Betsy Robblee Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

- Spearheaded the Coalition's outreach and education work across Washington state, developed coalition-building strategies to further the Coalition's mission, convened outdoor recreation and conservation stakeholders, and built relationships necessary to the growth and continued success of the Coalition. - Managed the Coalition's policy and advocacy work, including developing and executing advocacy strategies, organizing the Coalition's annual Legislative Day, staffing the State Policy Committee, and coordinating advocacy campaigns and legislator meetings.

Seattle, Wa

- Manage the Coalition's policy and advocacy work, including developing and executing advocacy strategies, organizing the Coalition's annual Legislative Day, staffing the State Policy Committee, and coordinating advocacy campaigns and legislator meetings. - Primary point of contact for the WWRC board, manage board meetings and events, handle logistics for WWRC events, process donations, manage WWRC financial data.

Seattle, Wa

- Initiate and execute outreach strategies to expand the Coalition's base of support, including research of strategic partners, organizing stakeholder meetings, and drafting membership solicitation letters.- Help plan and execute the Coalition's Annual Breakfast and other fundraising events, including logistics, fundraising support, communications, and donor solicitations. - Translate wonky policy language into a compelling narrative for website content, fundraising appeals, and grants.

Seattle, Washington

Own and manage business as a certified yoga instructor: lead approximately 20-40 students per week in vinyasa flow yoga classes; market myself as a yoga instructor; manage LLC’s finances, accounting, taxes, and insurance.

Seattle, Washington

- As one of the lead cooks, crafted seasonal menus and daily specials utilizing organic and local farm produce, resulting in increased food sales and higher customer satisfaction.- Successfully lobbied local legislator and the WSDA to change state and local regulation of raw juice products to expand the ability to sell raw juice. Policy change resulted in increased opportunities for businesses such as Juicebox Café to sell raw juice in King County, creating pathways for growth. - Helped implement operational efficiencies that resulted in higher food sales, lower food costs, and less food waste.

Washington, D.C.

- Drafted and promoted legislation including bills to improve Washington state ferry system and successfully lobbied appropriations committee to win nearly 50 million dollars in funding for district projects as a lead legislative staffer for Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA).- Provided strategic policy analysis for Rep. Larsen: researched and analyzed legislation, evaluated costs and benefits to district, and synthesized information quickly to inform the Congressman’s votes and policy positions. - Lead liaison to over 100 advocacy and professional associations and primary point of contact for dozens of local and state elected officials as policy analyst for Rep. Larsen. Communicated daily in person and over the phone with local stakeholders to build relationships, create coalitions, and educate constituents. - Crafted policy memos, speeches, statements, press releases, and witness questions for Rep. Larsen that messaged his legislative accomplishments and priorities to voters, ultimately helping him win two close elections.

Efficient and informative legislative correspondent for Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) that increased the amount of written responses to constituent letters on the topics of health care, Social Security and women’s issues.

Stanwood, Washington

Managed a successful re-election campaign for Washington State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen. Directed the campaign’s 100+ volunteers to knock on 50% more doors than ever before, organized intimate house parties and 50+ person public events, and exceeded fundraising goals by raising $150,000.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science

Awards and Distinctions: Magna Cum Laude, Study Abroad to Oxford University, First Year Student of Distinction Award

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Culinary Arts

Awards and Distinctions: Outstanding Student Award, 3rd Place in SCA Tapas Competition, Scholarship Winner (Les Dames D'Escoffier.