SGR Lessons Learned: Making a Career Transition

In this episode, SGAC's Executive Director, Beth Loudy, sits down with Johnathan Lozier, Senior Vice President & Principal, Jen Ustynoski, Senior Political Director, and Ethan Wilson, Vice President of State Issues, all of whom now work for Stateside Associates. Our guests reflect on their career journeys, tracing their early experiences in nonprofit state legislative organizations, with Jen having worked at the Democratic Governors Association, Ethan at the National Conference of State Legislatures, and Johnathan at Women in Government. Together, they explore what it’s like to work in this field, the key skills they’ve developed, and offer valuable insights and advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit state legislative advocacy. Tune in for a conversation packed with personal stories and expert guidance!

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Moderator: Beth Loudy, Executive Director, SGAC
Guests: Johnathan Lozier, Senior Vice President & Principal, Stateside
Jen Ustynoski, Senior Political Director, Stateside
Ethan Wilson, Vice President of State Issues, Stateside