Jonathan Richter, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Hartford, CT, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Invited to represent the State of Connecticut as an RFA fellow alongside 20+ different states across the United States
• Participated in monthly peer learning sessions and cohort calls led by Results for America and the Harvard Government Performance Lab (GPL)

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Developed and implemented custom Microsoft Excel data collection instruments for two workforce training grant initiatives, streamlining the quarterly reporting process for grantees
• Analyzed statewide labor market information and current workforce development initiatives to create briefings for the Chief Workforce Office and Governor
• Wrote and optimized code in R, SQL, and Python for statistical power analysis and report automation, reducing the data processing time by 30%Boards & Councils:* Governor's Workforce Council - Committee Liaison* P20 WIN.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Led the development, design, and successful launch of portal.ct.gov/steam as Project Manager, ensuring alignment with DAS-BITS’ project goals and timelines
• Collaborated with five State Executive Branch agencies, facilitating weekly briefings with stakeholders to maintain clear communication and project momentum
• Provided strategic recommendations to the Executive Director and Chief Academic Officer on enhancing digital communication and student engagement strategies, leading to a 15% increase in digital interactions

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

• Assisted research that studied approximately 800 unique identity-based non-profits and covered topics such as government funding and volunteerism
• Validated, cleaned, and organized complex datasets obtained through natural-language processing (NLP) using Microsoft Excel and STATA
• Received research assistant credits in Chen, H. & Ruodan Zhang. “Mapping nonprofits by what they do: word embedding for nonprofit classification."

Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Managed and optimized the firm's internal legislative bill tracking system, ensuring real-time updates and accuracy of legislative data for strategic decision-making
• Conducted in-depth fiscal and policy analyses on proposed legislation, synthesizing complex datasets to construct detailed policy briefs and data-driven memos that informed lobbying strategies
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to interpret legislative data, providing actionable insights through data visualization and presentations to support advocacy efforts.

Greater New York City Area

• Designed impactful digital graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Photoshop, Illustrator) for advocacy campaigns, resulting in a 20% increase in engagement across social media platforms.
• Analyzed and curated relevant news content using tools like Google Alerts, SproutSocial, NationBuilder, and CISION to develop data-driven digital strategies, optimizing content for the non-profit’s website and boosting.
• Conducted performance analysis of social media campaigns using SproutSocial's analytics tools, identifying key metrics and trends that informed strategy adjustments, leading to a 10% increase in follower growth over.

Hamden, Connecticut, United States

Hartford, Connecticut Area

• Drafted and edited legislative bill proposals, press releases, and constituent outreach materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity to support effective communication with stakeholders
• Monitored Connecticut political developments using Google Alerts and tracked key legislative actions using CGA's bill tracking software, contributing to data-driven policy recommendations and strategic outreach.
• Assisted in managing constituent data through Constituent Management Systems (CMS), analyzing trends in outreach to enhance engagement strategies and improve response efficiency

Hamden, Connecticut

• Utilized Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) software and Random Digital Dialing (RDD) techniques to collect and analyze survey data from a diverse sample of American citizens.
• Consistently met performance benchmarks, conducting over 150 voter contacts per shift and delivering high-quality survey data for analysis.
• Monitored data integrity throughout the survey process, identifying and addressing inconsistencies to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the collected data for subsequent statistical analysis.

Greater New York City Area

• Conducted targeted outreach using MiniVan NGP VAN, personally knocking on over 1,000 doors to engage Democratic voters and collect valuable voter data for campaign strategies.
• Distributed over 2,000 campaign pamphlets to registered voters across New York City, increasing voter awareness and engagement.
• Amplified the campaign’s message by partnering with 50+ local businesses and strategically placing campaign signage throughout Lower Manhattan, enhancing visibility in high-traffic areas.
• Raised $5,000+ through individual fundraising efforts, contributing to the campaign's financial sustainability and outreach capacity.

Sarah Lawrence College

• Supervised a group of 25 campers and assisted with regularly scheduled program activities taking place on Sarah Lawrence College's campus.
• Communicated regularly with Head Counselor, Unit Supervisor and Camp Director regarding observations and concerns about to the needs and problems of individual campers.

M.P.A., State And Local Government Management

➥ Pi Alpha Alpha Honors, Cum Laude

Dual B.A., Philosophy And Political Science

College of Arts & Sciences ➥ Cum Laude Honors ➥ Pi Sigma Alpha & Phi Sigma Tau Honors ➥ Benjamin Page Award in Philosophy Winner

High School Diploma

➥ Advanced Regents Diploma