Keath Christensen Email & Phone Number

With 9 years of experience in the Massachusetts Senate, I've developed and maintained relationships with key government officials and external stakeholders, tactfully navigated intricate political landscapes, and delivered innovative solutions to challenging and emerging issues. I have a proven track record of leading teams and coordinating complex projects in high-stakes, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environments.+ Highly organized, with experience balancing multiple, competing projects and priorities + Interpersonal skills that engage and build long-standing relationships across diverse constituencies+ Action-oriented and agile with an innate ability to work proficiently across complex, highly matrixed environments+ Strong communicator who can distill and present information in a clear and digestible manner for diverse audiencesMy unique skillset, background, and institutional knowledge would bring value to your organization across multiple functions. I'm interested in making new connections in business, government, and non-profit organizations, so please feel free to send me a message and introduce yourself!

Listed skills include Political Science, Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Politics, and 29 others.

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  Chief Of Staff

  Massachusetts State Senate

  Sep 2019 - Present - Greater Boston Area

  Managed the Senator’s schedule and a full-time staff of 4.Fostered team culture, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and partnershipsOversaw daily operations, addressed critical priorities, and led special projects and strategic initiatives for the Senator.Advisor to the Senator on all matters including legislation, district relations, constituent services, communications, and political strategy.Established and maintained relationships with key legislative and executive branch staff and elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels.Created workflows and reassigned staff to accommodate for the thousands of requests for state resources and guidance from constituents, municipalities, and businesses stemming from COVID-19.Drafted and filed budget amendments supporting local, regional, and statewide priorities, i.e., AEDs for municipal first responders, Chromebooks for underprivileged students, and the clean-up of local waterways along the Blackstone River Valley.