Maya Efrati, Jd, Mpp Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C.

As the new Deputy Director of Legislation, I am part of the team leading the organization's federal legislative advocacy work, and serve as lead legislative counsel on many of the organization's top Congressional and agency priorities. I work directly with internal leadership and colleagues, national and longstanding coalition partners, legislative staff.

Washington, D.C.

Provided legal and policy analysis of federal, state, and local legislation as part of the Legal, U.S. Programs team. Worked with regional campaign directors across the U.S., national coalition partners, and state lobbyists to draft bill text and provide technical assistance for state and local legislative proposals. Researched and drafted internal.

Washington, D.C.

Under the supervision of D.C. Director Spencer P. Boyer, Senior Legislative Counsel Kirstin Dunham, and Elections and Government Director Dan I. Weiner, and working closely with Senior Director of Justice Lauren-Brooke (L.B.) Eisen, Vice President of Democracy Wendy Weiser, and Senior Counsel Eliza Sweren-Becker, among others, my role furthered the.

Washington, D.C.

In my role as Policy Counsel, I expanded my day-to-day duties and broader strategic role at the National Whistleblower Center, working directly with Executive Directors Stephen Kohn and John Kostyak.

Washington, D.C.

Proactively furthered federal legislative advocacy goals as lead and often sole staffer on all policy analysis, implementation of agenda, and persuasive oral presentation and memoranda. Work directly with Congressional and agency staff on language drafting, policy implementation, and other timely advocacy issues. Conduct legal research and analysis on.

Washington, D.C.

Developed legislative and legal analysis relating to partisan gerrymandering, campaign finance and dark money in politics, electoral rules and potential reforms, and voting rights protections, under the supervision of Senior Counsel Scott Greytak.

Greater Washington D.C. Area

I explored voting reforms which aim to revitalize the American electoral system, and ensure access and enhance discourse to our system of governance for all Americans. As part of the legal team of an organization which has substantial expertise of alternative structural electoral reform, I was able to work on a broad array of voting and election law.

- Prepared motions and briefs for relief from judgment submitted to the court to further claims of innocence and in conjunction with other student attorneys based on outlines and concepts specified by supervising attorneys.- Solicited and reviewed technical and scientific data to develop memos delineating detailed consequences for possible legal avenues.

Washington, D.C.

Drafted issue reports, internal memoranda, and electronic communication on campaign donation disclosure laws and election voting restrictions. Conducted the initial research and drafting for CAP's review of the judicial vacancy and nominations process in two states, Texas and Pennsylvania. Researched diversity in federal courts nationwide. Examined.

Los Angeles, California

Wrote documents for internal union and public use on campaign issues and labor negotiations. Managed social media and digital outreach to members, as well as effective targeting of public audiences and greater influence in political sphere.Work was part time and paid.

Sherman Oaks, California

As political and campaign staff, helped lead field staff, coordinated and conducted canvassing, and advocated toward community groups for our candidate through the successful conclusion of the campaign. As research intern when initially brought on the campaign team, conducted opposition research on financial data and media advocacy issues.

Mar Vista, California

- Responded to high volumes of telephone inquiries, assisted in office and event organization (i.e. High Holy Days, Bar/Mat Mitzvahs, Weddings, etc.), and dealt with the administrative side of a biweekly religious school (about 50 children, ages 5 to 13). - During weekly religious services, interacted with members and guests, ensured facility was set up.

Herzliya, Israel

Organized all course logistics, assisted with students with subject comprehension, and graded written assignments. Course: Cultural Perspectives of Conflict Resolution

Jaffa-Tel Aviv, Israel

- Researched and identified grant opportunities to support the organization’s existing programs, resulting in a) an organized grant database and b) a targeted assessment on viability, ease of application for several dozen specific grants, c) allowing future obtainment of significant additional money for community and advocacy programs. - Provided.

Encino, California

Worked an average of 16 to 20 hours a week as a barista during 11th and 12th grades.

Doctor Of Law, Master Of Public Policy

Doctor of Law (J.D., University of Michigan Law School) Activities and Societies: Co-President of the Jewish Law Students Association, and.

Bachelor Of Arts, Government

[Degree conferred in the Raphael Racanati International School, in the Lauder School of Government, with a focus on International.

High School Diploma

- Yearbook Editor, de Toledo High School, 2006-2008 - Debate Team, Granada Hills Charter High School, 2004-2006 - Highland Hall Waldorf.