Ellie Shaw, director, federal government affairs, is responsible for the American Express Company’s political education and involvement programs including the company’s political action committee (PAC) and grassroots. During her time at American Express, she has doubled the annual receipts for AXP PAC; directed grassroots and grasstops strategy; developed internal communication updates on the company’s public policy issues; and created efficiencies while enhancing the company’s federal compliance policy, training and filing requirements. Prior to joining American Express, Ellie served as manager of public affairs for the Chicago-headquartered energy provider, Exelon Corporation, and in government affairs at the Nuclear Energy Institute, the nuclear energy industry’s Washington, D.C.-based policy organization.