Madeline West Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Porltand, Oregon

In this position, I’ll be leading fundraising efforts to support our mission of empowering young people, particularly Black, Indigenous, and youth of color, to build the skills and knowledge they need to become community organizers and leaders. I’ll be working closely with our dedicated team to grow donor relationships, engage the community, and secure resources to expand our programs and initiatives. I’m thrilled to help shape the future of youth-driven democracy work in Oregon!

Porltand, Oregon

Campaign Leader and Strategist, helping candidates develop their campaign blueprints, build volunteer infrastructure, manage teams, and employ best fundraising practices. Madeline has been a managing consultant for two presidential campaigns in the 2024 cycle, as well as working with local and congressional campaigns to build top tier organizing and fundraising programs. Blue Shift Strategies prides itself in deploying the most budget efficient and effective strategies to bring victory to… Show more Campaign Leader and Strategist, helping candidates develop their campaign blueprints, build volunteer infrastructure, manage teams, and employ best fundraising practices. Madeline has been a managing consultant for two presidential campaigns in the 2024 cycle, as well as working with local and congressional campaigns to build top tier organizing and fundraising programs. Blue Shift Strategies prides itself in deploying the most budget efficient and effective strategies to bring victory to scrappy campaigns rather than recommendations that serve vendors instead of democracy. She aligns with change-makers and folks who are ready to take on the status quou to create meaningful, community driven change. Show less

Portland, Oregon, United States

Currently Serving as the Chief Advocate for Public Banking in the state, focusing on coalition building and co-creating a successful new strategy for Public Banking in Oregon in collaboration with Willamette University Law Department, community organizations, and rural political leaders.Led the coalition for HB 2763 - The Public Banking Task Force Bill, which passed the legislature in July, 2023

Today, cities and states put their money in Wall Street banks, allowing those banks to leverage our public funds in order to dominate the financialized speculative economy rather than reinvesting them in our communities.Publicly-owned banks, on the other hand, are legally obligated to operate in the interest of the public, meaning the community as a whole. That means their investment decisions are focused on growing the real, wealth-producing local economy, not the latest speculative… Show more Today, cities and states put their money in Wall Street banks, allowing those banks to leverage our public funds in order to dominate the financialized speculative economy rather than reinvesting them in our communities.Publicly-owned banks, on the other hand, are legally obligated to operate in the interest of the public, meaning the community as a whole. That means their investment decisions are focused on growing the real, wealth-producing local economy, not the latest speculative scheme to boost private shareholder profits and executive bonuses. Join the growing movement to create banks that are owned by and benefit the people. Show less

Los Angeles County, Monterey County And Central Valley

As Deputy State Field Director of 10 teams across the State of California, I have created a collaborative environment between the on the ground management of field teams (and the Community Based Organizations that are running localized programs) and the goals of the State of California in achieving increased Covid Vaccination access in our most underserved communities.In collaboration with the Governor's Office, UCLA, and Community Based Organizations, I have mentored teams in effective… Show more As Deputy State Field Director of 10 teams across the State of California, I have created a collaborative environment between the on the ground management of field teams (and the Community Based Organizations that are running localized programs) and the goals of the State of California in achieving increased Covid Vaccination access in our most underserved communities.In collaboration with the Governor's Office, UCLA, and Community Based Organizations, I have mentored teams in effective management tools, tracking, and creative field strategy to help overcome disparities in access, technology, and build community trust through direct, person to person conversations. As we entered the summer, the State of California had massive vaccination disparities by region, with higher income areas having nearly 90% vaccination rates, and underserved areas hovering between 25-30% rates even as they faced the highest risks from Covid and the worst health outcomes. As a result of a multi-pronged approach with a variety of community health partnerships, we were able to raise the vaccination rates in our most underserved areas from 25-30% in early summer to 65-80% by the fall. Additionally, since funding went directly to local community based organizations already serving these areas, we were able to provide living wage jobs in the community and increased community awareness of local support organizations.I spearheaded a direct collaboration with the LA County Department of Health to share information regarding mobile vaccination sites and walk-up clinics which increase access dramatically (especially when available on the weekends, with local options and without appointment) and knowledge sharing between our program and county resources to work more efficiently. I also implemented a direct texting program into our areas informing the community of weekend and walkup options (again, increasing access to our working communities). Show less

Greater Cleveland

Raising money for the mission to bring Nina Turner to Congress. We need a fighter in congress, and a congresswoman who inspires the fight in others. Too many politicians simply go along to get along. Nina Turner stands alongside the people of this country to demand better material conditions for ALL people, not just the billionaires.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Co-Founder of The Dandelion Collective. Consultant for Volunteer Onboarding for Mutual Aid Los Angeles. • Core organizer for direct actions on behalf of #ClimateMarch #Divestment, #BankExits, #MeToo, #StopKavanaugh #EndMigrantDetention #MMIW #MedicareForAll #StandingRock. • Production Lead for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ 2018 Los Angeles Fundraiser: organized leaders from grassroots orgs across the city for round table breakfast and luncheon with 1,000+ person… Show more • Co-Founder of The Dandelion Collective. Consultant for Volunteer Onboarding for Mutual Aid Los Angeles. • Core organizer for direct actions on behalf of #ClimateMarch #Divestment, #BankExits, #MeToo, #StopKavanaugh #EndMigrantDetention #MMIW #MedicareForAll #StandingRock. • Production Lead for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ 2018 Los Angeles Fundraiser: organized leaders from grassroots orgs across the city for round table breakfast and luncheon with 1,000+ person attendance.• Media Coordination & Press for Indigenous People’s Day, Poor People’s Campaign Climate Action, Green New Deal, Shut Down Chase and Migrant Caravan. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Organized a Los Angeles-based collective committed to volunteering on the frontlines during the pandemic.Created programs for direct meal assistance and mask distribution to unhoused neighbors.Led fundraising efforts for program costs, supportive housing costs, and supply runs to Navajo Nation.Engaged in direct action with the LA Tenants Union, Eviction Defense Network, and Black Lives MatterCollaborated on volunteer onboarding programs with Mutual Aid LA.

Greater Los Angeles Area, Queens New York

•Organized LA County, mobilizing 5,293 volunteers to knock on 793,087 doors, and make 2,300,241 calls. Achieved an 11-point victory in the county and 7-point victory in the State of California.•Manager and lead speaker at Barnstorms. Staffed local elected surrogates and 9 staging locations per weekend where volunteers organized during ID and GOTV campaign stages. •Responsible for building and training teams of super-volunteers to do relational organizing, knock doors, community canvass,… Show more •Organized LA County, mobilizing 5,293 volunteers to knock on 793,087 doors, and make 2,300,241 calls. Achieved an 11-point victory in the county and 7-point victory in the State of California.•Manager and lead speaker at Barnstorms. Staffed local elected surrogates and 9 staging locations per weekend where volunteers organized during ID and GOTV campaign stages. •Responsible for building and training teams of super-volunteers to do relational organizing, knock doors, community canvass, and recruit other volunteers for the campaign. •Organized volunteers at scale by using key campaign technology, including Slack, Google Drive, Mobilize America, GetThru (web-based dialer), Zoom, VAN and PDI.• Selected as 20% of staff re-deployed to New York, and began on the ground operations as the pandemic struck the city and nation. •Swiftly shifted to all-virtual organizing tactics during the COVID-19 pandemic. This included leading all-volunteer calls, virtual relational canvassing, virtual phonebank shifts, and more. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Highest closing ratio on the sales team, with #1 sales achievements, consistent five-star service reviews.•Redesign of sales process for higher customer acquisition and clearer expectations. Commitment to transparency, honesty, and integrity for a smoother experience switching to renewable energy.Pick My Solar is transforming the solar marketplace by making the experience of going solar much easier for the customer with the best prices for the best installers. Delivering the… Show more •Highest closing ratio on the sales team, with #1 sales achievements, consistent five-star service reviews.•Redesign of sales process for higher customer acquisition and clearer expectations. Commitment to transparency, honesty, and integrity for a smoother experience switching to renewable energy.Pick My Solar is transforming the solar marketplace by making the experience of going solar much easier for the customer with the best prices for the best installers. Delivering the ultimate customer experience means minimizing our customer’s effort. We’ve accomplished this by being their one point of contact, delivering multiple competitive bids, and providing top-notch customer service. Our solar experts and engineers are on-call in a moment’s notice. We strive to be the absolute best homeowner advocate in the industry! Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Successfully lobbied for AB857, The Public Banking Act, signed into law by Governor Newsom in October 2019Led endorsements and outreach for LA Public Banking Initiative, Measure B, organizing press appearances, canvassing, fundraising, and phone bankingOrganized successful LA Divestment Campaign from Wells Fargo, including lobbying, community engagement, press events, media management, and legislative writingUtilized momentum building and a cooperative, people-powered… Show more Successfully lobbied for AB857, The Public Banking Act, signed into law by Governor Newsom in October 2019Led endorsements and outreach for LA Public Banking Initiative, Measure B, organizing press appearances, canvassing, fundraising, and phone bankingOrganized successful LA Divestment Campaign from Wells Fargo, including lobbying, community engagement, press events, media management, and legislative writingUtilized momentum building and a cooperative, people-powered approach to win governance and environmental standards for city investment and banking contract processes in Los Angeles Show less

Community advocate to divest the city of Los Angeles from Well's Fargo and the Fossil Fuel industry in alignment with the city's environmental policy and public interest.Research and governance recommendations for the city's updated RFO process for their future contracts.Movement building: Inside/Outside campaign of press events, marches, lobbying, and meetings with elected officials and staffers to achieve a ban on Well's Fargo as the cities bank and Divestment of all city… Show more Community advocate to divest the city of Los Angeles from Well's Fargo and the Fossil Fuel industry in alignment with the city's environmental policy and public interest.Research and governance recommendations for the city's updated RFO process for their future contracts.Movement building: Inside/Outside campaign of press events, marches, lobbying, and meetings with elected officials and staffers to achieve a ban on Well's Fargo as the cities bank and Divestment of all city funds invested in Well's Fargo financial products. Show less

Los Angeles, San Francsisco, Paris.

SAG Lead Actress in Independent Films including: The Shasta Triangle, Journeyman, American Idiots, Auteur and The Guest House. Lead actress in pilot, Raised on the Radio. Actress/Writer of sketch comedy, actress in many short films. 15 years of live theatre experience. Producer on several Film and TV projects, writer of 2 feature screenplays and 2 full length plays. Director of award winning short film, Fast As You Can.

4844 W 145Th St. Hawthorne, Ca 90250

Headed two projects to support long term indigenous water protectors at camp Oceti Sakowin. One brought a winter structure and gear to warm camp for winter. A second mission contributed to cleanup efforts for the eviction in February. Also went with a delegation of Women Water protectors to lobby congress in Washington the week of the inauguration.

Osteria Mozza

Server at the legendary Nancy Silverton's cornerstone restaurant, Michelin Starred Osteria Mozza.

Manage online content and publicity for KDE. Create all real estate copy, manage advertising, and assist in all aspects of enlarging the presence and profile of Kathy Doyle Estates in the Luxury Real Estate Markets of Malibu and Beverly Hills.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Theatre/Theater, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Mortar Board, External Social Chair of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, President of The Campus Kitchens Project.

Candidates Training, National Candidates

Training for Candidates to bring progressive platforms back to politics on local, state and federal levels.

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