Kelly Sadler, J.D.
About Kelly Sadler, J.D.
Kelly Sadler, J.D., serves as the State Government Affairs Manager at American Electric Power in Austin, Texas, where she focuses on advocacy and government liaison roles. With a background in grants management and contract negotiations, she has extensive experience in legislative budget planning and policy development.
Work at American Electric Power
Kelly Sadler serves as the State Government Affairs Manager at American Electric Power, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on advocacy and government liaison responsibilities, contributing to the company's engagement with state-level policies and initiatives. Her work is based in Austin, Texas, where she leverages her experience in strategic planning and fiscal analysis to support the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Sadler earned her Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law, completing her studies from 2001 to 2004. She also holds a degree in English Honors and Business from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in grants writing and management, particularly in economic development initiatives, as well as her knowledge of legislative budget and appropriations.
Background
Before her current role, Kelly Sadler accumulated extensive experience in various positions related to government affairs and workforce initiatives. She worked as the Governor's Initiatives Contracts Manager at the Texas Workforce Commission from 2007 to 2009. Following that, she served as the Manager for the Office of Employer Initiatives at the same commission from 2009 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as a Law Clerk at Lloyd Gosselink Blevins Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. from 2003 to 2004.
Professional Experience
Kelly Sadler has held several significant roles in government relations and policy development. From 2017 to 2022, she was the Government Relations Senior Regional Manager at the International Code Council, where she focused on regional policy issues. She also worked at the Texas Masonry Council in a government relations capacity from 2015 to 2017. Her experience includes managing contracts and negotiations related to the Federal Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Act.
Achievements in Policy Development
Throughout her career, Kelly Sadler has been involved in policy development and analysis for key funding initiatives in Texas, including the Texas Skills Development Fund and the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. Her work in these areas reflects her commitment to enhancing workforce development and economic growth through strategic policy initiatives.