advocacy for public and private sector clients within Rhode Island. Over the past eleven years, my firm has successfully provided guidance in public policy which has created policy and regulatory change through enacted legislation. We enjoy relationships within both the public and private sectors which promote successful collaboration in difficult policy making decisions.
11-15 years
Negotiated town funding for a local non-profit to provide educational assistance to students at Rhode Island's last one-room schoolhouse.
Achieved reinstatement of a permanent funding stream for No-Fare Bus pass for elderly and disabled low-income riders.
Received Peter Merritt Conservation Award from Rhode Island Land Trust Council for spearheading acquisition and protection of over 100 acres of Rhode Island open space.
Navigated successful passage of enacting legislation to establish a local public water agency.
Last Rhode Island General Assembly's legislative session, successfully partnered with AARP, Senior Agenda and the National Federation of the Blind - RI on priority bills we had in common; as well as shepherded a bill to enactment for the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island.
Received 10 Outstanding Young Leaders Award from Boston JayCees
Legislative Commissions' Appointments:
Special Legislative Commission of Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) Human Services Transportation Coordinating Council - resulted in funding for No Fare Bus Passes for low income elderly and disabled.
Special Legislative Commission to Study and Assess the Use of Solitary Confinement - resulted Department of Corrections' policy changes limiting use of solitary confinement.
Special Legislative Commission to Study and Make Recommendations for Protecting and Providing Effective Care for Vulnerable Populations in State-Funded Home Care Programs - currently working on legislation regarding training for police and detectives to address identified needs.
Memberships:
Fire Chiefs Association of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Lobbyist Association
Southside Community Land Trust
Collaborative Relationships with:
Legislators of the Rhode Island General Assembly
Executive Office of Health & Human Services
Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals -- Division of Developmental Disabilities
Governor's Commission on Disabilities
Rhode Island Senior Agenda
Rhode Island Organizing Project
Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of the Blind
Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
Fire Chiefs Association of Rhode Island
Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island
Portsmouth, Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
Rhode Island Land Trust Council
The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at RI College
The Oasis Wellness and Recovery Center
