Experience

Maryland Association of Counties

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Media Matters for America

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Researcher, LGBTQ team

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2021

  •Engage movement partners & build coalitions at the state & national levels, including developing strategy, communications, & media engagement resources & projects, & training partners on new developments in anti-LGBTQ opposition & media•Produce research and content on LGBTQ representation in media, to be used by media, partners, and for public education•Develop resources on anti-LGBTQ figures & groups, with particular emphasis on the evolution of messaging & strategy •Specific expertise in conversion therapy, state LGBTQ policy, & anti-transgender media & movements•Read my work here: https://www.mediamatters.org/authors/brianna-january/370



Maryland General Assembly

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Legislative Director for Delegate Kirill Reznik (D)

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

  •Research policy and legislation; help draft and edit bill language for proposed legislation•Manage constituent relations, respond to constituent concerns, and address constituent problems with the appropriate authorities•Manage inter-governmental affairs and engage with public and private stakeholders •Advise Del. Reznik on policy issues, proposed legislation, and strategic planning•Act as Chief of Staff during the Legislative Session •Research policy and legislation; help draft and edit bill language for proposed legislation•Manage constituent relations, respond to constituent concerns, and address constituent problems with the appropriate authorities•Manage inter-governmental affairs and engage with public and private stakeholders •Advise Del. Reznik on policy issues, proposed legislation, and strategic planning•Act as Chief of Staff during the Legislative Session



The World Bank

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• LGBTI Research Assistant, Short Term Consultant

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  •Researched and wrote the Appendices for a Global Note on the conditions and unique needs of LGBTI populations in development, including: •Performed a literature review on current theories on targeting LGBTI populations in development•Researched and wrote a synopsis on the current legal parameters and indicators of LGBTI rights globally•Researched and developed measurement parameters and indicators to measure LGBTI status in development •Researched and wrote the Appendices for a Global Note on the conditions and unique needs of LGBTI populations in development, including: •Performed a literature review on current theories on targeting LGBTI populations in development•Researched and wrote a synopsis on the current legal parameters and indicators of LGBTI rights globally•Researched and developed measurement parameters and indicators to measure LGBTI status in development



University of Maryland, Department of Resident Life

• Graduate Judicial Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  •Heard judicial cases of potential policy violations of Residence Hall rules and regulations•Analyzed policy violations and determine appropriate sanctions•Oversaw the completion of sanctions •Served as a resource for residents facing potential policy violations •Heard judicial cases of potential policy violations of Residence Hall rules and regulations•Analyzed policy violations and determine appropriate sanctions•Oversaw the completion of sanctions •Served as a resource for residents facing potential policy violations



Saul I. Stern Symposium "Obstacles and Opportunities: Emerging International LGBTQ Policy Issues"

• Symposium Coordinator

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2015

  The Saul I. Stern Symposium is a student-led conference intended to address an underappreciated policy topic. With two colleagues, I organized the symposium focusing on emerging policy issues affecting LGBTQ persons globally; the sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and, the political rights of LGBTQ persons. The Saul I. Stern Symposium is a student-led conference intended to address an underappreciated policy topic. With two colleagues, I organized the symposium focusing on emerging policy issues affecting LGBTQ persons globally; the sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and, the political rights of LGBTQ persons.



Grameen Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consultant, Global Philanthropy Fellow

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  •Designed and performed an impact assessment for Youthreach’s rural women’s microfinance and self-help group program via focus group and interview surveys and local field research•Constructed monitoring and evaluation system for ongoing data collection, including intake form, loan cycle form, impact assessment tool, focus group tool, coding system, and database management system•Trained stakeholders on the importance of and use of all tool components of monitoring and evaluation system•Created written guides for all tool components of monitoring and evaluation system



U.S. Department of Labor

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Harold W. Rosenthal Fellow in International Relations

