Recognized as a premiere lobbyist and strategist, Melissa Schulman is known for her expertise and deep relationships across the Washington, D.C. policymaking structure, in and outside of government. Skills: • A proven effective leader • Seasoned strategist • Guides and advises corporate and non-profit executive leadership and boards • Leads complex legislative and regulatory projects • Coordinates and utilizes persuasive messaging and communications efforts to support advocacy goals at the state and federal level • Public presentations • Builds and manages advocacy coalitions • Manages membership organizations • Builds long-term relationships and develops champions • Develops effective political engagement strategies • Manages and develops professional staff

Senior Vice President Government and Public Affairs @ From September 2015 to Present (2 months) Senior Vice President Government Affairs @ Serves on the senior management team of GPhA working directly with the CEO and the Board of Directors. Oversees the association's federal and state advocacy efforts and guides the industry’s public policy priorities and strategy. As manager of government affairs department, leads a group of in-house professional lobbyists and outside contractors at the state and federal level. Coordinates closely with regulatory and communications departments within the association. Drives the development of the association’s positions, strategies, messaging and political engagement. Responsible for all aspects of advocacy and representation at the state and federal level. Develops policy and legislation to advance the interests of the generic and biosimilar industry. Analyzes proposed legislation and government policies for its effect on member companies. Oversees the creation and dissemination of all advocacy materials. Responsible for developing and maintaining long term strategic relationships on a bi-partisan basis in the Legislative and Executive branch for the association. Coordinates with allies along the pharmaceutical supply chain, throughout the health care industry and across industries to advance the association’s public policy objectives. Regularly presents to the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors on current and developing state and federal issues and advises on the association’s positions and activities. Leads and manages member company committees within the association. Responsible for filings and compliance with the Lobbying Disclosure Act and Federal Election Commission political action committee compliance. Develops and manages the departmental budget. From April 2013 to September 2015 (2 years 6 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaVice President @ Served as outside representative and strategist for corporate, trade association and non-profit clients from a broad range of industries before Congress and the Executive Branch. Responsible for all aspects of advocacy and representation including design of legislative, political and public relations strategies and lobbying at all levels of government. Worked on a daily basis with a variety of the firm’s clients to develop and integrate public relations and/or political strategies with legislative efforts. Regularly advised on the development, maximization and implementation of political giving plans for clients with varying levels of resources. Guided and directed clients through all aspects of the legislative process including determination of policy goals, bill introduction, committee and floor consideration and enactment, including helping clients to develop and maintain long term strategic relationships in the Legislative and Executive branch. Regularly interfaced with clients’ corporate structure both in and outside of Washington, D.C. Prepared, briefed and accompanied corporate executives when interacting with public officials at all levels of government. Integrated with all aspects of client management, including contract negotiations and lobbying assignments. Served as the senior manager within the firm, responsible for managing all in-house Democratic lobbyists, including hiring, work supervision and compensation. Also acted as firm’s compliance officer overseeing the corporation’s filings under the Lobbying Disclosure Act and employees’ adherence to the Ethics rules of the House and Senate From March 1998 to April 2013 (15 years 2 months) Policy Director/Leadership Staff @ Served as Member's primary political and legislative strategist with responsibility for all leadership activities, Member's legislative agenda and national political projects. Served as House floor assistant and leadership staff. Chief policy staff with overall responsibility for all legislative activity in Member’s office and monitoring all floor activity while serving as floor staff. Also responsible for Member's work on the Committee on House Oversight, including the consideration of two contested Congressional elections. From 1995 to 1998 (3 years) Assistant Director/Executive Director @ Responsible for all policy, political, social and administrative activities of the Caucus. Served as Floor Assistant to Chairman monitoring floor activity and major legislation. Planned and implemented legislative strategies in coordination with House Leadership offices and Congressional Committees to secure passage of major legislation. Developed and coordinated House and Caucus Rules changes with House Parliamentarian, Rules Committee and other Leadership offices. Main contact and resource for outside interests, including business and labor organizations. Responsible for all aspects of the organization and planning of the annual Democratic Caucus retreats. The annual retreats are attended by over 100 Members of Congress and outside experts and members of the Administration, including the President of the United States. Managed and supervised all aspects of the operation of the office of the Democratic Caucus including hiring of staff and assignment of staff and Caucus payroll and budget. From 1990 to December 1994 (4 years) Legislative Assistant @ Primary leadership staff person responsible for coordination of House passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act through four Committees (Commerce, Judiciary, Education and Labor and Transportation), House floor consideration and conference Committees. Worked closely with outside business and disability interests through yearlong negotiations that resulted in bill and report language addressing business and industry concerns. Responsible for analysis and drafting of the legislation. Also responsible for tracking and drafting legislation in the areas of education, health, human resources, judiciary, crime, trade, entitlements and foreign affairs. From 1988 to 1990 (2 years)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Justice, Morality and Constitutional Democracy @ James Madison College, Michigan State University From 1979 to 1983 James Madison College, BA @ Michigan State University From 1979 to 1983 Melissa Schulman is skilled in: Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Politics, Policy, Government, Legislation, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Public Affairs, Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Message Development, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Health Policy, Governmental Affairs, Federal Government, Political Science, Trade Association..., State Government, Staff Development, Government Relations, Federal Government..., Renewable Energy Policy, Legislative Issues, Executive Branch..., Public Speaking