Chief of Staff and Communications Director

• Aug 2021 - Present

Strategic Communications Director

• Dec 2019 - Jul 2021

Communications (PR & Media)

• Feb 2018 - Dec 2019

Directed communications for statewide organization of more than 44,000 educators. Led communications strategy and implementation during successful statewide teacher walkout and passage of the Student Success Act ($2 billion increase to Oregon public education funding) in May 2019.- Press and media work, local and national (resulting in more than 200 earned media news hits in less than six months)- Internal message, social media, talking points, materials- External message, social media, talking points, materials- Developed and implemented creative, innovative, and data driven internal communications strategies to build union value to educators and encourage membership in OEA, including social media, video, email, print materials, press and media- Built relationships with educators across the state, training spokespeople and conducting significant media prep; frequently trained large groups using adult learning theory and best practices- Collaborated with other stakeholders, partner groups, elected officials, and local associations to achieve significant goals together- Managed consultants and vendors- Received awards from the National Education Association for standout communications Show less

Organizing Director; Statewide Political Organizer

• Nov 2014 - Feb 2018

At OEA, I develop and execute the internal political program. I work on campaigns and elections, from local bonds and levies to statewide ballot measures. I engage our 44,000 members in political actions in legislative sessions, during election cycles, endorsement processes, storytelling and experience-sharing, and beyond. I manage OEA's database systems and digital marketing stratey, as well as collaborate on email, social media and other communications.

Field Director

• Nov 2010 - Nov 2014

Built a statewide voter registration program from the ground up, leading a coalition of 50 organizations, funders and elected officials to create the largest, most effective voter registration program in Oregon. Led long-term planning and year-round projects to improve efficacy and success for all organizations that do voter registration in Oregon. >> Conducted fundraising and created pitches; presented program to funders and stakeholders in Oregon and nationally >> Managed and tracked budgets and the disbursement of funds to other organizations to achieve voter registration goals • Supported statewide coalition of 50 major progressive advocacy organizations, aiding individual priorities of partner organizations and joint coalition objectives >> Created coordination and consensus among many diverse stakeholders >> Built and retained long term relationships to fulfill goals and objectives • Managed event planning for Our Oregon including campaign events, volunteer events, fundraisers, conferences, legislative actions, trainings, and public events • Helped administer statewide voter activation database for more than 100 staff, providing access cutting-edge tools to help them most effectively reach their constituents. • Compiled and sent a daily political update email to 2,000+ political professionals and elected officials. • Served as representative of Our Oregon at panels, forums, and meetings. Show less

Voter Registration & GOTV Director

• Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

Directed voter registration and GOTV coordination operations among many organizations and entities across the state of Oregon, resulting in more than 111,000 new voters registered in 2012. Pioneered new methods to reach and register disenfranchised Oregonians in rural areas, conducted experimental research on these tactics. Managed coordination and consensus among all organizations and stakeholders to achieve their goals and be successful. Managed a team of 10 organizers and oversaw contracted firms and their 100+ employees to meet field goals and objectives. Led planning and execution of more than 20 successful large-scale events in less than two months. Show less

Volunteer and Field Coordinator

• Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

Managed staff, interns, and volunteers to execute field programs in support of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon's legislative, electoral, and advocacy goals. • Managed 10,000+ email subscribers, social media platforms, and all communications to members/supporters. Directed data tracking and analysis. • Planned two major fundraising events, raising more than $40,000. • Served as a liaison to Oregon elected lawmakers and candidates, handling the endorsement processes. Managed staff, interns, and volunteers to execute field programs in support of NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon's legislative, electoral, and advocacy goals. • Managed 10,000+ email subscribers, social media platforms, and all communications to members/supporters. Directed data tracking and analysis. • Planned two major fundraising events, raising more than $40,000. • Served as a liaison to Oregon elected lawmakers and candidates, handling the endorsement processes.

Associate Director of PolitiCorps

• Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

Ran the national recruitment program for Politicorps, a leadership development summer program for young people and college students. Managed 24 PolitiCorps Fellows in classes, projects and goal setting for their professional development. • Coordinated Year of Service Fellowship, assisting Fellows in job searches • Retained support of PolitiCorps alumni through communications and fundraising • Managed web and social content Ran the national recruitment program for Politicorps, a leadership development summer program for young people and college students. Managed 24 PolitiCorps Fellows in classes, projects and goal setting for their professional development. • Coordinated Year of Service Fellowship, assisting Fellows in job searches • Retained support of PolitiCorps alumni through communications and fundraising • Managed web and social content