Emma Cronin Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Worked alongside senior staff in the development and management of a new UN Foundation ocean program, which included maintaining relationships with external stakeholders and funders, and organizing engagement with UN officials, prominent ocean scientists, and ocean advocacy experts. - Coordinated domestic and international events for the Energy and Climate Department, including roundtables, dinners, and retreats with high-level principals such as Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, former Governor Jerry Brown, John Kerry, and former Senator Tim Wirth. - Drafted grant proposals, reports, and contracts; tracked deadlines; facilitated internal UN Foundation communication. Managed strategic scheduling, speaking engagements, and briefing materials for Vice President for Energy, Climate and the Environment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Identified, interviewed, and vetted candidates for political appointments at eight climate and domestic focused agencies. Drafted memoranda to the President making recommendations for appointments to federal agencies and boards. Managed the announcement process for Presidential appointments including drafting and editing White House press releases and facilitating communication with candidates. Coordinated with the White House Domestic Policy Council and federal agency senior staff on personnel issues. Monitored and responded to all incoming requests from a high volume of stakeholders and escalated issues as needed. Supported two supervisors, tracked team priorities, and managed the team’s intern and associate. Handled the team’s portfolio individually for five weeks following the departure of both senior team members.

Worcester, Ma

Recruited and managed campaign volunteers from all campuses in the region. Planned, promoted, and hosted events featuring multiple elected officials including Congressmen Jim McGovern and Joseph Kennedy III. Connected Central Massachusetts chapters of College Democrats with the statewide organization through weekly conference call updates and email communication.

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted the Director of Community Outreach in connecting with constituency groups. Organized merchandise for Governor Quinn’s Fourth of July parade appearances. Answered a multi-line phone system and obtained messages for campaign staff.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched potential candidates for agency positions and presidential appointments. Maintained and updated team spreadsheets weekly to track progress. Reserved rooms daily for candidate interviews and department meetings. Tutored students weekly at Woodrow Wilson High School through intern volunteer program.

Worcester, Ma

Responsible for organizing and processing data for the Holy Cross team of volunteers. Recruited volunteers through phone banking and canvassing using the VAN database.

Worcester, Ma

Recruited statewide volunteers through phone banking and canvassing in Worcester. Supported GOTV efforts as a poll worker and canvasser to track voter turnout.

Greater Chicago Area

Solved technology issues from campaign staff across the country. Collaborated with technology engineers to develop and improve campaign websites. Promoted the campaign’s message through weekly phone banks to battleground states.