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Ms. Mencer is a Policy Director in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Government Relations Group. Based in the firm’s Denver office, she helps corporations and professional associations navigate the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its 22 component agencies. Ms. Mencer’s work involves identifying policy trends within the DHS and working with clients to develop products and services that help local, state and federal Homeland Security agencies achieve their safety objectives. With a deep background in federal and state policy, Ms. Mencer understands the needs of the agencies responsible for public safety. She works closely with her clients to create a blueprint for providing solutions and securing contracts that directly address those agencies’ needs. She researches and identifies safety initiatives, and then helps companies craft strategies to position their products and services before decision makers. Ms. Mencer rounds out her work by advocating on behalf of clients before federal, state and local decision makers. From 2003 to 2005, prior to joining the Brownstein team, Ms. Mencer was the director of the Office for Domestic Preparedness within the DHS. Appointed by President Bush and confirmed by the United States Senate, she managed a $4 billion budget and directed federal initiatives to help states, local jurisdictions, regional authorities and tribal governments plan, prepare, prevent and respond to acts of terrorism. Ms. Mencer administered more than 25 programs and initiatives to equip, train and assist state and local first responders. From 2000 to 2003, Ms. Mencer was the executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety. Appointed by Governor Bill Owens, she oversaw the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the Colorado State Patrol, the Division of Criminal Justice and the Division of Fire Safety. | 