Drew Serres Email & Phone Number

Network Delaware leverages citizen-led community empowerment, research analysis, and leadership development to enact lasting socioeconomic change.Who should get involved?We are building a network of citizen Change Agents in local communities to resolve their own issues. We operate initiatives that equip individuals and groups to tackle challenges in their area (e.g. economic justice, racial justice/racism, community creativity, and youth engagement). The Network’s initiatives… Show more Network Delaware leverages citizen-led community empowerment, research analysis, and leadership development to enact lasting socioeconomic change.Who should get involved?We are building a network of citizen Change Agents in local communities to resolve their own issues. We operate initiatives that equip individuals and groups to tackle challenges in their area (e.g. economic justice, racial justice/racism, community creativity, and youth engagement). The Network’s initiatives support those in the community who otherwise would think that political, economic, and social change is for the “experts” rather than everyday citizens. Show less

Delaware, United States

Managed 7 campaigns for State House and Senate. Won 5 out of 7 (with 6 of these being "underdog" campaigns, where the opponent was either the incumbent or had a significant financial advantage).Developed a comprehensive coaching and support program that also supported multiple other candidates' success.

Wilmington, De

Propelled Eugene Young to within ~200 votes of victory in an 8-candidate race, despite fewer resources. Built up one of the largest volunteer network of any electoral campaign in the state and trained numerous individuals to lead their own campaigns in the future

Delaware

Organized community advocacy efforts in Delaware around social and economic justice issues.

Wilmington, Delaware

Supported Pacem in Terris'​ efforts for "Peace and Justice" by working with interfaith coalitions.

Adapted content on strategy from a range of disciplines (e.g. business, social change, and chess) to devise more impactful trainings on entry-level through advanced strategy.

Published consistent content aiming to "Change the Way We Organize" by writing in-depth posts on the tools, analysis, and vision we need to make change.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Supported resident capacity building efforts (e.g. creation of a neighborhood civic association) and managed urban sustainability efforts.

Philadelphia

Supported resident capacity building efforts (e.g. creation of a neighborhood civic association) and managed urban sustainability efforts.

Oregon Area

Facilitated growth of the NICE's main branches: Catalyst Communities, Regional Team, Learning Community, and Consulting.

Created empowerment opportunities for youth leaders to generate solution-focused and self-sustaining projects.

Guided a team of trainers to deliver grassroots organizing and leadership curriculum.

Served as an Educational Partner for the Alternative Break Trip with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

Eugene, Oregon Area

Collaborated with campus entities to coordinate and generate new student engagement opportunities.

Facilitated implementation for University Housing’s Fall Training Program for over 100 student resident and academic assistants.

Developed a local program focused on access to urban food systems and creek restoration

Taught an introductory college level class focused on sustainability and environmental issues.

Worked as part of the Environmental Leadership Program to teach environmental education (e.g. climate science, active transportation, etc.) at 4 area middle schools.

Through University Housing, supported 120 residence hall students in their 1st year at the university.

Taught 15-20 middle and high school students, ranging from intermediate to advanced skill levels.