Prior to Cornerstone, she was Chief of Staff to Dallas City Councilmember Paula Blackmon. In this role, she advised on key policy initiatives related to preemption, mental health, , fentanyl and funding for district projects. She oversaw the Councilmember’s agenda, collaborated directly with city executive staff and fellow councilmembers, managed internal operations and coordinated media and communications strategy.

Prior to that, Zoe served as Vice President of Public Policy at the Dallas Regional Chamber, where she managed local government relations and led the organization’s work in critical areas including infrastructure, healthcare and water policy. She also helped lead the formation of the Good for Texans PAC, provided on the ground support during the 88^th Session of the Texas Legislature, and revitalized the organization’s Infrastructure Task Force to advance regional priorities. Zoe also organized high-profile events including coordinating state and federal fly-ins, hosting the Texas Governor and the Speaker of the House, and planning roundtables with local and national stakeholders.

In addition, Zoe has held various roles within the City of Dallas including Legislative Manager, Council Liaison and Policy Advisor and Legislative Coordinator.

She holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of North Texas, where she was a Hatton Sumners Scholar. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas.