Leigh Claffey Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Developed and launched the company’s first merchant advocacy committee, leading the directadvocacy and grassroots strategy for ~250 committee members across the U.S.Responsible for crafting content and messaging for Shopify Public Affairs, including talking points, scripts, one pagers, digital assets, media briefings, and events for all 50 states, the U.S., and top global regions.Lead a study in collaboration with the RAND Corporation, funded by the Kauffman Foundation, analyzing… Show more Developed and launched the company’s first merchant advocacy committee, leading the directadvocacy and grassroots strategy for ~250 committee members across the U.S.Responsible for crafting content and messaging for Shopify Public Affairs, including talking points, scripts, one pagers, digital assets, media briefings, and events for all 50 states, the U.S., and top global regions.Lead a study in collaboration with the RAND Corporation, funded by the Kauffman Foundation, analyzing Shopify’s impact on the changing nature of entrepreneurship and navigating the digital frontier, coordinating across the company on providing data, analyzing findings, and external dissemination.Conducted direct advocacy to House and Senate offices on behalf of over one million Shopify customers across the U.S. on federal policies that improve entrepreneurs abilities to start, run, and grow their business, including permitting and licensing, self-employment, financial services, and taxes.Assisted in the strategy and execution of virtual and in-person policy sessions between state and federal policymakers (such as NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, and Reps. Don Beyer and Buddy Carter, and more) with thousands of Shopify businesses in their state. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led all media relations and assisted VP of Communications in executing public affairs campaigns. Revamped and oversaw digital programming and strategy for the organization across five social media platforms.Provided strategic counsel on Capitol Hill-related communications and assisted in drafting and editing for congressional outreach position papers and testimony.Communicated with and advised key stakeholders and industry allies on strategy and collaboration.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as an on-the-record spokeswoman for the senator and maintained key national, regional and state media relationships.Assisted the communications director in developing and executing a communications strategy across traditional and non-traditional media platforms.Pitched stories and provided background to state and national TV, radio and print reporters, and organized interviews to push the senator’s efforts.Prepared briefing documents for debate-style prep for panel… Show more Served as an on-the-record spokeswoman for the senator and maintained key national, regional and state media relationships.Assisted the communications director in developing and executing a communications strategy across traditional and non-traditional media platforms.Pitched stories and provided background to state and national TV, radio and print reporters, and organized interviews to push the senator’s efforts.Prepared briefing documents for debate-style prep for panel discussions, interviews, and bi-monthly media conference calls to ensure the senator remains on message.Coordinated media advance and availabilities for the senator’s 99 county tour of Iowa.Wrote speeches, talking points, op-eds and press releases.Assisted in the roll-out, media advance, and execution of the nationally-televised, annual fundraiser for the senator. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as the official spokeswoman for Representative Westmoreland and the Westmoreland for Congress campaign.Developed and executed a communication strategy to increase engagement within the representative’s district, while also establishing a national reputation through social media, integrated messaging, and media relations.Maintained key relationships with national security and financial services reporters.Briefed and prepped the representative for interviews, much of which was… Show more Served as the official spokeswoman for Representative Westmoreland and the Westmoreland for Congress campaign.Developed and executed a communication strategy to increase engagement within the representative’s district, while also establishing a national reputation through social media, integrated messaging, and media relations.Maintained key relationships with national security and financial services reporters.Briefed and prepped the representative for interviews, much of which was focused on his role as a member of the House Select Committee on Benghazi.Wrote speeches, op-eds, congressional records, press releases, and blog posts. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Drafted weekly columns, press releases, and blog posts.Managed and grew the representative's social media presence.Maintained the official website; drafted and sent weekly e-newsletters through iConstituent.Wrote commemorative floor speeches for the Congressional Record.Compiled and circulated daily press clippings for the representative and staff.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responded to constituent letters through Intranet Quorum.Held meetings on behalf of legislative aides on a variety of legislative issues.Provided services to constituents, including writing Congressional greetings, processing flag requests, and scheduling tours.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed scheduling and events for the chief executive officer/president.Arranged international and domestic travel.Maintained office inventory and planned quarterly staff meetings.Performed daily administrative duties, such as correspondence and phone services.

Drafted constituent letters in regards to labor and immigration legislation.Managed a multiline phone system and recorded daily constituent requests and opinions.Provided tours of the Capitol and Senate for constituents and guests.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Compiled daily press clippings and briefing material for the senator and staff.Managed and recorded meeting requests and appearances with the senator and constituents.Attended weekly press conferences and interviews with the senator.

Bachelor Of Arts, English

International Bacculerate Programme