Ernest Rajakone Email & Phone Number

United States

-Helped lead PEARL’s U.S. based advocacy, focusing on justice and self-determination for the Tamil people-Tracked and analyzed U.S.-Sri Lanka engagement across foreign policy, defense, trade, and development-Engaged regularly with Congressional Offices, State Department, NGOs, and the Tamil diaspora on behalf of PEARL

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

-Worked with administration leadership to shape legislative agenda of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto-Developed comprehensive legislative briefing summaries for both state and federal level legislation -Analyzed and researched best practices for equitable policy development and implementation at municipal level-Developed key policy initiatives, including the Marshall Plan for Middle America -Coordinated efforts of internal and external stakeholders on behalf of Mayor Peduto

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

-Helped create outreach strategy that maintains city relationships with over 95 community-based organizations-Developed and implemented three city-wide civic engagement programs that served over 2,000 constituents -Advised city departments on community initiatives, building relationships between government and communities-Served on Mayor Peduto’s Welcoming Pittsburgh Initiative, focusing on the integration of immigrant communities

-Fostered government accessibility for constituents through community relationship-building in 24 neighborhoods-Advocated for unique community needs in policy decisions within the City of Pittsburgh-Collaborated with various city departments to develop solutions for constituent quality of life issues

Pittsburgh, Pa

-Performed front office, back office, and laboratory duties-Performed intake screenings for patients seeking care-Counseled patients on medical services and treatment options offered by Planned Parenthood

Allegheny County

-Helped organize the field operations of a coordinated campaign encompassing 11 different races-Recruited and managed a team of interns and volunteers

Allegheny County

Official staff position responsible for:- Registering Students- Reaching out to and even forming College Democrats chapters- Setting up weekly student phone banks and canvasses- Recruiting Interns

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Intern for Allegheny County Staff of the Tom Wolf for Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Campaign-Responsible for helping to organize ground-level campaign operations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Intern in the office of Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY-14)-Assisted with answering and routing incoming calls, greeting visitors, and distributing physical and digital mail-Drafted office briefs/memos on legislative issues-Managed constituent requests for flags and White House and Capitol tours-Provided support to the scheduler and press coordinator by tracking meeting requests, clips, and tweets-Trained new interns in IQ and overall office policies and procedures

Pennsylvania, United States

-Responsible for organizing ground-level volunteer operations as part of Obama for America 2012 Campaign-Worked as a Fellow in both Blair County and Pittsburgh

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: President, Pitt Law Democrats (2022-2023); Organizer, Students for Summer Lee (2022)Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy.

Master Of Public Management - Mpm

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: Washington Leadership Program Scholar (Class of 2014) ACC Leadership Symposium Delegate (February 2014).

Education record

Activities and Societies: Head Delegate - Model U.N., Scholastic Quiz Team, Class Treasurer - Junior Year, Vice President - National Honor.