Dylan Schaffer Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, United States

The UChicago Center for Effective Government (CEG) studies, debates, and advances reforms that strengthen democratic institutions and improve the capacity of government to solve public problems.As assistant director, I manage end-to-end communications and engagement work at the Center, as well as a portfolio of programmatic initiatives including the.

Greater Chicago Area

In 2019-2020, I provided part-time support to CEG's senior leadership on organizational capacity-building, communications, and development work. In Summer 2020, I worked full-time to manage communications strategy and key projects, include website development and launch, social media launch, and engagement activities with key advocacy, media, and.

During my time as a graduate student, I continued to support Ascend with communications, development, board matters, authorizer relations, growth strategy, and special projects.In spring 2020, I played a key role in Ascend's response to COVID-19. I led urgent fundraising efforts to procure technology for students in need, resulting in more than $250,000 in.

Greater New York City Area

Ascend's network of 15 public K-12 charter schools serves 5,800 students in Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to develop a scalable solution to the underachievement of economically disadvantaged children using widely-available resources. Our schools, open to all, offer a rich liberal arts curriculum in a supportive environment to prepare students for.

Greater New York City Area

I supported a wide array of functions serving Ascend's mission, including internal and external communications; advocacy initiatives with community, government, and elected officials; board engagement, development, and authorizer relations.

Cambridge, MA

I recorded, edited, and produced audio podcasts featuring leaders in politics, policy, economics, and sustainable development, and assisted a team in developing a plan to increase the long-term visibility, reach, and format of podcast episodes. I also developed a competitive market analysis of the existing podcast space.

Greater New York City Area

I worked to elect candidates for Congress who will develop, support, and enact meaningful campaign finance reform initiatives. In this role, I organized and directed volunteer actions in over a dozen states across the country, developed copy and materials for distribution and publication on organization's website and blog, drafted and placed pieces in.

Greater Boston Area

DFER advances progressive education reform agenda in Massachusetts through advocacy, outreach, and research. I spearheaded development of an organization-wide quarterly communications plan, managed social media, led candidate research and recommendations for 2014 elections in Rhode Island, and assisted team to directly engage state legislators in.

Master Of Public Policy (M.P.P.)

Certificate in Political Campaigns Irving B. Harris Fellow

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Government

Activities and Societies: Harvard Opportunes (co-ed a cappella group)Specialization in American government, politics, and policy Music minor

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Model Legislature, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Drama Club