Marek Gootman Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC

• Bridge “think tank” perspective into “real world” action on issues related to the competitiveness and vitality of US and international city-regions - through applied research, policy development, demonstration.
• Undertake problem-solving engagements and manage advisory teams to generate regional/state strategies addressing topics like economic growth, workforce, innovation, infrastructure, exports and foreign investment, city.
• Directed the Global Cities Initiative, an eight-year $18+ million project to help U.S. and international metro areas strengthen their economic connections and competitiveness, working with cross-sector coalitions and.
• Execute efforts to advance adoption of ideas at local, state, federal, international levels through outreach and replication assistance. Organize engagement of business leadership for civic action, within and across.
• Conceive, oversee, co-author, and/or contribute to research and policy reports (e.g. Making of Global Cities; Economic Growth and Competitiveness Agenda for California; Help Wanted: How Middle Market Companies Can.
• Speak on city and economic policy issues as keynote, panelist, or moderator at international, national, and regional events (~30 events annually). Testify at public hearings. Represent positions to the media.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led federal advocacy and policy practice for local governments and public agencies, nonprofit interests, and related business partnerships dealing with Congress and Executive agencies on legislative, funding, and.
• Counseled on design of effective programs and policies, and advocacy strategies for implementation, resolution of operational issues, and pursuit of competitive and discretionary funds.
• Represented 30+ local governments (7 of 10 largest U.S. cities), plus utilities, transport agencies, airports, housing authorities, etc. Also universities, health and human service providers, cultural institutions.
• Addressed topical areas such as transportation, homeland security, public safety, economic and community development, housing, environment / energy, water resources, telecom / technology, social services, healthcare.
• Rated one of the ten best lobbyists for local governments at the federal level (The Hill).

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Researched and advised on community and economic development policy issues for public and nonprofit entities [split with Patton Boggs, accompanying spouse on Ian Axford Fellowship]

• Managed special projects, interagency coordination, and external relations.
• Facilitated reforms of community economic development grant program operations and regulations to enable asset accumulation, equity investments, and loan fund capitalization. Drafted policy memoranda interpreting.
• Drafted policy recommendations on connecting economic development and social service systems, and on strengthening social capital. Served as representative to interagency workgroup on welfare-to-work topics.
• Oversaw grantmaking and technical assistance processes for community development projects.
• Certificate of Appreciation - “In recognition of dedication and commitment to promoting stronger neighborhoods and families”

• Engaged in Empowerment Zone / Enterprise Community Initiative policy development, program implementation, and interagency collaboration (new $1 billion urban / rural revitalization grant). Coordinated teams to deliver.
• Researched and prepared policy proposals on such issues as local governance and program flexibilities, social capital, microenterprise support, Individual Development Accounts, community development financial.
• Coordinated projects related to interagency / intergovernmental “reinvention” initiatives to foster more collaborative economic and social services at local levels. Participated restructuring discretionary grant.
• Supported involvement in interagency workgroups related to metropolitan collaboration for urban revitalization. Conceived and executed national forum on city-suburb and metro collaborations to address socio-economic.
• Performed management and policy analysis for departmental strategic plan and annual budget development.

United Kingdom - Liverpool & London

• Competitively selected by the British government to research, consult, and lecture on community development policy and public management issues in the U.K. and Europe.
• Drafted white paper on U.K. regional / metropolitan collaborations and lessons for U.S. practices - "Metropolitan Partnerships in the United Kingdom: Lessons for the United States."
• Advised senior government officials on strengthening U.K. community development policies and practices. Counseled three localities on community revitalization strategic planning processes.
• Contributed to Social Exclusion Unit policy action team on promoting social entrepreneurship; workgroup preparing community economic development framework for London; and steering committee to evaluate U.K..
• Spoke on community economic development at OECD expert working session, national Civic Trust conference, regional Labour Party forum, city council meetings. Conducted policy seminars for government agencies.

• Developed and executed aspects of new public participation initiatives; assisted with Board relations.
• Outlined a strategic plan to reposition the agency and its public image.
• Wrote and designed annual reports, newsletters, marketing materials, media releases; drafted speeches.
• Organized national conferences and local seminars on regional development issues.

• Supported development and implementation of market-oriented programs to facilitate public-private sector partnerships on transportation issues, including launch of a regional transit subsidy program and creation of.
• Drafted grant applications and project proposals.

London, United Kingdom

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Equal Justice Foundation, Board of DirectorsMagna Cum Laude • Order of the Coif • Keigwin Award (best overall.

Mga, Government Administration And Policy

Cum Laude

Bse, Entrepreneurial Management; Public Policy And Management

Activities and Societies: Penn Fund Class Drive (Co-Chair) • Kite & Key Service Society (Treasurer) • Delta Tau DeltaCum Laude • Benjamin.