Lance Boucher

Experience

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  City of New York

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2001

  Legislative Assistant

  Tracked, researched and analyzed federal legislative issues with a focus on education, health care, crime and energy. Attended and reported on hearings, markups and other congressional activities. Prepared briefing materials on proposed legislation and public policy matters for senior-level City officials.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Oct 2001 - Jan 2003

  Legislative Assistant

  Researched and analyzed major legislation in the policy areas of Defense, Education, Arts & Humanities, Housing, Communications, and Social Security. Prepared the Congressman for meetings and votes by writing memorandum, speeches and talking points in assigned policy areas. Managed specific appropriations requests and secured funding for projects in the Second Congressional District of Maine. Reviewed and responded to constituent correspondence regarding legislation and policy.

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  State of Maine

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2011

  Coordinate and expedite the effective use of more than $2 billion in federal stimulus funds received by state government agencies as a result of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. Oversee the agency expenditure, implementation and required reporting of all Recovery Act programs and funds. Provide progress updates to the Vice President’s Office, the Governor, Congressional Delegation, State Legislature and public. Assist state agencies and other qualified parties in seeking Recovery Act funding for eligible programs and projects. Show less Provided policy advice to the Governor within the areas of the Economic Development, Transportation, National Guard, Veterans Services, and Emergency Management. Worked regularly with Commissioners and senior staff to implement policy decisions. Directed the Governor’s response to the closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station (BNAS). Managed 3 professional staff members in support of the redevelopment of BNAS and the administration of a $15 million federal grant aimed at strengthening Maine’s boat-building and composite industries. Coordinated federal affairs policy responses for the Governor and served as the Administration’s point of contact for federal relations and Congressional matters. Served as the Governor’s liaison to the National Governor’s Association, the Coalition of Northeast Governors, and the New England Governor's Conference. Show less

  • Director of Recovery Initiatives

    Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Senior Policy Advisor

    Jan 2003 - Mar 2009
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  Maine Strategic Connections

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

  President

  Sole proprietor of business focused on government affairs, campaign planning, and resource identification in Maine and New Hampshire. Services include developing and implementing strategies to influence legislative outcome, tracking legislation and organizing effective third-party advocates. Assist clients in identifying appropriate grant opportunities from government sources and private foundations that are suitable matches for their organization. Coordinated campaign field organizational effort for a statewide election. Show less

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  American Lung Association of the Northeast

  May 2013 - May 2018

  Responsible for public policy development, lobbying and advocacy efforts of the American Lung Association of the Northeast in Maine & New Hampshire. Responsible for research, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding tobacco control, prevention and treatment, to inform state and local policy efforts in Maine.

  • Director of Public Policy, Maine & New Hampshire

    Jul 2015 - May 2018

  • Senior Policy Analyst, Tobacco Control

    May 2013 - Jun 2015
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  American Lung Association

  May 2018 - now

  • Assistant Vice President, State Public Policy, Eastern Division

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Senior Divison Director, State Public Policy, East

    May 2018 - Sept 2021