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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led communications and helped lead political efforts on behalf of the Congresswoman through an unprecedented period in American history. Worked with the Congresswoman as then-Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to help hold the majority in the U.S. House and re-elect the Member, becoming one of just three Democrats in the nation to hold a Trump-won district in both 2016 and 2020.Grew the number of TV clips by more than 21% and number of print clips by more than 33% within first year on staff. Grew number of total clips by 15% from 116th to 117th Congress (and counting!).Developed and implemented targeted stragety to grow Member’s coverage and deepen Member’s reputation in areas of expertise through regular coverage in major national print, radio and television outlets. Prepared and staffed Member for major speaking appearances, including the Milken Global Conference and events hosted by Foreign Policy, the Hill, Third Way, the Democratic National Committee, and federal agencies.Spearheaded messaging for the launch of a new Congressional caucus focused on health equity, attended by nearly 700 participants and stakeholders.Created and executed communications strategy for the Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harrassment bill, which was passed by both chambers and signed into law in 2022. Built and launched a targeted education initiative for the new law titled, Silenced No More.Helped compose and roll out How Dems Win, a national report focused on how Democrats can win election in rural America. Report was launched as an exclusive with the New York Times.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Spokesperson for Hogsett for Indianapolis re-election campaign and member of senior team leading the development and implementation of earned, owned, and paid media plans across a coordinated municipal race. Helped hold and flip 20 seats in the 25-seat City-County Council and re-elect the Mayor by 71% of the vote.Led paid texting campaign. Supported coordinated field team in direct voter outreach.

Greater Indianapolis

Lead the development and implementation of strategic earned, owned, and paid media plans for six targeted candidates for State Senate; acted as spokesperson for the Indiana Senate Democrats as well as for targeted candidates.Oversaw implementation of field and paid media program for targeted candidates. Supported 23 candidates for State Senate throughout Indiana.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Led the development, administration, and evaluation of cancer-related policy analysis, media advocacy, communications and health education programs and initiatives for the Cancer Control Section.Developed and implemented short- and long-term media strategic plans for cancer section as well as external partner. Led communication efforts in partnership with external partner, Indiana Cancer Consortium.

New York State Senate

Managed media relations with Members’ press shops. Coordinated Members’ press to reflect Conference-wide positions and policy priorities. Drafted press materials, including releases, advisories and talking points. Edited and drafted policy and legislative reports for public dissemination.Provided counsel on strategic communications and policy projects, while developing and implementing strategy. Assisted in development of policy proposals and legislation to ensure consistency of strategic goals and messaging.

Greater New York City Area

Managed all public communications and press for the Senate Member’s office. Developed and implemented communications strategies for policy, legislation, and advocacy. Pitched and distributed press releases. Organized press conferences and other media-related events. Advocated policy positions in online and social media. Drafted legislation and assisted in development of overall policy and bills. Independently conducted legislative research and analysis. Staffed and represented the Senate Member in Committee meetings and hearings and on the Senate floor. Expanded office programs to include community outreach via mass email, multi-tiered online advocacy, and public advisory programs aimed at building a relationship between the Senate Member and the Member’s constituents.

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in campaign planning and management. Supervised staff hiring and petitioning, which ensured daily and weekly petitioning quotas were met by petitioning staff. Coordinated and implemented communications and outreach practices. Contributed to strategic planning and development of campaign materials. Drafted press materials, including releases, talking points and advisories, and edited campaign materials. Managed the Candidate's website and social media across all platforms. Managed the Candidate’s visibility and monitored media. Acted as campaign spokesperson.

Greater New York City Area

Composed policy analysis, briefs and research memos for upcoming speech points, briefings, and publication in the campaign’s policy reports. Under stringent daily and weekly deadlines, collaborated with senior-level staff, researched and drafted policy papers, briefings and related pieces, in order to promote and further the campaign’s public policy and legislative goals.

New Delhi Area, India

Led the project’s research, developing policy and resource materials, while fostering relationships across all areas of organizational participation with international and regional committees, councils and partner organizations.Promoted to Coordinator of over 1,000 cases across 18 state units, involving extensive travel and under tight deadlines. Directed and documented two national, and six state-wide conferences and site visits, presenting project work and utilizing field work to develop project resources.

Bloomington In

Researched, analyzed and tracked pertinent academic, case, and legislative authorities for upcoming faculty publication. Drafted brief materials on relevant authorities.

Conducted fact-finding mission for research on policy projects through collaboration with internal subject matter experts and regular engagement with regional teams. Composed briefs, policy reports and case studies, while supporting international conference. Drafted writ petition for submission to the Supreme Court of India.

Conducted research on pending legislation and rulings, drafted briefing materials and memos for a variety of issues. Overhauled archival system for investigations' evidence. Assisted ADAs in initiating investigations. Assisted Public Integrity Bureau with discovery, pleas, and Grand Jury hearings.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the Feminist Law Forum. IU Maurer Trial Team's "Rookie of the Year". Protective Order Project..

John F. Kennedy School Of Government At Harvard University, Executive Education

Completed the Leadership and Character in Uncertain Times program.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Philosophy; International Studies

Activities and Societies: European Union International Practicum. Dean's List.

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