Experience

Invisible Children Inc.

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activist Mobilization Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  • Built strong “grass-tops” networks in key districts and states through ongoing outreach to activists • Conducted direct outreach to activists for local lobbying efforts • Facilitated communication between activists and Congressional offices as needed • Trained activists and kept them informed of policy developments via email and phone communication • Documented advocacy-related data in Salesforce (lobby meetings, supporter advocacy-related activity, etc) • Updated policy-related databases on specific policies (cosponsors on legislation, etc).

• Midwest Regional Representative

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  Traveled throughout the Midwest on a team of 4 educating audiences on the longest running conflict in central Africa • Planned and executed 50 educational presentations that reached over 16,000 people in 9 weeks • Mentored 50+ student leaders who collectively fundraised $21,500 for international programs • Contributed to the success of a 3 month campaign that raised $1.6 million



The Episcopal Church of St. Francis of Assisi

• Director of Youth Ministry

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Empowered youth to take leadership positions within their churches, schools, and communities • Facilitated weekly programs, weekend retreats, and outreach opportunities for junior high and high school youth • Coordinated church-wide fundraisers with students to raise over $21,000 for Invisible Children's programs • Connected with youth through one-on-one conversations, built relationships grounded in consistency and trust • Led students on trips to attend social justice events: Fourth Estate Leadership Summit 2011 & 2013, YWCA Anytown Alabama 2013, LOBBY:DC, MOVE:DC



YWCA Central Alabama

• Art Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  • Created and led art activities for students, coordinated field trips to performing arts centers and local art galleries • Provided academic tutoring, organized weekly age-appropriate games, planned Spring Break day camps • Created and led art activities for students, coordinated field trips to performing arts centers and local art galleries • Provided academic tutoring, organized weekly age-appropriate games, planned Spring Break day camps