Experience

Center for American Progress

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Special Research Projects, CAPAF

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  -Conceive, draft, and manifest research products ranging from large-scale published data work to faster-turn memos, briefings, columns, press requests, and digital assets -Key projects included: analysis of low tax rates paid by Fortune 100 corporations, interactive Trump admin Covid response timeline, research products making the case for BBB/IRA, and promoting wins -Led research on MAGA GOP branding project in ’22 midterms collecting extreme rhetoric and actions on key issue areas… Show more -Conceive, draft, and manifest research products ranging from large-scale published data work to faster-turn memos, briefings, columns, press requests, and digital assets -Key projects included: analysis of low tax rates paid by Fortune 100 corporations, interactive Trump admin Covid response timeline, research products making the case for BBB/IRA, and promoting wins -Led research on MAGA GOP branding project in ’22 midterms collecting extreme rhetoric and actions on key issue areas, manifesting digital products, and sharing with partners -Factcheck, review, and provide underlying research to all CAP Action digital products, including in-depth longer-term graphics and videos as well as quick-turn social assets -Co-led $4 million IE digital persuasion program targeting 2 million independent voters in PA, WI, MI, NC, and AZ with 70+ digital ads. Conceptualized, drafted, and approved ads with leadership team, liaised with partners. -Led research work on two SCOTUS vacancies, producing memos for partners and Senate offices, including data presented by Sen. Durbin during Barrett hearing -Manage teams of research interns, conduct hiring process from start to finish -Developed microsites featuring research on accountability, COVID-19, impeachment

• Research Director, ThinkProgress

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

  Research Director - 2016-2019 Strategic role in site’s leadership team overseeing political and legislative research -Coordinate with reporters across the site to provide story ideas, research data, and reporting assistance -Conducted comprehensive analysis of all Trump campaign quotes, statements, tweets, and policy documents to build public database of all promises made from campaign start to inauguration -Manage Trump broken promises accountability project to report on instances… Show more Research Director - 2016-2019 Strategic role in site’s leadership team overseeing political and legislative research -Coordinate with reporters across the site to provide story ideas, research data, and reporting assistance -Conducted comprehensive analysis of all Trump campaign quotes, statements, tweets, and policy documents to build public database of all promises made from campaign start to inauguration -Manage Trump broken promises accountability project to report on instances and trends of Trump falling short on campaign promises — through writing articles or working with relevant beat reporters -Lead research & rapid response efforts during federal election cycles midterms, and institutionalize research and tracking efforts to identify political, legislative, and right-wing stories -Planned and executed several reporting trips during midterm and presidential elections

• Editor, Climate Progress

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2016

  Led site’s climate team through creation and 3 years of expansion from March 2013 - August 2016 -Hired as deputy editor then promoted first to co-editor and then editor, hiring and managing 5-6 person team -Edited and wrote multiple stories per day on climate science, politics, energy technology, the fossil fuel industry, environmental impacts, and policy -Provided area expertise in climate science and energy policy to site’s reporting -Reinvented, revitalized, executed, and… Show more Led site’s climate team through creation and 3 years of expansion from March 2013 - August 2016 -Hired as deputy editor then promoted first to co-editor and then editor, hiring and managing 5-6 person team -Edited and wrote multiple stories per day on climate science, politics, energy technology, the fossil fuel industry, environmental impacts, and policy -Provided area expertise in climate science and energy policy to site’s reporting -Reinvented, revitalized, executed, and maintained ongoing project to track all climate deniers in Congress, in state governments, and cabinet. Coordinated multiple teams to release new iterations of the project each year.



The Climate Reality Project

• Research Director and Rapid Response Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Feb 2013

  Led political research effort at Al Gore’s climate change organization, formerly known as The Alliance for Climate Protection and Repower America. -Managed research & rapid response efforts during the climate legislative campaign, midterms, rebranding into new nonprofit, 24 Hours of Reality, Living on Thin Ice, and new Reality Drop site -Conducted outreach to national media and partners, generating dozens of blog posts featuring original research -Conducted long-term research on… Show more Led political research effort at Al Gore’s climate change organization, formerly known as The Alliance for Climate Protection and Repower America. -Managed research & rapid response efforts during the climate legislative campaign, midterms, rebranding into new nonprofit, 24 Hours of Reality, Living on Thin Ice, and new Reality Drop site -Conducted outreach to national media and partners, generating dozens of blog posts featuring original research -Conducted long-term research on climate polling, the fossil fuel industry, and entities denying climate science; collaborated with other departments to provide the organization with high quality research documents -Fact-checked and proofed final slides in Chairman Gore’s climate presentations Show less Led political research effort at Al Gore’s climate change organization, formerly known as The Alliance for Climate Protection and Repower America. -Managed research & rapid response efforts during the climate legislative campaign, midterms, rebranding into new nonprofit, 24 Hours of Reality, Living on Thin Ice, and new Reality Drop site -Conducted outreach to national media and partners, generating dozens of blog posts featuring original research -Conducted long-term research on… Show more Led political research effort at Al Gore’s climate change organization, formerly known as The Alliance for Climate Protection and Repower America. -Managed research & rapid response efforts during the climate legislative campaign, midterms, rebranding into new nonprofit, 24 Hours of Reality, Living on Thin Ice, and new Reality Drop site -Conducted outreach to national media and partners, generating dozens of blog posts featuring original research -Conducted long-term research on climate polling, the fossil fuel industry, and entities denying climate science; collaborated with other departments to provide the organization with high quality research documents -Fact-checked and proofed final slides in Chairman Gore’s climate presentations Show less



