Alaina Dahlquist
About Alaina Dahlquist
Alaina Dahlquist serves as the State Government Affairs Manager at the National Safety Council, a position she has held since 2023. She has a background in legislative affairs, with experience in various government relations roles, including positions at The Pew Charitable Trusts and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Work at National Safety Council
Alaina Dahlquist currently serves as the State Government Affairs Manager at the National Safety Council, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on state-level government relations and advocacy efforts to promote safety initiatives. Prior to this position, she worked as the Federal Government Affairs Manager at the same organization from 2022 to 2023, where she engaged with federal policymakers on safety-related legislation.
Education and Expertise
Alaina Dahlquist holds a Master’s Degree in Legislative Affairs from The George Washington University, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Stonehill College, graduating in 2015. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legislative processes and government relations.
Background
Dahlquist has a diverse background in government affairs, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Congressional Intern for Congressman Tom Marino in 2013. Over the years, she has held positions at the National Federation of Independent Business, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, gaining extensive experience in legislative assistance and government relations.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before her current role, Alaina Dahlquist worked at The Pew Charitable Trusts as a Senior Associate in Government Relations from 2021 to 2022. She also served as an Associate in Government Relations at the same organization from 2019 to 2021. Her earlier roles include positions at the National Federation of Independent Business as a Legislative Assistant and Administrative Assistant, as well as internships at O'Neill and Associates and Blakey & Agnew LLC.
Internship Experience
Throughout her career, Alaina Dahlquist has gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research in 2015, O'Neill and Associates in 2014, and Blakey & Agnew LLC in 2014. These internships provided her with insights into public policy and government affairs, contributing to her professional development in the field.