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Prior to founding the Todd Strategy Group in 2014, Dan was a Senior Health Counsel for the Republican staff of the Senate Finance Committee, the Committee of jurisdiction for the Medicare and Medicaid programs. His areas of responsibility for the Committee included the Medicare Part B program and the Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D). Dan was centrally involved in the development of the physician payment reforms included in The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (“MACRA”), as well as the reform of the clinical lab fee schedule in the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (“PAMA”).

Before joining the Finance Committee, Dan spent several years in the biotechnology industry, where he led policy development and government affairs strategy.

Dan also served as a Special Assistant in the Office of the Administrator at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency charged with the operation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. While at CMS, Dan worked on Medicare Part B and Part D issues during the implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act.

Dan has a B.A. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from The Catholic University of America.

Paul Edattel joined Todd Strategy in the summer of 2018. Prior to joining Todd Strategy, Paul served as Chief Counsel for Health for the House Energy and Commerce Committee under Chairman Greg Walden – leading the committee’s efforts on the broad array of health issues under its jurisdiction, including Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, 340B, FDA, pandemic response, and other public health policy. Paul started with Energy and Commerce in 2011 under the leadership of Chairman Fred Upton and was elevated to Chief Counsel for Health in 2016. He also previously served Speaker John Boehner as his health policy advisor. Paul also served as a Legislative Director for Rep. John Shadegg of Arizona.

In his time on Capitol Hill, Paul lead or was centrally involved in the major pieces of bipartisan health legislation of the past several years. These laws include the 21st Century Cures Act, the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017, the Drug Quality and Security Act, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, and the extension of the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicare extenders, and public health extenders included in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. Paul also spearheaded staff efforts on Congress’ effort to rewrite the nation’s mental health laws, as well as its major efforts to combat the opioid crises – the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 and SUPPORT Act of 2018.

Before his tenure on Capitol Hill, Paul worked for former Secretary of Education Bill Bennett and 1996 GOP vice presidential nominee Jack Kemp at Empower America. He also worked as a regulatory consultant at Beveridge & Diamond PC. Paul received his B.A in Political Science from the University at Buffalo.

Nicholas Uehlecke joined Todd Strategy Group in 2021. He is a former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. In his role, he worked on Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and general insurance issues, health care reform and a range of other topics under the jurisdiction of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Nick also spent time working on key areas related to regulatory burden relief, drug pricing, health care data, health IT, health system integration, and efforts to make health care more value-based in America.

Nick also served as HHS staff-lead on the Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative and worked on a range of issues related to the COVID-19 public health emergency, including the administration of the $178 billion Provider Relief Fund. 

Prior to HHS, Nick was a Professional Staff Member for the Committee on Ways and Means in the House of Representatives for eight years, working on issues ranging from Medicare’s Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage and Part D, and commercial insurance and Affordable Care Act reforms.

Before Nick’s tenure on Capitol Hill, he spent time as an analyst for the Marwood Group, working on health care as well as financial services, education, and energy policy.

Jon Brodo currently serves as the Policy Director at Todd Strategy Group, a position he has held since May 2023. In this role, Jon is responsible for leading the firm’s policy and regulatory and legislative analysis efforts related to federal programs and efforts to demonstrate the value and economic impact of healthcare technology and services. Prior to his tenure at TSG which began in Fall 2018, Jon completed his Master of Arts in American Government from Georgetown University while serving as a Health Policy Fellow at the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Jon's passion for politics and public service began during his undergraduate years at Tulane University, where he earned a B.A. in Political Economy (Law, Economics, and Policy) with a minor in Jewish Studies. He worked as a grassroots campaign operative during Louisiana's 2014 Senate election, working on behalf of Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Following the successful campaign, Jon joined Senator Cassidy's office in Washington, D.C. as a health policy intern. In 2016, Jon worked as the Ohio Field Director for the Republican Jewish Coalition. In this role, he spearheaded the organization's efforts to mobilize the Jewish vote in support of Republican candidates throughout the state during the 2016 election cycle. After the campaign, Jon returned to Washington, D.C. in 2017 to further his career in policy and government relations.

Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Jon now lives in Washington but remains a dedicated fan of the Philadelphia Eagles to this day.

