Will Sedlack
Political Director at Maine Conservation Voters- Claim this Profile
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Dot Brauer, Ed.D.
I worked with Will in his capacity as Editor in Chief of the Vermont Cynic, the University of Vermont's weekly student newspaper. Will consulted with me and others on my staff over a period of a year out of his commitment to improve his performance and Editor and the quality of the paper's journalism concerning the depth of understanding of LGBTQ issues within the local, regional, and national contexts. Will impressed me with the intelligence and diligence of his approach to this work and with his overall professionalism. Will demonstrated motivation, engagement, and commitment, three qualities I value in the workplace.
Chris Evans
Will's networking skills and leadership ability are unparalleled. As editor-in-chief of a 150-person university newspaper, he stayed focused on the big picture. He nurtured his staff in a way that let each manager take ownership of his or her department and therefore excel individually. Will helped to create a group of thinking, responsible editors and managers that, together, moved the newspaper forward in an unprecedented way.
Dot Brauer, Ed.D.
I worked with Will in his capacity as Editor in Chief of the Vermont Cynic, the University of Vermont's weekly student newspaper. Will consulted with me and others on my staff over a period of a year out of his commitment to improve his performance and Editor and the quality of the paper's journalism concerning the depth of understanding of LGBTQ issues within the local, regional, and national contexts. Will impressed me with the intelligence and diligence of his approach to this work and with his overall professionalism. Will demonstrated motivation, engagement, and commitment, three qualities I value in the workplace.
Chris Evans
Will's networking skills and leadership ability are unparalleled. As editor-in-chief of a 150-person university newspaper, he stayed focused on the big picture. He nurtured his staff in a way that let each manager take ownership of his or her department and therefore excel individually. Will helped to create a group of thinking, responsible editors and managers that, together, moved the newspaper forward in an unprecedented way.
Dot Brauer, Ed.D.
I worked with Will in his capacity as Editor in Chief of the Vermont Cynic, the University of Vermont's weekly student newspaper. Will consulted with me and others on my staff over a period of a year out of his commitment to improve his performance and Editor and the quality of the paper's journalism concerning the depth of understanding of LGBTQ issues within the local, regional, and national contexts. Will impressed me with the intelligence and diligence of his approach to this work and with his overall professionalism. Will demonstrated motivation, engagement, and commitment, three qualities I value in the workplace.
Chris Evans
Will's networking skills and leadership ability are unparalleled. As editor-in-chief of a 150-person university newspaper, he stayed focused on the big picture. He nurtured his staff in a way that let each manager take ownership of his or her department and therefore excel individually. Will helped to create a group of thinking, responsible editors and managers that, together, moved the newspaper forward in an unprecedented way.
Dot Brauer, Ed.D.
I worked with Will in his capacity as Editor in Chief of the Vermont Cynic, the University of Vermont's weekly student newspaper. Will consulted with me and others on my staff over a period of a year out of his commitment to improve his performance and Editor and the quality of the paper's journalism concerning the depth of understanding of LGBTQ issues within the local, regional, and national contexts. Will impressed me with the intelligence and diligence of his approach to this work and with his overall professionalism. Will demonstrated motivation, engagement, and commitment, three qualities I value in the workplace.
Chris Evans
Will's networking skills and leadership ability are unparalleled. As editor-in-chief of a 150-person university newspaper, he stayed focused on the big picture. He nurtured his staff in a way that let each manager take ownership of his or her department and therefore excel individually. Will helped to create a group of thinking, responsible editors and managers that, together, moved the newspaper forward in an unprecedented way.
Credentials
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Maine Secondary English/Language Arts Teaching Certification
Maine Department of Education -
Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certification (Maine)
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Experience
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Maine Conservation Voters
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Political Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
Oversee the organization’s political program, including its independent expenditure (IE) program and its municipal political program. Oversee the organization's approach to the future of voting rights and election administration in Maine and as well as the Courts. Serve as MCV/MCA’s primary representative to the Waterfront Alliance, the Courts Matter coalition, and the Mainers for Modern Elections coalition. Oversee MCV/MCA's internship program.
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Program Manager
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2022
Oversaw the organization's approach to the development of offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine, the future of voting rights in Maine, and the Federal and State judiciary. Program Maine Conservation Voters' Lunch & Learn program, which averages over 175 attendees per week. Oversaw MCV/MCA's internship program. Serve as State Chair for the New England for Offshore Wind coalition. Served as a member of the Advisory Committee and as a member of the Energy Markets and Strategy Working Group for the Maine Governor’s Offshore Wind Roadmap. Served as MCV/MCA’s primary representative to the Waterfront Alliance, the Courts Matter coalition, and the Mainers for Modern Elections coalition.
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Civic Engagement Manager
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2021
Worked with partner organizations to pass policies and build programs that remove barriers to civic engagement in Maine, engaged MCV/MCA's current members and deepen relationships with communities across Maine, and worked on program development and implementation, dealing with climate action, electoral and accountability work, coalition engagement, and events.
