Morgan Polk Email & Phone Number

Washington DC

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Drive P-12 education, higher education, workforce, and health policy work with an equity and racial justice lens
• Develop briefings and memos for the Urban League movement on key priorities, including CTC, EITC, ARP ESSER funding, CRT, and PSLF
• Lead a group of 527 advocates in the health equity space and worked closely with Congressional staff to update the Health Equity and Accountability Act for the 117th Congress
• Speak on panels on behalf of the Urban League, including on topics like student loan debt, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and ARP funding
• Advance priorities and build relationships with on the Hill and in the Administration

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Analyzed P-12 education, higher education, workforce, and health policies with an equity and racial justice lens
• Wrote letters in support or opposition to bills in Congress and proposed rules in agencies; monitored legislative activity
• Provided technical expertise to NUL affiliates across 36 states and DC on state and local initiatives in education and health policy
• Drafted a newsletter updating the Urban League movement on a variety of policy areas and current events, published daily between March and November 2020, and weekly thereafter

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Provided research and writing assistance to the Washington Bureau of the National Urban League, including developing a webinar on ESSA implementation, writing a white paper on Pell expansion to short-term programs, and.

Wrote and researched memos Strong Future Maryland used in their state and local advocacy, including on emerging educational equity opportunities statewide. Connected to Strong Future Maryland through Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE).

Ann Arbor, MI

Instructed and provided specific and actionable feedback to student writing Advised student project groups in identifying stakeholders, understanding political landscape, and identifying effective messages for various policy topics

Chicago, IL

Researched financial landscape in Chicago and practices of finance offices in local governments. Wrote policy memos providing background information and/or engagement options for the office on a variety of topics from ESG investing to financial transparency. Led a team of fellows and interns in the research and presentation of a policy pitch for the office.

Ann Arbor, MI

Helped create best practices for efficiency and accuracy in the lab, maximizing quantity of surveys de-identified and minimizing errors made

Greater Memphis Area

7th Grade ESL TeacherTeach For America Corps Member (Memphis '15)

College Station, TX

Assisted graduate students and faculty members on their research. This included finding data sources, coding data, and proof-reading/editing proposals and papers.

College Station, Texas

Worked as aide in a classroomWorked in administrative office Updated and filed paperwork, make copies, take minutes in meetings, staff events for families.

College Station, TX

Administered psychology studiesAnalyzed data using SPSSRead and discussed related studies in the field of social psychology

Frisco, TX

Worked in a special education classroom under a certified special education teacher. Helped students with social and educational goals and skills one-on-one and in small groupsCollected data on student skills to track progress

Mpp, Public Policy Analysis

Activities and Societies: Domestic Policy Corps Women and Gender in Public Policy

Certificate In Education Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Liberal Arts Student Council Phi Eta Sigma Past: AOLP (Aggie Orientation Leader Program) FLARE.