Senior Political Strategist

• Aug 2020 - Present

Deputy States Director

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

• Serve as lead liaison between headquarters and target states on strategy, political, communications, and organizing for grassroots advocacy for the 2021 redistricting cycle. • Develop strategy for a fair redistricting process with emphasis on grassroots engagement and advocacy.• Manage partnerships with national organizations that have grassroots footprints and are democracy leaders. • Develop targeted programs to engage a large and diverse volunteer base and connect this work to democracy and redistricting issues.

Director of Political Partnerships

• Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

• Managed national partnerships and engaged electoral and issue advocacy campaigns to motivate youth vote. • Collaborated with Rising directors in 10 states to push the youth vote brand and narrative within the state’s progressive partnerships and coached them as their in-state political director. • Developed innovative plans to target young voters and bring them into their political awakening – geared toward registration, engagement, and turnout – while also educating them on becoming regular voters. • Examined opportunities at both national- and state-level to expand movement work through the lens of democracy, economic justice, and climate justice.

GiveGreen Manager

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

• Directed programming through analysis of state politics to advance electoral powerbuilding focused on climate and redistricting. • Developed donor-specific messaging on candidates who can shift the electoral landscape of states. • Led political conversations with political partners in the climate space about states and races that were ripe for engagement and investment. • Liaised with other departments to identify candidates who resonate with young Americans and where NextGen’s Rising program is overlaid.

Program Manager, Strategy and Planning

• Jun 2015 - Nov 2017

• Manage programming and grantmaking of the Democracy Fund through strategic analysis of efforts in 5 states with an Advisory Board of democracy-focused funders. • Align programming and grantmaking across 8 funds focused on different issues and constituencies in 18 states.• Build and maintain strong relationships with state-based leaders to further civic engagement and electoral programming centered around marginalized communities.• Support programming that engages the Alliance’s membership, lifting up narratives of work in states.

Program Associate

• Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

• Assisted in managing the democracy programs on behalf of the national organization, while supporting efforts of our state tables. • Conducted research and analysis around proactive voting rights reform and defensive fights. • Provided support to the Programs team through research and writing.

Political Coordinator

• Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

• Supported efforts of the Programs team, by providing project management support. • Handled all aspects of regular events logistics and on-site coordination. • Attended meetings and present as a BISC representative and maintain political contacts.

Associate Director for Volunteer Operations - Inaugural Parade

• Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

• Implemented and drafted the volunteer plan for the 2013 Inaugural Parade. • Managed a staff of 9 coordinators and fellows involved with the execution of the volunteer program, including messaging.• Recruited 4000 volunteers to participate in the Inaugural Parade. Oversaw, managed, and led several trainings including train-the-trainer trainings, volunteer trainings for 200 captains, and 5 trainings for 4000 general volunteers. • Collaborated with other departments to assist with their volunteer needs.

Regional GOTV Director

• Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

Implemented the GOTV plan for 5 counties in North Carolina, including Durham County. Assisted in drafting and editing the statewide GOTV plan. Co-managed a staff of 13 field organizers in all things GOTV related, including canvassing, phonebanking, and messaging. Led GOTV trainings to train-the-trainer and oversaw and managed GOTV trainings. Vetted staging locations for legal compliance and directed organizers on set up.

Program Assistant

• Sep 2011 - Apr 2012

• Plan and facilitate conference on international law and development. • Assist Director in executing events on women’s economic rights and civil liberties. • Coordinate facilities, invitations, outreach, publicity, registrations, catering, travel and logistics, materials and exhibits, and volunteers. • Assist with drafting and reviewing evaluation and reports.

Minority Outreach Assistant

• Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

• Assist with outreach to potential law school applicants. • Connect applicants with current law students. • Encourage applicants to apply for scholarship opportunities, visit the law school, and attend admitted student visiting day.

Proposal Development Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

• Supported recruitment efforts for proposals for USAID and World Bank projects. • Utilized internal and public resources to identify and select qualified candidates for international rule of law and justice sector development work. • Researched key problem areas to support development of solutions in response to RFPs. • Assisted with administrative tasks related to business development, including editing resumes and writing key qualifications for candidates to be presented in proposals. • Built a solid understanding of USAID and other donor organizations’ standards and requirements.

Law Clerk

• Apr 2010 - Jul 2010

• Performed legal research for lead attorney. • Drafted correspondence to opposing counsel. • Composed legal memorandum on select cases. • Served as a liaison between firm and the courthouse.

Lead Tutor

• Nov 2008 - Aug 2009

• Led classrooms students in after school activities focused on improving mathematics and English scores. • Mentored at risk young women from a feminist model to present them with better opportunities.

Program Assistant

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

• Researched Continuing Legal Education programs for Bar members to participate in• Maintained contact with members through the use of list serves. • Managed records of memberships and committee and section chairs. • Assisted Executive Director in updating files and events for chapter associations.

Writing Aide

• Sep 2008 - Jun 2009

• Improved students’ writing and reading comprehension skills through tutoring and mentoring. • Focused one-on-one attention on students with learning disabilities. • Provided support in daily work and assignments.

Field Organizer

• Jan 2008 - Aug 2008

• Targeted messaging to specific communities. • Canvassed and phone banked to identify supporters. • Trained volunteers on canvassing and phone banking. • Directed communications to retain and recruit volunteers. • Established an office in a rural county.

Program Assistant

• Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

• Assisted college students with transition to college life prior to matriculation. • Provided support to the Directors in focusing on community involvement and academics in college life. • Developed and presented pro-active, social justice educational and community building programs.• Served as an assistant to professors in developing the students' critical thinking skills and enhancing reading and writing skills.

Intern - Director

• Sep 2006 - Apr 2007

• Researched city legislation focused on housing, homelessness, and social issues. • Assisted the Director with other legislative tasks assigned by the Mayor. • Directed interns on project relating to constituent mail. • Assisted liaisons to Board of Supervisors and Commissions.

Intern

• May 2006 - Jul 2006

Drafted memos; conducted research on current legislation; attended hearings; assisted the Legislative Assistant with legislative projects; assisted with administrative tasks in the mail room; answered constituent phone calls.