Archive for '2014 Faculty and Speakers'

Ann Tilton, MD, is a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and Section Chair of Child Neurology at Louisiana State Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is director of the Rehabilitation Center at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and director of the Comprehensive Spasticity Program. Special interests include neurorehabilitation, neuromuscular disorders, and clinical applications and research in novel uses of botulinum toxin and intrathecal baclofen in the care of children and young adults with abnormal tone.

Dr. Tilton has been ...

In 1990 Michelle Childers, Vice President East with Apartment Finder begin her career in the Multifamily Industry. Her career began in Birmingham, Alabama as a Leasing Consultant for JMG Realty and advancing to Senior Property Manager prior to pursuing her true passions Sales, Marketing, & Training,

Michelle’s passion for the Multifamily industry has led her to become an advocate for the Multifamily Industry. She sits on several boards including the Alabama Apartment Association, National Apartment Association Suppliers Council and the Greater ...

Owner and President of Factory Service Agency Inc. Small Business, specializing in commercial air conditioning service and construction. Business founded in 1975.

BACKGROUND – B.S. in Biology from Southeastern Louisiana College, Hammond, LA. (1967) MPH (Masters Degree in Public Health Administration) from Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. (1973)

MEMBERSHIPS – Past Chairman – Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) – Chairman of Taskforce to Formulate Redesign of Louisiana Department of Labor into Louisiana Workforce Commission. Member and Past-Chair of Education and Workforce ...

Phillip Lovell serves as the Alliance for Excellent Education’s vice president of federal advocacy, where he is responsible for leading the organization’s efforts on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal policy in support of the nation’s high schools. Mr. Lovell has spent more than a decade advocating for children and youth on Capitol Hill, focusing in areas such as youth development, homelessness, and education.
Mr. Lovell advocated to improve policies related to juvenile justice and youth violence while serving as ...

Scott Reiter is the Vice President of RPAC Disbursements and Political Programs for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® where he oversees all political and issue disbursements made by NAR and the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. RPAC is the nation’s largest trade association PAC ($15.5 million in political expenditures in the 2012 election cycle) which is complimented by the association’s multi-million public advocacy program. He also oversees the Political Field Staff and in addition serves as the Political Field Representative for ...

Sharon Sussin is the National Political Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). NFIB is the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.

Sharon is responsible for directing NFIB’s political activities on behalf of pro-small business candidates in Congress. She manages NFIB’s federal candidate endorsement process which in the 2012 election cycle included almost 300 congressional endorsements. Sharon ...

Meaghan Killion Joyce is the Political Affairs Manager for International Paper and directs the company’s political programs, including the IP-PAC and the IP VOTES employee grassroots and voter education program. During her tenure, Joyce has led a major revitalization and re-branding effort of both the PAC and grassroots programs, more than doubling PAC receipts as well as participation in the company’s grassroots program.

Before joining IP, Joyce spent nearly nine years working at the International Dairy Foods Association in a variety ...

Anthony Shop is a pioneer in the field of digital media and online advocacy. A former journalist and press secretary, Anthony is the first new media professional to be elected to the prestigious National Press Club’s Board of Governors. He founded the Club’s popular “Get It Online” digital media series, which has hosted luminaries from USA Today, NASA and The White House to discuss media trends with the national opinion leaders and influencers.

Starting from a deep belief that the future ...

Tiffany Waddell is the Manager, Government Affairs for Delta Air Lines. An expert in national fundraising, Tiffany is responsible for operating PAC and grassroots activities to increase political involvement for one of the world’s leading airlines. Recently named a 2013 Rising Star by Campaigns and Election magazine, Tiffany has more than a decade of experience in government relations and advocacy.

Prior to Delta Air Lines, Tiffany served as the majority fund director at the Republican National Committee (RNC). During her tenure ...

Eric Dell serves as the Senior Vice President for Government Affairs for the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA). Dell previously served as Chief of Staff and Counsel to Congressman Joe Wilson for nine years. At NAMA, Dell leads a government affairs division which includes four office locations: Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Pasadena, CA; and Chicago, IL and seven staff members. Dell has also previously served as Vice President of The Keelen Group, a lobbying firm in Washington, DC. Dell’s career ...