Experience

Illinois Association of School Business Officials

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IASBO Director of Government Relations

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Develops IASA & IASBO’s public policy agenda. • Maintains an extensive understanding of Illinois school code, the roles of school superintendents and school business officials, and Evidence Based Funding (EBF). • Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with legislators and other public officials, including Constitutional officers, appropriate state agencies, legislative leadership, and relevant committee chairs. • Directly lobbies members of the Illinois General Assembly, other elected officials, and agency staff on legislative and policy matters. • Provides policy research, development of support materials, recruitment of spokespersons, preparation of testimony, and other activities as needed to advance the associations’ agendas. • Attends and participates in relevant IASA/IASBO meetings throughout the year, including national, state-level, and regional meetings. Show less



ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IASA Director of Government Relations

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Develops IASA & IASBO’s public policy agenda. • Maintains an extensive understanding of Illinois school code, the roles of school superintendents and school business officials, and Evidence Based Funding (EBF). • Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with legislators and other public officials, including Constitutional officers, appropriate state agencies, legislative leadership, and relevant committee chairs. • Directly lobbies members of the Illinois General Assembly, other elected officials, and agency staff on legislative and policy matters. • Provides policy research, development of support materials, recruitment of spokespersons, preparation of testimony, and other activities as needed to advance the associations’ agendas. • Attends and participates in relevant IASA/IASBO meetings throughout the year, including national, state-level, and regional meetings. Show less



Illinois House of Representatives Office of the Speaker

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Budget Analyst

  • Jun 2017 - Oct 2021

  · Research and Budget Analyst for K-12 and higher education. · Analyzed and summarized education legislation for staff, directors, and state legislators. · Worked with state legislators, staff, and legal to run parliamentarian procedure for education committees for the IL House. · Analyzed and crafted state budgets for higher education and K-12. · Worked with lobbyists, agencies, and legislators to negotiate education policy. · Provided assistance for legislators during floor debates. · Mentored and trained new staff and interns. Show less



Monica Bristow for State Representative

• Wood River, Illinois, United States

• Campaign Staff

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Experience with campaign data resources like minivan, Vote Builder, and Hustle. • Organized field, canvassing, and phone banking operations. • Full-time canvasser with an ability to professionally portray the candidate. • Assisted the candidate with door-to-door conversations. • Experience with campaign data resources like minivan, Vote Builder, and Hustle. • Organized field, canvassing, and phone banking operations. • Full-time canvasser with an ability to professionally portray the candidate. • Assisted the candidate with door-to-door conversations.



University of Illinois Springfield

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Illinois House of Representatives Research and Appropriations Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017



Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Body President

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  As the President of Student Body I oversaw and maintained the relationship between the student body, faculty, staff, and administration. I led and managed my executive and legislative branch along with standing and university committee appointees totaling over 100+ students. I planned and managed the budget of over 200,000 dollars that is allocated to student groups for travel and program requests. I advocated for student issues on campus that included college affordability, Title IX, mental health, sustainability, advising, and day-to-day issues on campus that are affecting students. I successfully led an effort to change the structure of Student Government resulting in a more equal and fair representation for the campus. Show less

• Student Building Supervisor

  • Aug 2012 - May 2015

  Oversaw daily events with attendance up to 500+ individuals. I ensured the safety and proper functionality of building facilities of the Morris University Center (200,000 ft+). I coordinated the efforts of Technological Services, Housekeeping, and Catering to ensure client needs were met in a timely and effective manner. I was also the first responder to questions, comments, or concerns in the building.

• SIUE Tour Ambassador

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  I served as an ambassador for SIUE to prospective students by guiding tours of the campus. I also positively portrayed the University to the students and their families.