Kaitlyn Watson
Vice President of the Lobbying and Legislation department at Black Women in Charge, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Charles D. Watson II
Kaitlyn is a reliable,courteous, most unselfish and a go-getter individual who will not compromise her integrity. She is always a pleasure to be around and her methods of emphasizing a topic of advice or some other wisdom discussion is always encouragement, part of her always half full glass and on the bright side attitude on life. I am certain that Kaitlyn is going to continue to do great and creative things in her future. She is truly a stand-out individual who will impress everyone she meets.
Charles D. Watson II
Kaitlyn is a reliable,courteous, most unselfish and a go-getter individual who will not compromise her integrity. She is always a pleasure to be around and her methods of emphasizing a topic of advice or some other wisdom discussion is always encouragement, part of her always half full glass and on the bright side attitude on life. I am certain that Kaitlyn is going to continue to do great and creative things in her future. She is truly a stand-out individual who will impress everyone she meets.
Charles D. Watson II
Kaitlyn is a reliable,courteous, most unselfish and a go-getter individual who will not compromise her integrity. She is always a pleasure to be around and her methods of emphasizing a topic of advice or some other wisdom discussion is always encouragement, part of her always half full glass and on the bright side attitude on life. I am certain that Kaitlyn is going to continue to do great and creative things in her future. She is truly a stand-out individual who will impress everyone she meets.
Charles D. Watson II
Kaitlyn is a reliable,courteous, most unselfish and a go-getter individual who will not compromise her integrity. She is always a pleasure to be around and her methods of emphasizing a topic of advice or some other wisdom discussion is always encouragement, part of her always half full glass and on the bright side attitude on life. I am certain that Kaitlyn is going to continue to do great and creative things in her future. She is truly a stand-out individual who will impress everyone she meets.
Experience
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Black Women in Charge, Inc.
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of the Lobbying and Legislation department
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Sep 2021 - Present
Conduct research for initiatives as the director for the lobbying and legislation department conduct interviews with individuals in various professions Sat on various school panels to provide information on initiatives as well as hosting panels for various individuals Conduct research for initiatives as the director for the lobbying and legislation department conduct interviews with individuals in various professions Sat on various school panels to provide information on initiatives as well as hosting panels for various individuals
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Government services
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Mississippi, United States
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Legislative Aide
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Oct 2022 - Present
Currently, I am drafting legislation for a client regarding a bill for the 2024 legislative session. This process includes many different roles, including but not limited to the following; (1) Conducting meetings with clients to review initial goals and give progress updates (2) Conducting research regarding aspects needed to begin drafting legislation (3) Networking and meeting with legislators as well as individuals in the needed profession (4) Researching and starting the process of obtaining various funding routes regarding spreading awareness Show less
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Jackson State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student
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Aug 2022 - Present
I am currently attaining my masters in public policy and administration I am currently attaining my masters in public policy and administration
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The Campaign School at Yale
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student
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Jun 2023 - Jun 2023
An intensive campaign school at Yale Law, taught by a multitude of experts in the political field. On the last day, I presented a full campaign plan as a campaign manger to the class, teachers and a panel of judges. An intensive campaign school at Yale Law, taught by a multitude of experts in the political field. On the last day, I presented a full campaign plan as a campaign manger to the class, teachers and a panel of judges.
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Cornerstone Government Affairs
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lobbyist
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Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
During my time at Cornerstone, I tracked legislation through committee meetings as well as floor voting periods as it contributed to the needs of various clients. I also contributed articles to the weekly newsletter that got distributed to clients. I was also able to cultivate relationships with members of the legislature as well as other lobbyists and staff. During my time at Cornerstone, I tracked legislation through committee meetings as well as floor voting periods as it contributed to the needs of various clients. I also contributed articles to the weekly newsletter that got distributed to clients. I was also able to cultivate relationships with members of the legislature as well as other lobbyists and staff.
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Mississippi Capital Defense
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Jackson, Mississippi
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Office of State Public Defender Summer Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
I work with a team of attorneys to help get juveniles that were sentenced to life without parole resentenced to life with parole. I gather records, and conduct interviews with witnesses and inmates. I work with a team of attorneys to help get juveniles that were sentenced to life without parole resentenced to life with parole. I gather records, and conduct interviews with witnesses and inmates.
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NAMI
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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First Youth Ambassador
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
Being a big advocate for mental health awareness led me to the opportunity of being the first youth ambassador for NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness ). During my time with NAMI, I was able to attend different conferences, meetings and sit on discussion panels where I shared my experiences dealing with the youth and mental health. Being a big advocate for mental health awareness led me to the opportunity of being the first youth ambassador for NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness ). During my time with NAMI, I was able to attend different conferences, meetings and sit on discussion panels where I shared my experiences dealing with the youth and mental health.
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James Henley Chapter 13 Trustee
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Jackson, Mississippi
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Bankruptcy law Internship
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
During my time working for Mr. Henley I was able to gain insight into the different aspects of bankruptcy law while also learning how to navigate pacer and finding the right documents needed for court and hearings. I was also able to attend court and hearings with Trustee James Henley. During my time working for Mr. Henley I was able to gain insight into the different aspects of bankruptcy law while also learning how to navigate pacer and finding the right documents needed for court and hearings. I was also able to attend court and hearings with Trustee James Henley.
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Xavier University of Louisiana
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Freshman Class Vice President
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
I served as the freshman class Vice President where I worked with my executive board, as well as members of the upper class executive boards to enhance our fellow students experience. I spearheaded events which consisted of planning, and executing all tasks. At times when the President wasn’t available I took on the role and ran meetings. I served as the freshman class Vice President where I worked with my executive board, as well as members of the upper class executive boards to enhance our fellow students experience. I spearheaded events which consisted of planning, and executing all tasks. At times when the President wasn’t available I took on the role and ran meetings.
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Education
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Jackson State University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public policy and administration -
Mississippi College School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD -
Xavier University of Louisiana