Robert Mccann Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Michigan Area

Executive Director for Michigan's leading voice in education policy and advocacy, working to ensure every child in Michigan has equitable access to a quality education and the opportunity to succeed both in and outside of the classroom. - Expanded the membership and mission of the organization to become the most outspoken advocate for Michigan's public schools- Established the organization's role as the leading voice on education issues in the Michigan media market- Successfully built a campaign that led to a record K-12 budget being passed in Lansing the past two years.

Provide political & public relations consulting to a variety of clients throughout Michigan.

Lansing, Michigan Area

- Develop and implement the strategic direction of the Senate Democratic Caucus.- Oversee the caucus staff and coordinate efforts between the various teams.- Encourage the creation and utilization of innovative digital outreach tools to rapidly grow the caucus' online presence. - Lead the most aggressive, successful Democratic communications team in Michigan.

Lansing, Michigan Area

Communications Director for the Michigan Senate Democrats.- Draft and implement the strategic messaging plan for the Democratic caucus.- Coordinate responses to media and public inquiries.- Write caucus press releases, blog posts, social media campaigns, speeches, and other materials.- Oversee a staff of writers and organizers that carry out the caucus communications plan.

Social Media Director for a statewide Gubernatorial campaign.· Develop and implement a strategic online communications plan for the campaign.· Coordinate media and public inquiries with a social media response.· Expand public participation in campaign Facebook, Twitter, and blog pages.· Write official campaign press releases, statements, talking points, and other written materials, both for the candidate as well as supporters.· Enhance the interactive components of the campaign website.

Press Secretary for a state department dedicated to environmental protection and stewardship.· Develop internal and external communications for 1,400 person agency.· Respond to daily media inquiries on a wide range of issues that are often highly controversial and politically charged.· Develop proactive outreach to inform the public of environmental issues and concerns in their area, and across the state.· Serve as the official department spokesperson as well as spokesperson for the administration of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on environmental issues.

Special Projects Coordinator for a professional association promoting the growth and success of Michigan's nonprofit community.· Plan task force meetings with nonprofits and legislators to facilitate an open line of communication and provide decision makers with increased awareness of issues impacting nonprofits statewide.· Research policy platform issues to aid nonprofits in advocating for their cause and increasing public awareness.· Coordinate and implement public and media outreach to highlight success stories and the benefits nonprofit organizations provide the public.

M.A., Public Administration

B.A., Political Science