David Beard Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, United States

*Advocacy, policy development, and partnership focused on increasing outdoor and nature-based learning and engagement across the country*Support for federal advocacy coalitions such as the Outdoor Alliance for Kids, Percent for Place, and the reBuilding America's School Infrastructure Coalition*State-level advocacy coalition building and policy development.

Greater Seattle Area

Implementation of Public Policies and Budget Provisos: * Planning and preparation for newly passed legislation and budget provisos* Related research from other localities, states, and countries* Co-creating work teams of internal staff and/or external partners related to policy implementation* Co-design of output tracking and outcome attainment goals and.

Greater Seattle Area

*Directed advocacy to legislators, the governor, state and local school board members, local elected officials, and other school administrators*Provided policy strategy for the organization and expanded learning providers throughout the state*Aided in leadership for the organization including overseeing staff, guiding organizational strategy, and.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

* Directed advocacy to policymakers at the state level including the general assembly, governor, and the state board of education * Engaged grasstop and grassroots allies in policy advocacy * Wrote and created policy briefs and grant proposals* Public speaking* Researched evidence-based education data and information pertaining to school operating and.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

* Provided strategic political planning at the state and federal level including congressional lobbying* Communicated priorities, verbally and in writing, to public officials and partner organizations* Connected grasstop and grassroots allies to federal advocacy * Developed the candidate education and gubernatorial transition campaign plan * Managed major.

Greater Seattle Area

* Represented the agency to the legislature during the legislative session* Developed and implemented a campaign to secure funding for the services of the agency* Maintained working knowledge of relevant research, data and policy trends * Maintained positive working relationships and good communication with state and community-based partners* Implemented.

Greater Seattle Area

* Supported legislation on issues including early childhood development, traffic safety measures, state social worker safety, and other district priorities* Lead office management activities including correspondence and directing intern* Served as the communications link between office, government departments and advocacy groups* Prepared the.

Austin, Texas Area

* Prepared bill analysis and talking points for legislation * Staffed the Human Services Committee for the Representative including Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, long-term care services and stem cell research* Responded to constituents who have concerns over policies and provide necessary casework* Served as the communications link.

Master Of Science, Social Work 2005; Policy, Administration, And Planning

Activities and Societies: Dean's Ambassador, LGBT School of Social Work Support Group

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology 2003

Activities and Societies: Associated Students at the University of Washington--Board of Directors, GLBT Commission, Young Democrats at the.