IOTA Legislative Consultant

specializing in member relations, communications, conferences and events, administrative and financial management, government affairs, and lobbying for clients operating throughout the state of Idaho. Formerly, Caroline served as the Public Relations Director for the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce. In that role, she oversaw media relations and communications, Chamber programs, and played a major role in the Chamber’s many events and conferences. As the Chamber’s lobbyist, Caroline advocated on behalf of members on critical public policy issues at the local, state, and federal levels. Previously, Caroline served as a Special Assistant for External & Intergovernmental Affairs for Secretary Dirk Kempthorne at the U.S. Department of the Interior and as the Communications & Public Affairs Manager for an international trade association in Washington D.C. Caroline also served as a White House intern under President George W. Bush. Caroline is an active member of the Treasure Valley community, serving as President of the Board of Directors for the Idaho Botanical Garden, and as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Lung Association – Idaho Chapter, and the Aquarium of Boise. She also is a member of the Health Vision Council for the United Way of the Treasure Valley and the Steering Team Chair for the Mountain View High School of Business. Caroline is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Boise. Caroline earned a B.A. in Political Science from James Madison University and an M.A. in Political Communication from The Johns Hopkins University. Caroline is also a Candidate for a Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration at Boise State University.