— in expenses

Maintained a coalition website and social media properties, developed communications and marketing materials needed for coalition recruitment, messaging and the public announcement. Recruited coalition members and national and state Advisory Council members to join the coalition. Conducted media briefings and met with U.S. and EU policymakers and NGOs. Continued a paid advertising campaign to build awareness of our issue, recruit advocates and promote our communications efforts.Wrote and placed op-eds and conducted media briefings. Conducted meetings between coalition members and U.S legislators and administration officials.