Alyssa Casey Email & Phone Number

Global

• Manage applications for federal and private grants, including U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grants• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data• Write evaluation reports for various audiences including donors, organization leadership, and the general public

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Advise U.S. Congressional lawmakers and their staff on issues related to rural economic and community development, broadband deployment, racial equity in farming, and international food aid• Analyze agriculture and rural development legislation, policy issues, and federal program funding• Author one-pagers, memos, and in-depth research reports

Global

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Led internal monitoring, evaluation, and research for vocational training, rural education, and former prisoner reentry programs• Secured external consultancies focused on lifting up local knowledge and community-led development• Managed a large consultancy project to design and implement a collaborative M&E and knowledge sharing program for 7 non-profit partners implementing family support services• Managed 3-person team of research and M&E professionals• Communicated progress between M&E team and senior management

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Developed legislative advocacy strategies and organizational messaging on domestic nutrition and food assistance policy. Managed and expanded relationships with government offices, grassroots advocates, and partner organizations.• Monitored and analyzed policies on nutrition, food assistance, federal budget, employment, agricultural development, taxes, and criminal justice• Represented organization in over ten faith and secular coalitions• Led legislative briefings and advocacy trainings for grassroots advocates (10-40 person groups)• Distilled government programs, reports, and legislation into policy briefs, fact sheets, and weekly legislative updates for various audiences including grassroots activists, organization’s President and Board of Directors, and Congressional staff• Co-led creation of an organization-wide young adult engagement strategy• Co-led inter-departmental task force composing and updating tools for national elections campaign• Member of inter-departmental social media strategy team

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided research, analysis, and administrative support to Government Relations department. Managed hiring and supervision of intern teams. Coordinated logistics for organization’s annual conference and department briefings and events.• Researched and analyzed policies on domestic and international nutrition, agriculture, budget, employment, criminal justice, tax, and immigration• Ensured timely financial reporting and managed department budget and human resource needs• Streamlined and strengthened existing public-facing communications tools• Led planning of organization’s annual advocacy conference including managing logistics, supervising volunteer teams, and scheduling meetings with government officials for 300-400 conference attendees• Monitored department performance metrics, compiled periodic performance reports for department director, and prepared annual evaluation reports for organizational leadership

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported a Government Relations team of six through research, administrative, and communications assistance. • Liaised and scheduled meetings with Congressional offices for department and grassroots members• Performed research on domestic and international food security and anti-poverty programs and legislation, as well as government officials• Provided administrative support to multiple coalitions of 25-50 member organizations by taking detailed notes at Congressional hearings and coalition meetings, drafting communications materials, and scheduling events

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated research, editing, and publication stages of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) initiative Water and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding, part of a larger publication series on natural resource management best practices in post-conflict states. Served as central communication point for over 35 authors based in various global locations.• Maintained efficient communication between authors, editors, and publishers to ensure content accuracy and timeliness throughout publishing process• Drafted and edited author biographies, table of contents, image and map index, and other front and end matter• Edited final content to ensure all changes from previous phases were accurately incorporated• Traveled to various libraries in Washington, D.C. to research and identify images and maps for inclusion in publication

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched scholarly material, government databases, and corporate reports to compile information on natural resource management and extraction practices in various countries, with a focus on fragile states. Created visuals and graphs for inclusion in publication reports.• Created visuals displaying complex data on governance and natural resource management in fragile states for African Development Bank contracted reports• Summarized scholarly material and available government data on natural resource extraction and environmental sustainability, with a focus on post-conflict countries• Managed multiple projects and reported to multiple supervisors while working remotely

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Authored content for “Nourishing the Planet,” the Worldwatch Institute’s food and agriculture blog and advocacy project. Wrote over 15 articles on national and international issues related to agriculture, nutrition, health, environmental sustainability, and public policy for newsletter and online blog.• Authored articles including policy updates, in-depth research stories, book reviews, and compilation lists• Drafted letters to the editor for citizen advocates to use as templates for local newspaper submissions• Compiled and edited annual reports and year-end summaries• Researched grant funding for potential large-scale research projects and prepared concise reports of recommended next steps

Greater Chicago Area

Co-led publishing of K-5 grade math textbooks, including national and state editions. Managed five teams of editors, facilitating communication with publishing houses overseas to ensure strict deadlines were met.• Tracked daily status of various publications and prepared reports for weekly editors’ meetings, ensuring each grade-level textbook remained on schedule• Edited elementary and high school math textbooks for grammar, math accuracy, and design consistency• Maintained positive relationships with vendors, artists, and publishing houses

• Edited elementary and high school math textbooks for accuracy and design consistency• Worked efficiently with team of editors to meet demanding deadlines

Master Of Arts (Ma), Philosophy And Social Policy

• Focus: Food systems and rural development policies • Recipient of the Half-Tuition Fellowship Award

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: St. Norbert College Zambia Project• Magna Cum Laude; Honors Program Graduate; Dean’s List all 8 semesters •.

Study Abroad Semester, International/Global Studies

• Study Abroad semester through St. Norbert College • Courses in international studies, history, fine arts, and Italian language • Lived.