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Freedman Consulting, LLC, uses its diverse experience in philanthropy, politics, public policy, nonprofits, journalism, and communications to advise a broad range of clients advancing the public interest. We work with the country’s top policymakers, largest foundations, leading advocacy groups, and other public interest leaders as partners in change.

Washington Dc

Washington Dc

Opportunity Nation is a national campaign whose mission is to restore the American Dream. As a coalition of more than 340 nonprofits, community colleges and businesses we advocate for bipartisan, evidence-based policies and practices that will close the opportunity gap in America and ensure all children and youth get the chance to thrive. We host convenings like the National Opportunity Summit, which brings together more than 1,000 cross sector leaders and young adults, and we measure opportunity each year with the Opportunity Index.

Washington Dc

Support two senior executives and manage three staff in two offices leading 30+ staff member organization. Lead and manage all internal communications among three program directors, executives; staff wide calls and annual retreats. Relaunch national advisory board, recruiting and onboarding five new board members. Create and refine processes to drive culture change towards collaboration across multiple programs and staff in nine states. Lead in major office move, negotiating five-year $1.92 million lease with landlord and subleases with two subtenants, plus complete renovation for more than 6,500 square feet of office space.

Child Care Aware® of America leads projects and advocates for policies that ensure every child has access to affordable, quality,safe child care where children can begin their early learning journey. After 8 years serving military families in marketing, program and development roles, I was recruited to join Child Care Aware of America to lead the five person communications and marketing team.

Alexandria, Va

Created national career conferences, featured by Obama White House and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Doubled engagement and chaired 12-member Advisory Council, which reported to president. 2012 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of A Silver Award winner.

Writer, editor, project manager for magazines, nonprofit organizations including the National Military Family Association, the Wounded Warrior Project, GI Jobs, Military Spouse, Vetrepreneur, Diversity/Careers in Engineering and Information Technology magazine. Wrote 500-5000 word features; notable interviews such as legislative advisor to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spouse of the first Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the JCS, undercover technical intelligence officer. Personal essays published in two writing textbooks, the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Student Lawyer, a publication of the American Bar Association.

Alexandria, Va

Fundraising team secured three-year grant from Sierra Club for military kids’ summer camps Testified before Senate Veterans Affairs Committee regarding deployment affects on employment

Spokane, Wa

Ms, Information Management

Ba, Journalism

Education record

My post secondary path included time studying in community college. As a first generation college student community college gave me.