Christine Meléndez Ashley Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, D.C.

Provide departmental and organizational leadership on Bread's advocacy campaign strategies.

Washington, DC

Lead development and implementation of advocacy strategy related to domestic hunger and nutrition policy.

Washington, DC

• Supported Government Relations Director, 4 Policy Analysts, and 2 Fellows in day to day operations
• Supported Lobby Day planning and execution by managing online registration, drafting language for the website, and coordinating lobby day participant’s Congressional visits
• Compiled voting records and congressional targets for use within the organization
• Organized and managed electronic filing systems and archives for important department documents
• Recruited, trained, and supervised interns hired in the Government Relations Department
• Assisted communications department with Spanish language translation and voice-over

Washington, DC

• Researched and drafted 15-25% of legislative correspondence on behalf of the Congressman
• Oversaw mail and email correspondence processes, ensuring timely response to constituents
• Planned and executed inauguration ticket distribution method, processing over 3,000 ticket requests
• Supervised up to four interns and managed all front office operations
• Coordinated and conducted Capitol tours; submitted flag and White House tour requests
• Maintained computer and technology systems including 15 workstations, 2 servers, and 3 network printers

Washington, DC

• Conducted legislative research and aided press staff with leadership press conferences
• Assisted Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in translating DTV transition brochures
• Compiled national and state Spanish language media lists using Cision Media Source database

Schaumburg, IL

· Planned and staffed local “Congress at your Corner” outreach events· Drafted constituent letters and recorded constituent legislative mail · Tracked local and national print media coverage for the Press Secretary