Allee Smith, Mba Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

I develop and direct all grassroots advocacy activity including our volunteer reporting structures, advocacy communications strategy, and in-person or virtual advocacy programming in support of our federal and state regulatory and legislative priorities.► Cultivate and maintain grassroots organizational structures, including 430+ person Ambassador Program and 70K member Grassroots Advocacy Network. ► Integrate advocacy content into national marketing strategy that advances policy, supports thought leadership, strengthens stakeholder and media engagement, manages brand reputation, and supports crisis management.► Serve as a key partner in managing relationships with federal and state governments, constituents, state/market leaders, and other organizations and coalitions within the autism and disability community.► Plan and execute annual, multi-day Advocacy Forum & Hill Day in DC, state days at the capitol, World Autism Month advocacy programming, and other interdepartmental initiatives.► Produce, edit, and distribute strategic communications (including press releases, print and web content, action alerts, emails, webinars, and social media messaging).

I led and developed our grassroots advocacy volunteer and communication efforts at the federal and state levels. Through program evaluation and strategic partnerships, I helped to further integrate federal and state grassroots programming across our lobbying, outreach, and fundraising initiatives.► Directed, trained, and supervised 425+ volunteer Advocacy Ambassadors from 48 states and D.C. in their work with members of Congress. ► Grew our Grassroots Advocacy Network membership by 350% Project management responsibilities extended to the production of strategic communications and organization of key advocacy events including hill days, advocacy programming for World Autism Month, and other interdepartmental initiatives.► Doubled engagement of attendees and members of Congress in annual Advocacy Forum & Hill Day.► Organized 50+ informational Zoom webinars in collaboration with science and field development teams.

Washington, District Of Columbia

I strengthened our federal and state policy grassroots mobilization efforts, supported planning and execution of advocacy events, and managed the creation, editing and production of our internal and external advocacy communications through press, print and digital media.► Collaborated to grow our national Advocacy Ambassador Program from 75 to 375+ volunteers.► Founded our Grassroots Advocacy Network to support local, state, and federal initiatives.► Supported organization of inaugural Advocacy Forum & Hill Day in D.C., congressional briefings, state hill days, and thought leadership conferences.► Represented the advocacy department as communications liaison for organization-wide rebranding and website redesign as well as year-round marketing initiatives.In support of our policy activity, I also represented the organization at congressional, agency, and coalition meetings and ran our advocacy internship program by supervising 1-2 undergraduate, graduate, or law student interns per a semester.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I have supported the development of the Drawdown Georgia Business Compact, a state-wide business consortium fueled by Drawdown Georgia's research and aimed at achieving a just and sustainable transition towards net-zero carbon emissions in the state of Georgia by 2050.► In preparation for the October 2021 launch of the Compact, I produced written, press, and web assets used in pitching the Compact to businesses, on the Compact website, and in publicizing the formal launch. ► Supported the Compact's growth through data collection and analysis of corporate carbon commitments and integration of findings into a tiered outreach model to grow membership.► Synthesized research and data methods into web publications and bi-annual grant reports.► Helped develop reporting structures to track Compact progress toward goals.► Facilitated task forces' development of collaborative projects to advance sustainable solutions in the areas of transportation, building & materials, electricity, food & agriculture, and land sinks.

Working with residential education staff, I upheld university policy within residential dorms and confronted issues related to diversity and inclusion, alcohol and drug abuse, academic performance, social acceptance, career development and personal health through programming and communication. I served as a mentor to many of my colleagues and testified before the Chancellor's Subcommittee on Mental Health as a result of my leadership.

Roswell, Georgia

While at Chattahoochee Outfitters, I was promoted from Reservationist to Assistant Manager and lastly Office Manager. As Office Manager, I was responsible for training and assessing ~30 employees, overseeing daily customer service, updating our reservation software through Microsoft Access, promoting business via social media, planning river trips with families and school groups as well as running budget reports. Beginning in Spring 2015, I continued to run monthly and annual business reports year-round and was responsible for the reconciliation of $800,000+/year.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

While at one of Washington D.C.'s most esteemed lobbying firms, I worked under the Honorable Lauri Fitz-Pegado conducting research as well as assisting with the communication and strategic efforts pertinent to high profile international clients in the public and private sector. I was responsible for research on legislation, press, congressional hearings and summit conferences. I also assisted in the production of memos and briefings for senior firm members on client backgrounds, current events, proposed legislation and events relevant to the firm’s clients.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Concentrations In Sustainability And Strategy & Innovation, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Independent Study on Non-Profit Management International-Sustainability Consulting for Water Alliance (Dubai.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Policy And Medicine, Health, & Society

Activities and Societies: Resident Advisor, Habitat for Humanity - President, Alpha Chi Omega - Collegiate Recruitment Information Chair.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Archbishop's Award Recipient 2013, Saint Therese Award Recipient 2012, National Honor Society, National English.