A1: New Jersey & Delaware Public Policy Update
Tuesday, June 16 | 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Target Audience: Affordable Senior Housing, Service Coordinators, Assisted Living/Personal Care, Governance & Leadership, Home Care + HCBS, Operations, HR / Workforce
This session will provide a high-level update on key public policy developments in New Jersey and Delaware. Attendees will receive an overview of recent legislative activity, regulatory changes, budget priorities, and emerging policy trends shaping the aging services and senior housing landscape. The discussion will offer insight into the political and economic context driving policy decisions and outline what stakeholders should anticipate in the months ahead.
This session has been submitted but not yet approved for 1.0 NAB/NCERS Hour.
Speaker Information
Partner, Byrd Gomes
Kim became a lobbyist in her own unique way. She did not get here through politics or law or a cause. Her earliest interests had nothing to do with lobbying. She was a gymnast and a competitor in ballroom dancing. That led to a degree from the University of Delaware in fitness management, and that led to a position at the University of Delaware as the coordinator in charge of the fitness class program on the campus. From there, it was on to work at an insurance office and brokerage firm, except Kim was looking for a new direction, and she thought lobbying would be fun. Of course she did. She had a taste for the unexpected. She had the slow heartbeat that comes from winning competitiveness. She had a practical foundation of business, organizational and management experience. Kim added in an academic component by earning a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Delaware. One of the faculty members was Ed Freel, formerly the Delaware secretary of state, and he connected her with Bob Byrd. It clicked, and Kim joined the firm.
Lobbyist, PPAG
Sam D. Weinstein is an established political operative who brings his expertise in government affairs, coalition building, grassroots management, research, and network development skills to PPAG (Princeton Public Affairs Group.) Mr. Weinstein has honed his political skills on a series of local, county, state and federal campaigns. A member of the Firm since graduating in 2016, Mr. Weinstein interned at the firm during the summer of 2014. Throughout his time at PPAG, Mr. Weinstein has handled complex issues. Mr. Weinstein received his Bachelor of Arts fromDickinson College where he majored in Policy Management.
