Marta Perales Email & Phone Number

Joliet, Illinois, United States

Reviewed state legislation on its potential impact to the Chicago Southland region and the state. Submitted legislative proposals related to transportation policy. Drafted and submitted press releases to various media outlets. Developed and maintained district legislative website and political websites with various content and photos utilizing Word Press..

333 South Ashland, Chicago, Illinois

Created a diverse coalition with local partners, including labor unions, environmental organizations, community groups, elected officials, etc. Developed, coordinated and implemented legislative outreach plans with state elected officials in the House Mass Transit and Senate Transportation Committees. Coordinated with local and national coalition partners.

Chicago

Reported directly to the Legislative Affairs Officer, performed role of liaison for Metra in areas of legislation at the Illinois state level and federal level as needed. Planned and coordinated lobby visits with state elected officials in the House Mass Transit and Senate Transportation Committees. Reviewed pending legislation at the state and federal.

Chicago, IL - Springfield, IL

• Provide a mechanism for policy development regarding metropolitan transportation issues through Illinois MPO Association board meetings.
• Assist in the implementation of state and federal laws and regulations regarding transportation planning
• Provide a forum for the sharing of information and best practices across regional lines
• Provide training for MPO staff and member agencies
• Analyze state and federal legislative and regulatory proposals to determine their impacts on metropolitan areas* Maintain and update the Illinois MPO Association website * Distribute Transportation Briefs from Illinois.

Finance and fundraising.

Maintain website and monthly calendar.

Research analyst for the following 95th General Assembly Committees:Mass Transit - Smart Growth and Regional Planning - Railroad Industry - Tollway Oversight - DCFS Oversight.Appropriations Analyst for the Illinois Department of Transportation and DCFS state budget.Favorite quote: Fact finding is how legislators ascertain the value of public policies. MJM

Engaged in legislative research to the IL Press Association in their efforts to revise the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Analyzed all 50 states FOIA legislation, in order to contribute pieces of legislation that provided the most transparency in government records.

Research economic development issues facing the 2nd Congressional District, with a focus on transportation and education policy. Researched No Child Left Behind Act and mapped its impact on the 15th Senate District. Mapped transit oriented development opportunities along the Metra Electric Line.

20701 Governor's Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Conceptualized the Village website as a marketing and communication tool. Developed economic development materials for developers and city officials at the Village. Created the first village wide business directory and distributed the booklet to all the residents and businesses in the Village. Provided administrative support for the Village Administrator.

Springfield, Illinois Area

Worked in the Information Services Bureau as a programmer analyst. Job duties included monitoring software which produced rap sheets for police officers.

Masters, Political Studies

As an undergraduate student, I completed two years in computer science and two years in management. As a graduate student, my focus was on.

Bachelor, Board Of Governors

Finished my last year of undergraduate studies in public policy. Completed a three month economic development internship at the Village of.

Master'S Degree, Computer Science, Management