Ian Allen Email and Phone Number

• Developed proactive and reactive strategies to influence municipal, county, and state public policy.• Mobilized volunteers, staff, and coalition resources in responding to public health issues.• Fostered alliances with external stakeholders, enhancing our ability to achieve public policy goals.• Monitored the New Jersey legislative calendar for actions that could impact the organization's mission.• Managed contract lobbyist responsibilities and activities to achieve public policy goals.• Co-authored a monthly health and public policy blog, engaging volunteers and driving strategic engagement with elected officials.• Assisted communications staff in public policy press inquiries and social media.• Developed relationships with potential advocacy volunteers at fundraising and community-based events.• Recruit members for and co-lead quarterly Advocacy Volunteers Board meetings.

• Advised the Senator on public policy issues• Researched, organized, and proposed legislation to the Senator contributing to over 20 bills signed into law• Collaborated with government officials and other state and local agencies on behalf of the Senator• Organized and participated in events to inform the districts’ constituents of current events and issues• Facilitated meetings with private industry representatives, advocacy groups, and government organizations• Managed the Senator’s social media accounts increasing exposure and constituent interaction• Resolved constituent inquiries and casework in all state issue areas • Coordinated with staff to create and maintain the Senator’s legislative agenda• Assisted with press inquiries and scheduling requests

• Supervised and processed thousands of proposed bills within the New Jersey Senate• Assisted the Senate President and his staff during Senate voting sessions• Managed staff that maintained and revised the hard copies of all proposed legislation within the Senate• Advised staff on following proper procedure and Senate rules• Assisted the Senate Secretary in the legislative process as required by law

• Corresponded with Federal and State government agencies• Resolved constituent inquiries in environment, immigration, pensions, education, and banking issue areas• Planned and coordinated outreach events serving as a representative of the Senator• Personally assisted the Senator at all in State events with legislative and constituent inquiries• Coordinated transportation logistics for the Senator; accommodated minute-by-minute schedule changes

• Reviewed qualifications, organized interviews, and hired applicants• Trained and supervised cohort of interns in two in-state offices• Developed an “Intern Lunch Series” of guest speakers with politicians and other industry experts