Emily Odgers Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, United States

- Coordinate an annual state conference. Assisted in securing over $70,000 in corporate and organizational sponsorships. Led on communicating and managing logistics for over 80 speakers, directed social and email promotion campaigns, managed deadlines for the event organizing team, cultivated partner organization relationships, oversaw mobile app and online programs, and designed graphics for the website, social media, and print materials.- Research and track federal and state grant opportunities on clean energy, air quality, electric vehicles and transportation, and related topics. Analyze, distill, and organize complex information into a clear and accessible format for local government and non-profit organizations.- Write research briefs and edit articles on the Texas energy market, distributed energy resources, Virtual Power Plants, energy efficiency, advanced geothermal, offshore wind, hydrogen, and more. - Manage the Substack, website, contact database, press inquiries, and listservs. Draft social media posts, design digital media and graphics, and create presentations. - Oversee budget and reimbursement requests, liaise with payroll specialists and accountants to manage payroll and tax issues.

Boston, Ma

- Conducted research, prepared testimony, recommended policies, and tracked legislative priorities on: climate change, transportation, opioids and substance use, taxation, labor, and economic justice.- Developed and directed internal and external strategy to successfully pass legislation creating a state net-zero building code. Partnered with advocates and counsel to draft legislative language and prepare amendments- Drafted legislation and amendments related to the state building code, expanding public transit, natural gas infrastructure, drug treatment policies and programs, mental health care, eliminating tax loopholes, universal basic income, and other policies.- Communicated with legislative committee, legal, and executive branch staff, examined public documents and research reports, reviewed state and national policies, and engaged with field-specific experts to advise the Representative on all policy and budget related matters.- Created an internship and fellowship program for the office, including the development of training and on-boarding, wrote an intern handbook, and established task management and inter-office communication systems during remote work. - Wrote and edited the Representative’s speeches; wrote monthly newsletters, press releases, and external communications; communicated with journalists; managed public relations. - Executed legislative briefings and town halls; managed social media and publicity, coordinated speakers and materials, and established expected event outcomes.- Organized public and expert support for public hearings and assisted in the execution of advocacy days.- Supported constituents in crisis by navigating state systems, identifying resources, and maintaining confidential information.

Acton, Ma

- Directed a successful State Representative campaign: crafted strategy for all facets of the campaign, managed volunteers, executed mailings, coordinated communications, oversaw fundraising and financials, led Get Out the Vote efforts, and assembled community and organizational endorsements.

Waltam, Ma

- Developed the Newcomers Academy Lab Partners Program pairing Brandeis students with newly arrived immigrants and refugees in high school science courses.- Strengthened university and public school partnerships by convening stakeholders and resolving conflicts among parties to better align Brandeis volunteer work with public school needs.- Oversaw research process, conducted focus groups, and designed surveys in an initiative to restructure community engagement student leadership positions to be more equitable and accessible. - Assisted a non-profit with grant research, grant applications, and development of a sustainable fundraising plan.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

- Executed eight events, coordinated 20 volunteers, and acted as liaison with community agencies for two semester-long educational and service workshops on food security and affordable housing. - Designed and facilitated workshops on social justice, leadership, and professional skills for Bonner Leaders, student volunteers, and multiple statewide conferences.- Coordinated programs and volunteers for an after-school Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter.- Oversaw a bi-annual traveling women's shelter. Recruited and trained 60 volunteers, scheduled transportation, designed special events for women, managed planning meetings. and communicated with team members.- Directed logistics and program schedule for two day-long campus visits of 70 middle school students enrolled in a college access program.- Served as coordinator for student employees working on education programs. Ran weekly check-in meetings, mentored new students, and provided constructive feedback to ensure individual and team growth.

Hadley, Ma

- Crafted a projected proposal with the Executive Director for a national awareness and policy campaign on youth aging-out of foster care.- Produced multiple five to ten page data reviews and policy recommendations on state and national foster care and child welfare issues. - Designed digital media to present data, recruit volunteers and solicit donations.- Participated in strategic planning conversations for a statewide policy campaign.

Osaka, Japan

- Advised undergraduate Japanese students on English essays in regards to citation format, content, style, grammar, thesis strength, and structure.- Assisted staff in presentations on resume writing and study abroad applications.

Northampton, Massachusetts

- Completed research and produced two published reports on the military industrial complex and military recruitment in public schools. - Wrote newsletter articles, two published op-eds, blog posts, and financial appeals.- Submitted Freedom of Information Act requests and used local, state, and national databases.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology And Anthropology, 3.88

Activities and Societies: Bonner Leaders Program: the mission of Bonner is to provide diverse low-income, under-represented, and first.

Asian Studies

Studies focused on Japanese language (speaking, reading, and writing) as well as gender and sexuality in Japan both contemporaneously.