Jared Busker Email & Phone Number

•Support the development and implementation of ZERO TO THREEs advocacy strategy to move an infant-toddler policy agenda. •Provide written, telephone and in-person advocacy technical assistance to state-based advocates to move an infant-toddler policy agenda on topics such as online organizing, email campaigns, strategic events, and earned media. •Facilitate peer learning opportunities among states working on similar issues through conference calls, webinars, community of practices, meetings and follow-up activities. •Develop and contribute to a range of advocacy and communications materials, including: advocacy tools, briefs, fact sheets and talking points, blog posts and a regular digital newsletter, infographics and digital toolkits and other materials to engage the early childhood field.

Nevada, United States

•Founder and co-facilitator of the Nevada Revenue Coalition. •Support non-profit organizations in policy development and research, advocacy strategies and messaging, meeting facilitation, drafting communication materials, and coalition building.

•Supervised all company operations, such as budgeting, defining, and executing new policies, hiring and training new hires, as well as encouraging staff development.•Managed all phases of the Get Out the Vote Outreach Program and attended various community events to enhance awareness for nontraditional voters and to interact with political candidates and organizations. As a result, voter participation increased.• Served as spokesperson at multiple events, including conferences, press releases, and appearing on several media platforms regarding proposed legislation, as well as new policies for the company.

• Direct hired staff, in addition to volunteers, and provide constructive criticism to improve overall productivity and to assist personnel in meeting their personal goals. Lead weekly meetings to keep them abreast of changes in policies and legislation. • Manage all facets of grant writing and coordination, including monitoring and tracking all grants, and safeguarding that they align with company financial objectives and that team members deliver services accordingly. • Supervise all financial aspects of the organization by forecasting the annual budget, approving submitted invoices, and processing payroll. Also implemented new accounting system that increased efficiency. • Establish and foster positive, long-term relationships with investors and educate them regarding provided services to the community. Actively negotiated grants to support on-going efforts.

•Supervised all company operations, such as budgeting, defining, and executing new policies, hiring and training new hires, as well as encouraging staff development. •Managed all phases of the Get Out the Vote Outreach Program and attended various community events to enhance awareness for nontraditional voters and to interact with political candidates and organizations. As a result, voter participation increased. • Served as spokesperson at multiple events, including conferences, press releases, and appearing on several media platforms regarding proposed legislation, as well as new policies for the company.

• Managed the Government Affairs Program, including all lobbying efforts related to child welfare, children’s safety, school readiness, children’s health, and family economic well-being at the local, state, and federal levels.• Researched and determined policy agenda and collaborated with several businesses and agencies to securing bill sponsorship. • Testified research findings at hearings to encourage bill passage. • Created and managed websites and social media accounts featuring 2 campaigns focused on various health topics and school readiness.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Rockford, Illinois Area

Rockford, Illinois Area

Rockford, Illinois Area

Master Of Arts - Ma, Urban Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Economics

Associate Of Arts (Aa), General Studies

Honors Program Graduate