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, & Human Trafficking•Aided in the development and publication of the 2013 U.S. Department of Labor’s Findings On The Worst Forms of Child Labor and the 2013 List of Goods Produced by Child Labor & Forced Labor, including drafting of country reports on the worst forms of child labor in Kiribati, Seychelles, and Tuvalu and copy and technical editing of country profiles•Compiled, cleaned, and analyzed data on child labor for 143 countries and territories to create infographics, charts, and images to compliment country, regional, and global narratives•Strategized development of logic models for D.O.L. sponsored development projects•Aided with public affairs content, such as blog posts and email correspondence, including coverage of World Day Against Child Labor events



Center for Philanthropy and Non Profit Leadership at the University of Maryland

• Graduate Assisant

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  •Developed and coordinated the expansion of the Global Philanthropy Program •Created a study abroad thesis program for development consulting work for the Grameen Foundation•Aided in the strategic planning and implementation of the Do Good Challenge, a competition awarding $19,000 to student projects on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy initiatives with domestic and foreign interests •Developed and coordinated the expansion of the Global Philanthropy Program •Created a study abroad thesis program for development consulting work for the Grameen Foundation•Aided in the strategic planning and implementation of the Do Good Challenge, a competition awarding $19,000 to student projects on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy initiatives with domestic and foreign interests



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Office of Caribbean Affairs

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  •Aided in diplomacy initiatives on LGBT rights and inclusion in the Caribbean•Supported State Department public diplomacy initiatives for the Western Hemisphere•Engaged with diplomats, civil society, and interest groups on international affairs policy related to human rights in the region •Aided in diplomacy initiatives on LGBT rights and inclusion in the Caribbean•Supported State Department public diplomacy initiatives for the Western Hemisphere•Engaged with diplomats, civil society, and interest groups on international affairs policy related to human rights in the region



Center for International Development and Conflict Management at the University of Maryland

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  •Co-facilitated and taught the Capstone course for the International Development Minor•Trained students on logic models and monitoring and evaluation theory and application •Co-facilitated and taught the Capstone course for the International Development Minor•Trained students on logic models and monitoring and evaluation theory and application



Equality Maryland

• Political Organizations

• LGBT Policy and Politics Intern

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013

  •Researched transgender employee anti-discrimination policies of the largest Maryland employers; LGBT university groups; and LGBT allied religious leaders in Maryland•Campaigned and lobbied for The Fairness for All Marylanders Act (2013) at the local and state levels•Managed supporter information using Salsa Databases •Researched transgender employee anti-discrimination policies of the largest Maryland employers; LGBT university groups; and LGBT allied religious leaders in Maryland•Campaigned and lobbied for The Fairness for All Marylanders Act (2013) at the local and state levels•Managed supporter information using Salsa Databases



Notre Dame of Maryland University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Spanish Language Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012



Kathryn Davis Foundation 100 Projects for Peace

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  •Developed and taught a curriculum on human rights, with special focus on Guatemala’s history and culture; in order to promote peace in an the impoverished, indigenous community of San Lucas Tolimán•Taught curriculum to over 300 students•Managed a grant of $10,000 USD to develop and implement the project •Developed and taught a curriculum on human rights, with special focus on Guatemala’s history and culture; in order to promote peace in an the impoverished, indigenous community of San Lucas Tolimán•Taught curriculum to over 300 students•Managed a grant of $10,000 USD to develop and implement the project

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  •Developed a project to promote inter-generational understanding and respect in the slum Villa El Salvador, incorporating oral history and the arts•Developed and implemented an afterschool programs for more than 100 impoverished youth and more than 100 indigenous elderly that paired a student with an elderly person to conduct interviews and research on the history of Peru, civil war and state sponsored terrorism, the Shining Path rebel group, and the development of the slum Villa El Salvador and its deficiencies•Managed a grant of $10,000 USD to develop and implement the project



Education Based Latino Outreach (EBLO)

• Intern, Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  •Recruited over 60 volunteers and coordinated over 1600 volunteer hours for Baltimore’s 30th annual LatinoFest, sponsored by EBLO•Developed and coordinated a marketing and social media strategy for EBLO and LatinoFest •Recruited over 60 volunteers and coordinated over 1600 volunteer hours for Baltimore’s 30th annual LatinoFest, sponsored by EBLO•Developed and coordinated a marketing and social media strategy for EBLO and LatinoFest