Eric Bergren joined Todd Strategy Group in September 2023 as Principal. Eric worked in the U.S. House of Representatives for 27 years. Prior to joining, Bergren was the Chief of Staff for Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY). He was hired as Rep. Guthrie’s first Chief of Staff and served in that role for 13 years. Rep. Guthrie is the Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health. He also serves on the Subcommittee of Oversight and Investigations and the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. Rep. Guthrie is a Member of the Majority Whip team and serves as a Deputy Whip.

Bergren also worked for Rep. Ron Lewis (R-KY) holding several roles including Legislative Director and Chief of Staff. Bergren oversaw the legislative operation and managed the Member’s role on the Committee on Ways and Means.

With his many years’ experience as a Chief of Staff, Bergren was appointed by House leadership to help new Chiefs establish and run successful offices. As a team captain of a Chiefs Program, Bergren served as a point person between House leadership and other Chiefs. Bergren has addressed various industry Capitol Hill fly-in groups on effective Hill messaging and how to conduct a successful legislative meeting.

Eric is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He lives on Capitol Hill with his wife and two children.

Katherine Fleming joined Todd Strategy Group in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Katherine served on Capitol Hill for nearly six years in the office of U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee. In Katherine's tenure, she held the position as Staff Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, and Legislative Assistant. Katherine worked on a vast policy portfolio including consumer protection and commerce, education, financial services, and workforce amongst others. Additionally, she directed the Congressman's public health legislative priorities such as COVID-19 vaccine mandates, e-cigarettes, ERISA, maternal mortality, neurological diseases and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reauthorization. Katherine previously served as an intern in Republican Leader Mitch McConnell's Washington, D.C. office.

Katherine graduated from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, with a B.A. in Health Science.

Ashlyn Herring joined Todd Strategy Group as a Junior Associate in the Summer of 2024. Prior to joining, she interned for the University of Virginia Center for Politics and The Port of Virginia, specializing in government affairs and economic development policy. In 2022, she campaigned for Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA), a nurse practitioner serving on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Ashlyn graduated with a B.A. in Government and Public Policy & Leadership from the University of Virginia in 2024.

Megan Horn has worked with Todd Strategy Group in some capacity since 2016. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has worked in a range of organizations from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Prior to TSG, Megan owned a business consulting firm where she worked with clients to build and enhance their administrative and operational capacities. Megan graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in Psychology and History and is outnumbered 4:1 at home by her husband, Matthew, and their three sons.

Janie Kim has dedicated over fifteen years in political and philanthropic fundraising, event coordination, and VIP concierge services, representing respected figures in the United States and the United Kingdom. During her career, Janie has provided strategic guidance in development to a range of clients, including U.S. Senators and Congressmen, national party committees, political action committees, and non-profit organizations.

Since early 2023, Janie transitioned from her role in professional fundraising to join Todd Strategy Group, where she now contributes her expertise to support the executive team with the firm's fundraising, events, and operational activities.

Janie grew up in Seoul, South Korea, New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

She earned her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She and her husband now reside in the Wesley Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Abigail joined Todd Strategy Group in the Spring of 2023 as a Government Affairs and Health Policy Research Associate, following her semester internship with the firm. Prior to joining the firm, Abby worked as a Medical Assistant in a gap year training fellowship with a team of Hopkins physicians in Baltimore, MD. Her background includes research and clinical work in diverse healthcare settings including labs, hospitals, private practices, and nonprofit clinics. Abby received her B.S. in Integrative Biology from Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee in 2022.

Ted Lehman joined Todd Strategy Group in 2022 as Principal after serving five years as the Chief of Staff to Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC). Prior to joining Senator Tillis in 2017, Lehman served as the Chief Counsel for Nominations and Senior Counsel for the then-Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). During his time with Senator Grassley, in addition to handling nominations, Lehman’s portfolio included a number of legislative issues, including antitrust and tort reform related matters. Before joining Senator Grassley's staff in 2011, he served as a Counsel on the Judiciary Committee for the former Ranking Member, Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL).

Lehman is a 2000 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He attended Georgetown University Law Center while working for then-Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Following law school, Mr. Lehman clerked for then-Chief Judge of the D.C. District Court, the Honorable Thomas F. Hogan. Following his clerkship, Lehman practiced law at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld, before returning to the Senate in 2009. He resides in Maryland with his wife, Amy, and their four children.

