Jacob Sowers Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Georgetown University

• Researched, wrote, and edited articles regarding the First Amendment, other free speech issues, and its effect on U.S. politics.
• Interpreted and summarized Supreme Court cases, federal and state laws, regulations, and local statutes related to the First Amendment.
• Published FSP’s Winter 2022 newsletter titled “A more perfect union: Free Speech and a growing labor movement.”

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

JOSA is a student-led, student-run publication that provides a forum for young leaders to discuss and publish on political, economic, and cultural topics relevant to U.S.-China relations. Editors work with lead editor to read articles, make accept/reject decisions, and work with authors to hone pieces.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Served in the Office of Public Engagement, advising the Secretary of Labor on external stakeholder meetings, communications, political strategy, and trips to various cities and regions across the country.
• Coordinated with interagency leadership on federal rule-making and implementation of executive directives.
• Drafted memos and conducted background research on behalf of the Secretary of Labor for over 20 meetings with labor unions, private sector executives, and other worker organizations.
• Managed incoming requests from stakeholders and initiated the Office of Public Engagement’s responsive strategy.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Drafted proposed legislation and a 20-page policy recommendation for a Community Improvement District in the historically underserved community in the West End of St. Louis to revitalize commerce in the area.
• Led discussions with the city government, attorneys, and organizations to challenge existing statues and implement community resource directives, including affordable housing, access to healthcare, and workforce.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Presented on behalf of the Berkeley Center of Religion, Peace, and World Affairs to the Catholic Peacebuilding Network about Ukraine and the Nuclear Posture Review, researching and exploring the Ukraine Crisis and its.
• Attended monthly meetings with the Catholic Peacebuilding Network to research and discuss nuclear disarmament and the role of religion and policy with the existence of nuclear weapons.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Managed day-to-day government relations tasks, including meeting with 50+ clients and attending over 20 Congressional committee and subcommittee hearings.
• Negotiated directly with Hill staffers and representatives to support bipartisan legislation against predatory lending practices and for protections for small businesses.
• Communicated with five client organizations and collaborated with government agencies, such as the Small Business Administration, to explore the best policy recommendations for members of Congress.
• Identified and guided the addition of over five new members into clients’ coalition to support advocacy work.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Filmed and produced an hour-long documentary titled “The Delmar Divide: Segregation in St. Louis, Missouri,” exploring mechanisms of modern-day segregation and inequality that prevail in my hometown.
• Interviewed government officials, law enforcement, and Mayor Tishaura Jones in a feature piece on progress of the law enforcement reform from the Ferguson Commission following the shooting of Michael Brown in 2014.

Maplewood, Missouri, United States

• Managed over 100+ client accounts and spearheaded the team’s presence over five new social media platforms.
• Assisted with legal matters, including insurance negotiations, COVID health policies, rental agreements, and privacy notices.
• Coordinated with a small team to facilitate partnerships with four automotive companies and marketing vendors.

Fenton, Missouri, United States

• Interacted with customers and prospective customers via internet leads, phone leads, and social media accounts.
• Initiated the sale and lease-extensions of over 20 new and pre-owned vehicles over a two month period

Fenton, Missouri, United States

• Extensive knowledge of the service lane and all positions within the automotive service department
• Interfaced with customers and management on a daily basis
• Constructed, edited, and completed official rental agreements used by customers and legal department

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society, New Student Orientation Advisor, Hoya Blue, the Hoya.Minored in both Psychology.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief for The Priory Record (Student Newspaper), Captain of the Mock Trial team, Teacher's Assistant.