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Bellingham, Wa, Us

Handled a variety of tasks, including organizing the Cascadia Innovation Corridor 2023 Bellingham Forum.

Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island And San Juan Counties

Served as the primary liaison between the Governor's Office and local communities throughout the northwest region of Washington state, consisting of Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties. Established effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, tribal governments, local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community leaders to provide assistance and advance Governor Inslee's policy priorities. Coordinated Governor Inslee's visits to the Northwest Region, provide direct staffing, and strategize as part of the governor's statewide outreach team.

Olympia And Bellingham, Washington

Build and maintain effective relationships with state legislators, congressional staff, and stakeholders to advance Western's budget and policy priorities. Track, analyze, and testify on legislation pertaining to higher education in Washington state. Strategize in collaboration with Western's Executive Director of Government Relations, operating and capital budget teams, college deans and faculty members, and other university leaders to advance WWU’s interests. Develop a variety of communications materials and manage Western's state government relations website, blog, and social media presence. Track university-wide lobbying activity and file quarterly reports with the state’s Public Disclosure Commission, help plan WWU’s annual Ralph Munro Seminar for Civic Education event, and handle a range of additional responsibilities as needed.

Seattle, Wa

Research, analyze, and prepare relevant information for Sound Transit Boardmembers to use in legislative decision-making. Provide direct staffing to Boardmembers and ensure that Boardmember requests are addressed by working with appropriate Sound Transit staff. Manage and participate in policy development for Board consideration, ensure regular review and update of existing policies, and research the potential impacts of new legislation. Prepare official records, proceedings, and actions of the Board, and ensure that the public has access to Board materials and records.

Seattle, Wa

Created a variety of communications materials, including mailed newsletters, electronic newsletters, press releases, letters on behalf of Councilmember Patterson, and social media updates. Researched and analyzed King County policy issues in order to advise Councilmember Patterson regarding transportation, the environment, public safety, animal control, elections, aerospace, and land use/King County's Comprehensive Plan. Monitored news affecting South King County, crafted detailed responses to constituents, and fielded additional responsibilities as they came up.

Shoreline, Wa

Conducted outreach duties throughout the district and represented our office at meetings and community events. Researched federal grant opportunities and distributed these to local businesses and organizations. Fielded constituent concerns and resolved constituent casework.

Shoreline, Wa

Represented Congressman Inslee and his office at meetings, forums, and events regarding the environment, agriculture, aerospace, human services, housing, natural disasters, maritime issues, and the arts. Built and maintained relationships with constituents, organizations, businesses, and local government officials. Collaborated with DC and district staff to create letters, communications materials, and responses to constituents on behalf of Congressman Inslee under short deadlines.

South King County, Wa

Maintained daily operations of campaign, crafted communication materials, coordinated campaign fundraising and community outreach events, worked with candidate and campaign committee to develop campaign strategies, and led weekly campaign committee meetings.

Seattle, Wa

Conducted interviews and researched techniques that have been implemented in arts education studies around the nation, analyzed the resultes of this research and crafted a report containing specific research strategies and measurable indicators for Seattle Public Schools to apply during an upcoming study to measure student access to arts education.

Seattle, Wa

Analyzed and wrote reports for CCYJ and the Commission on Children in Foster Care. Provided staff support for the Commission and workgroups seeking to improve the Washington State child welfare system.

Olympia, Wa

Researched and analyzed potential policy proposals for Policy Staff and Democratic Senators. Wrote responses to constituents of Democratic Senators.

Burien, Wa

Childhaven is a non-profit therapeutic childcare facility that focuses upon preventative care for at-risk youth. My duties included teaching children social and educational skills, monitoring social interactions between children, and identifying concerns and potential issues of child well-being.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Focus In Education And Social Policy

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science, English, Study Of Religion

Majored in Political Science, minored in English and the Study of Religion