State and Local Government
Our office is the primary liaison between Dartmouth and the New Hampshire state government. We track and influence legislation that could impact our students, employees, research or operations, as well as topics that concern the Upper Valley community as a whole.
We also provide support to policymakers when requested or on items of mutual interest by engaging our experts and resources to produce testimony, participate on committees and commissions, and conduct research of use to state decision makers.
We facilitate relationships with our Congressional delegation for Dartmouth's employees and students, and serve as a resource to elected officials and representatives of federal agencies. Through collaboration with other universities and educational associations, we work to advance national goals critical to research universities, including policies and funding that affect research, student financial aid, immigration and philanthropic giving.
Dartmouth Government Relations Contacts
We are happy to support Dartmouth faculty, students and staff planning to contact the New Hampshire delegation around issues important to their work or with meeting requests.
Heather Drinan
Senior Advisor to the Vice President of Government and Community Relations; Director of State Government Relations and Community Outreach
Phone: 603-646-6472
Kristel Ay
Executive Assistant
Kristel.A.Ay@dartmouth.edu
State and Local Government
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Local Government
Resources
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
- The AAAS seeks to advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.
- American Council on Education (ACE)
- The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice.
- Association of American Universities (AAU)
- The Association of American Universities is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU's 66 research universities transform lives through education, research, and innovation.
- Council on Government Relations (COGR)
- COGR is an association of leading research universities, affiliated medical centers, and independent research institutes; an authority on the financial and regulatory infrastructure, and the corresponding compliance requirements associated with managing federal research grants and contracts within research institutions
- Lobbying and Political Activities - Dartmouth's Policy Statement
- National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide independent, objective advice to inform policy with evidence, spark progress and innovation, and confront challenging issues for the benefit of society.
If you would like to learn more about how Dartmouth is involved in State and Local Government, please reach out to us at Community.Engagement@dartmouth.edu