Layla Odeh Email & Phone Number

Hasbrouck Heights, Nj, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Montclair, New Jersey, United States

Assisted four professors in the Political Science and Law Department, including the Department Chair and Deputy Chair, with research activities as needed in faculty areas of specialization and grading student workTutored undergraduate students within the department and offered mentorship on course expectationsFacilitated development of the department’s primary registered student organization, the Political Science Club, by assessing member retention and engagement, engaging with board members to see how to initiate improvements and acting as a liaison to the faculty advisor of the club as well as overall department chair

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Corresponded with staffers on constituent issues and casework regarding areas such as unemployment, immigration and social securityConducted research for community outreach initiatives ranging from connecting with cultural organizations to mental health services in the education system Drafted letters on behalf of the Senator for community diaspora events and individual constituents

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Strategized a policy report with the Center for Security, Race and Rights discussing Islamophobia toward Muslim political candidates and elected officials

Clifton, New Jersey, United States

Directed canvassing in multiple neighborhoods targeting different demographics to form a coherent and uniform campaign message Assisted the candidate in digital networking and constituent mailings Initiated an Election Day strategy involving gathering volunteers for over 10 polling locations to pass out campaign materials and maximize outreach

Clifton, New Jersey, United States

Collected data for community mapping information that included creating a survey to send constituents for zip code, education level, household income and size, primary language, religion, local schools, recreation areas, shopping centers, etc Researched community stories of local residents to evaluate the top three issues the community faces and how to solve them to create a collective narrative about lack of community needs being metManaged the organization’s Get Out the Vote team of seven interns by scheduling meetings, finding local events to table at and facilitating information as well as strategy sessions on civic engagement work

Clifton, New Jersey, United States

Collaborated with Director of Operations and Logistic and Office Administrator to maintain daily program logistics such as registration, payment and participant attendance Negotiated with social service clients by preparing mutual aid events and helping refer them to the right services on certain cases Computed fundraising reports from donation campaigns and events

Clifton, New Jersey, United States

Directed various local political events like in-person kiosks and webinars within Passaic County as well as testified in multiple redistricting hearings advocating for underrepresented communities Initiated and implemented content such as voter pledge cards, videos and printed civics guides to inform constituents about the importance of local elections and voter registration Phonebanked NJ residents using NGP and VAN databases to ensure constituents were aware of their voter registration status, polling locations, and elections

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Collaborated with Chief Investigator of the Division of Consumer Affairs to analyze consumer complaints and keep a running record by reading Consent Order forms Analyzed and generated trend reports of consumer complaints by calculating percentages to create graphics for each complaint categoryUpdated lists of contact information for active consumer complaints

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Master Of Arts - Ma, Law And Governance

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science With Minor In Economics

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Presidential Scholars Program