Imani Augustus Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Develop strategic plans and oversee execution of the advocacy and education initiatives for the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity, a partnership between Third Way and the National Urban League focused on helping disadvantaged entrepreneurs start and scale successful businesses. Manage external stakeholder relationships and advocacy coalitions on small business policy. Convene and participate in salon dinners, roundtables, and public events with Congress and federal officials, state policymakers, and experts in industry, academia, and non-profits. Provide commentary for media outlets including, Roll Call, The Hill, Bloomberg, and Forbes. Co-authored landmark congressional report with the Department of Commerce on FinTech and Alternative Financing for Minority Business Enterprises. Engage donors and external partners to gain and maintain support.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation funded the Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative at Penn State to implement the Research to Policy Collaboration model. This involves asking congressional staff about their goals and matching scholars who share interests. Scholars engage in policy activities as a nonpartisan partner, meet with staffers, offer relevant and timely research evidence, and produce corresponding products such as fact sheets or briefings.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Advised the Member on all votes and legislative issues, and monitored all Small Business Committee work. Supervised legislative staff and oversaw annual drafting and implementation of short and long-term plan. Executed a plan that secured the inclusion of business lending provisions in the House-passed Heroes Act. Launched the Stakeholder Capitalism Caucus, focused on ESG, impact investing, and corporate responsibility. Maintained strong bipartisan relationships in all legislative areas, including managing the Congressman’s involvement with the Problem Solvers Caucus.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Composed policy positions and responded to inquiries on the candidate’s positions. Synthesized accomplishments for the public based on analysis of the candidate’s congressional record. Coordinated with press team, campaign managers, and advisors to ensure effective candidate participation in public events.