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Friends of Casco Bay
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
Researched emerging threats to Casco Bay for the Casco Baykeeper; advocated for clean water quality; completed legislative research; and analyzed key issues such as marine debris and ocean acidification. Researched emerging threats to Casco Bay for the Casco Baykeeper; advocated for clean water quality; completed legislative research; and analyzed key issues such as marine debris and ocean acidification.
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Bride Family Foundation Entrepreneurial Fellow
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Awarded the Bride Family Foundation Entrepreneurial Fellowship to work for Calendar Island Mussels as a harvester and processor to learn firsthand about the future of the aquaculture industry in the state of Maine. Awarded the Bride Family Foundation Entrepreneurial Fellowship to work for Calendar Island Mussels as a harvester and processor to learn firsthand about the future of the aquaculture industry in the state of Maine.
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Communications and Outreach Strategist
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2018
Disseminated information about rural health programming throughout New England to members and practitioners; worked with members and vendors to plan and program the yearly New England Rural Health Conference; and worked with the policy committee to advocate on behalf of rural New Englanders Disseminated information about rural health programming throughout New England to members and practitioners; worked with members and vendors to plan and program the yearly New England Rural Health Conference; and worked with the policy committee to advocate on behalf of rural New Englanders
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Maine Farmland Trust
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Under the supervision of Maine Farmland Trust's Policy and Research Director, worked to analyze Maine's dairy sector and prepare a report for key stakeholders and state policymakers on the state of dairy in Maine. Under the supervision of Maine Farmland Trust's Policy and Research Director, worked to analyze Maine's dairy sector and prepare a report for key stakeholders and state policymakers on the state of dairy in Maine.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, MAINE DEPARTMENT OF
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Worked closely with lawyers in the Professional and Financial Regulation, Natural Resources, and Litigation divisions to prepare for adjudicatory hearings, administrative hearings, and arguments in front of the Federal District Court for Maine and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Prepared memos and did legal research on a variety of topics including final agency action rules, administrative rule making requirements, and issues surrounding mootness. Worked closely with lawyers in the Professional and Financial Regulation, Natural Resources, and Litigation divisions to prepare for adjudicatory hearings, administrative hearings, and arguments in front of the Federal District Court for Maine and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Prepared memos and did legal research on a variety of topics including final agency action rules, administrative rule making requirements, and issues surrounding mootness.
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Gorham High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Teacher & Instructional Technology Strategist
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
Integrated new technology into the classrooms of Gorham High School; developed a cohesive technology plan for the High School; transitioned Gorham Schools to Google Apps for Education and Gmail; taught 9th grade English for Gorham High School's BRIDGES program for at-risk students since 2013; designed and taught a Digital Journalism class; advised Gorham High School online newspaper Treeworthy; and coached women's lacrosse Integrated new technology into the classrooms of Gorham High School; developed a cohesive technology plan for the High School; transitioned Gorham Schools to Google Apps for Education and Gmail; taught 9th grade English for Gorham High School's BRIDGES program for at-risk students since 2013; designed and taught a Digital Journalism class; advised Gorham High School online newspaper Treeworthy; and coached women's lacrosse
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Milton Town School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructional Assistant
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
I have worked with teachers in Kindergarten and at the High School level to help provide one on one assistance to students on IEPs. I have worked with teachers in Kindergarten and at the High School level to help provide one on one assistance to students on IEPs.
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Camden Hills Regional High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Under the supervision of CHRHS’s Social Studies Department Chair, student taught Honors World History, Honors United States History, and Advanced Placement European History. Under the supervision of CHRHS’s Social Studies Department Chair, student taught Honors World History, Honors United States History, and Advanced Placement European History.
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Teen Literacy Coordinator
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
An Americorps position that oversaw literacy programs for the teen section of the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington VT. An Americorps position that oversaw literacy programs for the teen section of the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington VT.
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The Vermont Cynic
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor in Chief
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Feb 2009 - Feb 2010
Oversaw all facets of the Vermont Cynic newspaper and manage a staff of 100+ students. Prepared FY ‘09 Budget with approximately 8% reduction in expenses and 15% increase in revenue. Worked to increase the new media, and multimedia content.
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Operations Manager
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Jan 2008 - Mar 2009
Managed the Advertising, Public Relations, Distribution, and Recruitment Departments.
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News Editor
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Apr 2007 - Jan 2008
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Democrats for Education Reform
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
Analyzed the differences between the academic success of students at charter and public schools in New York City. Analyzed the differences between the academic success of students at charter and public schools in New York City.
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Researched for stories that were featured in Wired and other publications Researched for stories that were featured in Wired and other publications
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Education
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2016 - 2019
University of Maine School of Law
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2014 - 2016
Muskie School of Public Policy - University of Southern Maine
Masters in Policy, Planning, and Management, Education Policy and Management -
2006 - 2010
University of Vermont
BA, Political Science and English -
2012 - 2012
St. Joseph's College (ME)
Education, Secondary Education and Teaching
