Garrett Degraffenreid Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

• Spearheaded and launched the first faith-affiliated affirming camp for LGBTQ+ youth in Texas
• Oversaw two years of hiring, onboarding, and supervision for 35 annual summer camp staff
• Designed and implemented policies and procedures for programs with newly created board of directors
• Led the development of new programs and services, resulting in expansion to two new camps serving over 100 LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in Texas and California

• Tracked policy priorities for the 2023 Maryland State legislative session
• Designed and implemented interview protocols for legislators, nonprofit professionals, andcommunity members
• Researched advocacy and nonprofit environment and produced power maps andenvironmental scans for organizational use
• Organized a final report outlining legislative proposals for the 2024 legislative sessiondrawing on insights gained from all prior deliverables

• Managed endorsement process for over 150 federal, state, and local candidates across 30states
• Conducted research on candidates and their races, tracking polling, fundraising,endorsements, and other relevant data
• Provided support to candidates by compiling and distributing campaign resources includingpolicy briefs, talking points, and volunteer training materials
• Participated in meetings and communications with candidates, elected officials, and otherkey stakeholders to promote the organizations mission and priorities

• Coordinated on the development of the Policy Leaders of Texas fellowship program
• Conducted research and filed reports on outcomes of Texas Legislative Session
• Forged partnerships and nurtured coalitions of support around various legislative issues relating to equity and inequality

Gilmer, Texas, United States

• Managed junior staff members and cultivated a growth mindset environment
• Provided for the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of youth aged 6-18
• Guided community-building of young people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds

Austin, Texas, United States

• Oversaw drop-in hours for youth aged 12-18
• Promoted values of inclusion, health, and equity through modeling and youth mentorship
• Collected and digitized client paperwork as well as other clerical duties

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public And Nonprofit Management

Specialization: Advocacy and Political Action

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology, 4.0

• Dean’s List • Hatton Sumner’s Foundation Scholar • Tom Joyner Hercules Scholar • Dallas Foundation Mitchell Tufts Scholar

4.0

• President’s Honor Roll Completed introductory courses before transferring