Jodie Tierney

Jodie Tierney is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in government affairs and advocacy. Currently serving as the Director of State Government Affairs at Neurocrine Biosciences since August 2020, Jodie collaborates with the Corporate Affairs team to develop advocacy strategies targeting state policymakers. Prior to this role, Jodie was the Regional Vice President of External Affairs at UnitedHealth Group from 2018 to 2020, where responsibilities included managing cross-functional teams and fostering relationships with key state clients. With a background as a Senior Associate at Broydrick & Associates and Vice President of the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS, Jodie has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, legislative advocacy, and coalition building, particularly in health care and economic development policy. Jodie also has experience in the Wisconsin State Legislature as Executive Director to the Wisconsin Assembly Speaker. Jodie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Marquette University.