Passed laws and created programs with nationally and regionally significant reforms.Elected three times county-wide to represent more than one million residentsPrioritized critical issues, managed staff and research, developed policy strategy, built coalitions, executed communications campaigns, drove legislation through complex debates and votes. Served as Council President (2018), Chair of Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee (2018-2022)Ran as candidate for… Show more Passed laws and created programs with nationally and regionally significant reforms.Elected three times county-wide to represent more than one million residentsPrioritized critical issues, managed staff and research, developed policy strategy, built coalitions, executed communications campaigns, drove legislation through complex debates and votes. Served as Council President (2018), Chair of Planning, Housing and Economic Development Committee (2018-2022)Ran as candidate for County Executive in 2022; raised +$1M from 2,000 small donors Show less

Campaign director on retirement security policy and community engagement.Boosted “Create The Good” service campaign membership from 10,000 to 120,000 Engaged state chapters in Federal and state lobbyingDeveloped retirement policy with Congressional and Treasury leaders

Built strategy for historic campaign; Time cover story called it “The Year of the Young Voter.”Built and managed 50-state grassroots organization with 800+ chapters; Managed 3 deputy national youth vote directors and advised 10+ youth state directors Closely advised Iowa state operation in building young voter program leading to historic victoryDeveloped/supported innovative Obama digital and video marketing strategiesCollaborated with music industry contacts to create “Yes We… Show more Built strategy for historic campaign; Time cover story called it “The Year of the Young Voter.”Built and managed 50-state grassroots organization with 800+ chapters; Managed 3 deputy national youth vote directors and advised 10+ youth state directors Closely advised Iowa state operation in building young voter program leading to historic victoryDeveloped/supported innovative Obama digital and video marketing strategiesCollaborated with music industry contacts to create “Yes We Can Song” by Will.I.Am Show less

Generated one million voter registration form downloads (2004)Managed advertising campaigns focused on voter registration and turnout – ads proven effective by independent academic researchers Managed email communication program Conceived and managed Democratic presidential “Rock the Vote” debate on CNN

Directed a national coalition campaign of organizations dedicated to protecting Social Security.Defeated Republican campaign to privatize Social SecurityWorked with senior leaders from dozens of organizations representing seniors, labor, women, civil rights, Democratic leadershipOrganized national campaign against Bush Social Security Privatization Commission in 2001 including hundreds of events around the countryWrote policy reports and op-eds, including rapid response;… Show more Directed a national coalition campaign of organizations dedicated to protecting Social Security.Defeated Republican campaign to privatize Social SecurityWorked with senior leaders from dozens of organizations representing seniors, labor, women, civil rights, Democratic leadershipOrganized national campaign against Bush Social Security Privatization Commission in 2001 including hundreds of events around the countryWrote policy reports and op-eds, including rapid response; testified to Congressional Committees and Task Forces Show less

Founded and directed a public policy organization for young people.Conducted influential survey research on Social Security policy strategy, guiding DemocratsAppeared on White House panels with President Clinton, Vice President GoreTestified before Congressional committeesPlayed a leadership role in national progressive coalition

Staffer for the national coalition of organizations focused on social welfare policy issues; worked directly with coalition chairman, Dr. Arthur S. Flemming.

Developed a youth engagement program on Social Security.