Kim joined TSG as Principal in 2024. Kim is a seasoned government affairs strategist with over 20 years of experience navigating complex health care policy issues. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Myriad Genetics, where she spearheaded federal and state advocacy efforts related to reimbursement, regulatory oversight, and intellectual property issues for over a decade. She also held government affairs roles at several biopharmaceutical companies including Amgen and Eli Lilly and Company. Kim is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and lives in Northern Virginia with her dog, Harley.

Jeff Lucas joined TSG in the winter of 2020. Prior to joining the firm, Jeff served almost four years as Health Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician serving on both the Senate Finance and Senate HELP committees. In this role Jeff lead Senator Cassidy's engagement on the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019, as well as numerous provisions in the Lowering Health Care Costs Act.

Before his time with Senator Cassidy, Jeff started his career on Capitol Hill in 2013 with Congressman Larry Bucshon, a physician serving on the Energy and Commerce Committee. In Jeff's role as Senior Legislative Assistant, he led Rep. Bucshon's health policy portfolio, introducing legislation to reform 340B and legislation to create a streamlined diagnostic regulatory pathway, among other efforts.  Jeff was born and raised in Indiana and attended Indiana University, receiving his B.S. in Policy Analysis.

Lainey Nix joined Todd Strategy Group in the role of Special Assistant in 2022. Lainey completed the post-graduate Capital Fellows program, where she served as a legislative fellow in the Office of Congressman Tom Rice (R-SC) while completing post-graduate coursework through the program. She has experience in the health policy non-profit and research spaces, where she developed a particular interest in healthcare accessibility and the sociology of health. Lainey graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021 with a B.A. in Public Policy. She enjoys returning to North Carolina to visit her family and cheer on the Tar Heels!

Peter Oppenheim joined Todd Strategy Group in September 2024 as Principal with extensive expertise in helping clients with interests and goals in the education, workforce, labor, and health policy arenas. Prior to joining, Peter was the General Counsel on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, serving and advising both Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Ranking Member Richard Burr (R-NC) on all legal and policy matters within the Committee’s jurisdiction. Among other achievements, Peter helped lead budget negotiations and “Byrd Rule” arguments before the Senate Parliamentarian concerning provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act, as well as the negotiations leading to creation and enactment of a nearly $31 billion Education Stabilization Fund under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Peter also served as the Education Policy Director on the HELP Committee, advising Chairman Alexander on all education and workforce matters, including early childhood education and care, STEM education, elementary and secondary education, technology and privacy, higher education, and workforce development.

Peter has an impeccable reputation for bipartisanship, strong relationships, and track-record of working across the aisle to pass significant pieces of legislation. In particular, Peter was integral in drafting, negotiating, and ultimately advancing the Every Student Succeeds Act, Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013, Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

In addition to his work in Congress, in 2017 Peter was nominated by the President and unanimously confirmed by the Senate as the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs in the U.S. Department of Education, where he served as the principal adviser to the Secretary of Education on the Department’s legislative activities and relations with the U.S. Congress. While at the Department, Peter successfully advanced ten of the President’s nominees through the Senate confirmation process, secured administration priorities in multiple pieces of legislation, and assisted with the development and rollout of the President’s FYs 2019 and 2020 budget requests.

Peter holds a B.A. from Colby College and an J.D., cum laude, from the American University, Washington College of Law.

Taylor joined Todd Strategy Group in 2021 after serving as a Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He served in this role through two administrations and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also maintained his role as public health faculty and assistant director of federal affairs for Texas A&M University. While at HHS he advised the ASPR on many critical issues including the development and execution of Operation Warp Speed. As an infectious disease epidemiologist, he responded on behalf of the ASPR to coordinate state efforts, distribute therapeutics, acquire critical clinical supplies, and oversaw infection control within vaccine facilities. Taylor also served HHS as the Deputy Director of the HHS Joint Information Center (JIC) where he led a team to coordinate response within the interagency.

Before joining HHS and Texas A&M University Taylor worked for Chairman Michael Burgess, MD overseeing the reauthorization of the Pandemic All Hazards Act (PAHPA). Prior to this role he practiced epidemiology for one of the largest health departments in the country leading zoonotic and High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) surveillance. Through this role he was recognized by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for a top cited article on infant outcomes of Zika evaluating both diagnostics and surveillance.

Taylor has a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and a B.S. from Texas A&M University. He is adjunct public health faculty at Texas A&M University and maintains his board certification by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.