Jocelyn Collins

Jocelyn I. Collins is an experienced government relations professional who has worked in various capacities at the local, state, and federal levels. She currently serves as the Senior Governmental Affairs Associate at Public Policy Partners.1

Professional Experience

Prior to her current role, Jocelyn held several notable positions:

1. Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Government Relations Director at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN).14
2. Associate Director of Legislative Affairs at Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF).1

Achievements and Expertise

Jocelyn has led significant health legislative campaigns to victory, particularly in Maryland. Some of her accomplishments include:

• Removing barriers to copay assistance by ensuring all patient payments count towards out-of-pocket maximums or deductibles (2022).1
• Advocating for cancer prevention and early detection policies.2
• Fighting for tobacco control measures, including ending the sale of flavored tobacco products.2

Education and Affiliations

• Jocelyn holds a degree from McDaniel College.35
• She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. since 2016.1
• Jocelyn served as a Prince George's County Democratic Central Committeewoman for District 23B (now District 23) from 2017 to 2018.1

Recognition

In 2020, Jocelyn was named to The Daily Record's VIP List of Successful by 40, recognizing her work with the American Cancer Society Action Network.56

Jocelyn Collins is known for her expertise in direct lobbying, policy analysis, and coalition building in the healthcare and public policy sectors.3