Liam Goldrick Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

Liam leads Donovan Group’s award-winning efforts to serve public education clients across the U.S. Liam is the recipient of a 2023 Golden Achievement Award from the National School Public Relations Association and numerous Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit from NSPRA in 2022 and 2023.Donovan Group services include communication audits and planning, content creation, graphic design, logo design, branding, marketing, surveys, video production, referendum/bond campaigns, translation, and strategic communication.Liam provides comprehensive communications support to school districts in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. He has led communication audits, communication and marketing campaigns, and rebranding initiatives.Liam is lead partner on the Learning First Alliance #HereForTheKids campaign which shines a light on local public schools and the positive things happening in public schools nationwide. He also led the launch of EngageEquitably.org, providing free communication protocols and templates for school districts to message the many issues related to COVID-19.Liam also supports the Donovan Group's numerous state partnerships that provide 24/7/365 crisis communications support to school districts.Current/former clients include:Pennsylvania School Boards Association & Delaware School Boards Association (Crisis Communications)National: Challenge Success, Learning First AlliancePennsylvania: Allentown SD, Conrad Weiser Area SD, New Hope-Solebury SD, Norwin SD, Reading SD, Rose Tree Media SD, Saucon Valley SD, Upper Moreland SD, Bethlehem Health BureauCalifornia: El Segundo USD, N Monterey County USD, Palos Verdes Peninsula USD, Soledad USDColorado: Littleton PrepDelaware: Caesar Rodney SD, POLYTECH SDMassachusetts: Ashland PS, Malden PS, Waltham PS, Mass. Partnership for Diversity in TeachingMichigan: Marquette-Alger RESANew York: Brilla Public Charter Schools, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools, Ulster BOCES

Philadelphia

Clients have included: the Arizona K12 Center, the Center for Great Teachers and Leaders (at the American Institutes for Research), the Center for Optimal Learning Environments, and the Regional Center for Educational Planning (UNESCO/United Arab Emirates).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

New Teacher Center (NTC) focused on improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of teachers and school leaders. As policy director, I collaborated across the organization to advance a strategic policy plan incorporating policy consultation, communications, and advocacy. My responsibilities included: advancing NTC visibility in the policy community; developing talking points, frameworks and tools to help policymakers; speaking to the news media; communicating research and impact data that informs policy in support of educator effectiveness; consulting with federal and state policymakers and educational leaders to write legislation and regulations and implement policies; authoring policy briefs and white papers; engaging in policy analysis; delivering policy and academic conference presentations; writing blog items and social media posts; and writing grant proposals. During my time at NTC, I served as interim communications director on two separate occasions. I supervised up to three direct reports. Over my 12 years, I reported directly to the CEO, to the Chief of External Affairs, to the Senior Vice President for Program Strategy, and to the Vice President for Marketing and Communications.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Provided advice & counsel on education policy to Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, First Lady Jessica Doyle, senior managers and various office divisions. Served as liaison to the Department of Public Instruction and University of Wisconsin System. Developed policy proposals for consideration in state budget and as legislation. Wrote talking points for Governor’s education-related public appearances and legislative testimony on Governor’s education policy proposals. Interact with education policy leaders—including the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the University of Wisconsin System President, and education committee chairs in the Legislature. Spoke publicly at various education policy and constituency group meetings. Participated in a variety of external policy committees and work groups. Interacted with Governor’s Washington, DC office on federal education policy. Wrote/collaborated on successful grant funding proposals. Attended state, regional & national policy meetings on behalf of the Governor.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Employed in Education Division at NGA Center for Best Practices. Managed & worked on grant-funded projects focused on teacher quality, educational leadership, and school health/student achievement. Authored publications on teacher induction and teacher evaluation; wrote teacher quality portion of a web-based clearinghouse on closing the achievement gap. Served as a consultant to state work teams implementing policies and drafting grant proposals on teacher quality & school leadership. Served as a consultant to Governors’ education policy advisors; participated in site visits, facilitated meetings and trainings; and provided written & on-site technical assistance. Planned state policy institutes and roundtable meetings on a host of education policy topics. Contributed to and edited a periodic policy newsletter to Governors’ staff.

Montpelier, Vermont

Served as political and communications director for elected State Auditor. Managed office website. Authored press releases and executive summaries for audit reports and reviews. Managed and authored individual internal control and compliance reviews.

Montpelier, Vermont

Managed financial and administrative operations of the Vermont Democratic State Committee. Organized multiple direct-mail fundraising campaigns and fund-raising events. Organized 1996 Vermont Democratic State Convention.

Masters In Public Policy, Education Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa College of Arts & Sciences Honors Program Golden Key National Honors Society Undergraduate.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Citizen Bee, Scholars' Bowl, Literary Magazine, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band