Governmental Relations
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Mission
- Represents TTUHSC with elected officials, Federal agencies and legislative stakeholders in the pursuit of the funding and advancement of the institute's legislative initiatives
- Works with TTUHSC leadership in the development of state/federal funding initiatives
- Aligns state/federal initiatives with corporate/foundation-based funding opportunities
- Collaborates and augments TTUHSC initiatives with the Texas Tech University System
Support Role
- Leads and coordinates all matters relating to external communications with state and federal governmental entities
- Monitors state and federal legislation and garners support necessary to the operations and advancement of TTUHSC
Contact Us
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SMILEY GARCIA
SENIOR DIRECTOR GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
806.743.2095
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Cynthia Jumper, MD, MPH
Vice President for Governmental Relations and Managed Care
806.743.3107