Democratic National Committee

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Associate

  • Jul 2008 - Mar 2010

  Responsible for opposition research on GOP ticket, surrogates, and administration critics -Provided rapid-response research to communications staff; contributed long-term investigative research -Managed the creation and updating of state-specific research documents on how each ticket’s proposals would affect individual states and constituencies, included the most recent economic indicators and reports -Participated in debate preparation and response efforts including drafting documents… Show more Responsible for opposition research on GOP ticket, surrogates, and administration critics -Provided rapid-response research to communications staff; contributed long-term investigative research -Managed the creation and updating of state-specific research documents on how each ticket’s proposals would affect individual states and constituencies, included the most recent economic indicators and reports -Participated in debate preparation and response efforts including drafting documents and fact-checking claims made during the four general election debates; same for major POTUS addresses -Composed comprehensive research books on several major probable GOP presidential candidates Show less Responsible for opposition research on GOP ticket, surrogates, and administration critics -Provided rapid-response research to communications staff; contributed long-term investigative research -Managed the creation and updating of state-specific research documents on how each ticket’s proposals would affect individual states and constituencies, included the most recent economic indicators and reports -Participated in debate preparation and response efforts including drafting documents… Show more Responsible for opposition research on GOP ticket, surrogates, and administration critics -Provided rapid-response research to communications staff; contributed long-term investigative research -Managed the creation and updating of state-specific research documents on how each ticket’s proposals would affect individual states and constituencies, included the most recent economic indicators and reports -Participated in debate preparation and response efforts including drafting documents and fact-checking claims made during the four general election debates; same for major POTUS addresses -Composed comprehensive research books on several major probable GOP presidential candidates Show less



Hillary Clinton for President

• Research Associate

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2008

  One of two people responsible for all self-research for presidential primary campaign -Contributed rapid-response and long-term projects to communications, policy, political, finance, and legal departments; aided communications staff in fulfilling press inquiries on candidate's extensive record -Created and maintained research books on candidate's positions, quotes, votes, and accomplishments in all issue areas — with specific work on foreign policy, energy, environment, defense… Show more One of two people responsible for all self-research for presidential primary campaign -Contributed rapid-response and long-term projects to communications, policy, political, finance, and legal departments; aided communications staff in fulfilling press inquiries on candidate's extensive record -Created and maintained research books on candidate's positions, quotes, votes, and accomplishments in all issue areas — with specific work on foreign policy, energy, environment, defense, agriculture, and economy -Member of select group responsible for fact-checking and proofing of campaign's communications, including hundreds of radio & TV ads, memos, policy briefs, emails, statements, direct mail, and website content Show less One of two people responsible for all self-research for presidential primary campaign -Contributed rapid-response and long-term projects to communications, policy, political, finance, and legal departments; aided communications staff in fulfilling press inquiries on candidate's extensive record -Created and maintained research books on candidate's positions, quotes, votes, and accomplishments in all issue areas — with specific work on foreign policy, energy, environment, defense… Show more One of two people responsible for all self-research for presidential primary campaign -Contributed rapid-response and long-term projects to communications, policy, political, finance, and legal departments; aided communications staff in fulfilling press inquiries on candidate's extensive record -Created and maintained research books on candidate's positions, quotes, votes, and accomplishments in all issue areas — with specific work on foreign policy, energy, environment, defense, agriculture, and economy -Member of select group responsible for fact-checking and proofing of campaign's communications, including hundreds of radio & TV ads, memos, policy briefs, emails, statements, direct mail, and website content Show less



Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate

• Amherst, OH

• Deputy Research Director

  • Jun 2006 - Nov 2006

  Coordinated and conducted legislative and political research for successful Senate race -Created and organized background research on candidate and opponent; assembled field & fundraising content -Worked closely with communications team to craft message; composed materials for debate prep Initiated ad response and backup; vetted television and mail ads for accuracy Coordinated and conducted legislative and political research for successful Senate race -Created and organized background research on candidate and opponent; assembled field & fundraising content -Worked closely with communications team to craft message; composed materials for debate prep Initiated ad response and backup; vetted television and mail ads for accuracy



Benchmark Fundraising Strategies

• Washington, DC

• Deputy Finance Director

  • Feb 2005 - Apr 2006

  Coordinated national, DC, and state-based fundraising (2.5 M) for clients including: a Democratic Senator facing re-election, a candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia, two non-profits, and a law firm Coordinated national, DC, and state-based fundraising (2.5 M) for clients including: a Democratic Senator facing re-election, a candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia, two non-profits, and a law firm



MSHC Partners

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Representative

  • Aug 2004 - Nov 2004

  Directly worked with State Strategies VP in development and implementation of direct mail programs for state legislative, congressional and national campaigns Directly worked with State Strategies VP in development and implementation of direct mail programs for state legislative, congressional and national campaigns



City of Peabody, Massachusetts

• Library Page

  • 1995 - 1998