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Ms. Lane serves as Deputy Director of the George Washington University Homeland Security Policy Institute (HSPI), a unique, nonpartisan “think and do tank” that builds bridges between theory and practice to advance homeland security through a multidisciplinary approach. Ms. Lane oversees HSPI’s policy development and research efforts and grant-funded training, including programs for first responders and healthcare professionals. In her role as Deputy Director, she interacts with federal, state, and local government officials, private sector partners, and the NGO community in the accomplishment of the Institute’s mission and goals. From 1990 through 2005, Ms. Lane worked for the American Red Cross, most recently serving as the Vice President of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships at National Headquarters. She was responsible for the development and communication of Red Cross positions on public policy issues at all levels of government, and she oversaw strategies to accomplish the Red Cross’s legislative and regulatory goals in Congress, in the Executive Branch, and at the state level. A major focus of her work has been collaboration with the White House, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Health and Human Services to engage nongovernmental organizations in support of emergency preparedness and response and public health initiatives. As Vice President of Government Relations for the Red Cross from 1999 through 2004, Ms. Lane led the development of policy positions in biomedical services, disaster preparedness and response, and international relief and development and worked with the Department of Defense in support of Armed Services Emergency Communications. She joined the American Red Cross in 1990, serving as Director of State Relations in Illinois, one of the first state relations programs for the organization. In 1994, Ms. Lane moved to congressional affairs and represented Red Cross Biomedical Services on Capitol Hill. Prior to joining the American Red Cross, Ms. Lane served in the Office of the Majority Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate, the administration of Pennsylvania Governor Richard Thornburgh, and the District Office of Congressman Bob Michel (R-IL).
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