Karena Cash
Lead Policy Analyst, Economic Security at Kentucky Youth Advocates- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Kentucky Youth Advocates
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Policy Analyst, Economic Security
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Feeding Kentucky
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advocacy Director
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2021
- Executed advocacy campaigns for Feeding Kentucky's state and federal policy priorities.- Collaborated with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and stakeholders to develop andimplement communication plans for each round of Pandemic EBT.- Collaborated with partners to form the Kentucky Food Policy Network, as well as facilitatedmonthly meetings on child feeding with network members.- Maintained a strong social media presence and increased brand and issue awarenessthrough Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Xavier University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Government Relations Intern
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
- Developed and executed an external communication plan for the Philosophy, Politics, andthe Public program, as well as developed a fundraising campaign for the program.- Engaged donors, alumni, current students, and prospective students in the Philosophy,Politics, and the Public program through social media.
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Community Engaged Fellow
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
- Selected as one of eight incoming students to receive a four-year, tuition-based scholarshipbased on excellence in leadership, engagement, and community advocacy.- Committed to weekly service and collaboration with organizations engaging communitiesaround youth mental health, affordable housing, and civic engagement.
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Government Relations Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
- Developed and executed a legislative plan for youth mental health legislation.- Organized and engaged communities, stakeholders, and elected officials in conversationssurrounding youth mental health. - Developed and executed a legislative plan for youth mental health legislation.- Organized and engaged communities, stakeholders, and elected officials in conversationssurrounding youth mental health.
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Kentucky Youth Advocates
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Child Welfare Policy Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
- Researched policy related to child welfare, child abuse prevention, and Every StudentSucceeds Act implementation.- Helped organize and conduct Family First Preservation and Services Act summits across thestate of Kentucky. - Researched policy related to child welfare, child abuse prevention, and Every StudentSucceeds Act implementation.- Helped organize and conduct Family First Preservation and Services Act summits across thestate of Kentucky.
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Field Director
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
- Designed and implemented complex campaign strategies, such as a field plan. - Designed and implemented complex campaign strategies, such as a field plan.
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Kentucky Democratic Party
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United States
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Government Relations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Statewide Voterfile Manager
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
- Consulted campaigns across Kentucky on best practices in regards to data and VoteBuilder.- Developed a script review system that has since been adopted by the national Democraticparty. - Consulted campaigns across Kentucky on best practices in regards to data and VoteBuilder.- Developed a script review system that has since been adopted by the national Democraticparty.
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Advocate for SB190/HB527
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Aug 2016 - Apr 2018
- Worked with Kentucky Youth Advocates and the First Lady's Youth Leadership Council todevelop and advocate for SB190 (2017) and HB527 (2018, signed into law). - Worked with Kentucky Youth Advocates and the First Lady's Youth Leadership Council todevelop and advocate for SB190 (2017) and HB527 (2018, signed into law).
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Intern
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
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Admin Assistant
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
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Education
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Xavier University
Honors Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, and the Public Honors