Nathan Leach Email & Phone Number

Gilbert, Az, Us

Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Founded the group in 2016, worked to incorporate it in 2020.- Spearheaded public education initiatives about Nebraska Legislature's nonpartisan structure.- Engaged with lawmakers, testified before legislative committees, and monitored legislative bills.- Indexed nearly 500 legislative rulings since 1937 for historical research.- Established partnerships with nonprofits like Civic Nebraska, the Norris Institute, and NE Civic Engagement Table.- Managed Board of Directors' activities, including agendas, meetings, minutes, and monthly planning sessions.- Recruited and coordinated with board officers.- Recruited over 20 Board applicants, ensuring political balance and geographic diversity.- Maintained a robust social media presence and created educational content on nonpartisanship.- Developed and maintained a website with articles on George Norris and nonpartisanship.- Provided legislative rules resources during sessions and corresponded with legislative leaders.- Fostered relationships between former and new Nebraska lawmakers.- Delivered presentations, including a keynote at the 2022 Norris Breakfast in McCook.- Developed a strategic plan with input from mentors and supporters for board adoption.- Incorporated AI technology to increase the searchability of legislative records and boost efficiency in administrative tasks.- Led fundraising efforts and applied for grants with no prior experience.- Drafted policies, resolutions, and motions for board approval.Note: This position was primarily volunteer, with compensation provided irregularly as a stipend.

Kearney, Nebraska, United States

Coordinate and lead activities for legislative organizing and provide direct care for community members, coalitions, and partnerships.Coordinate Civic Nebraska's Voting Rights Advocates program along with the Omaha/Lincoln field organizer.Coordinate interns, community partners, and volunteers' efforts for team cohesion and task management. Lead outreach efforts to engage voters and residents across the state, specifically outside of Nebraska's three largest counties.Contribute to the Election Protection Program for all relevant primary and general elections.Contribute to Get Out the Vote campaigns and other voter education initiatives.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Trained to provided military regulatory guidance to JAG officers and military commanders at the Judge Advocate General’s Paralegal Specialist Training Center at Ft. Lee, VAAttended monthly drill training with the 110th Multifunctional Medical Battalion and JAG office at Joint Force Headquarters in Lincoln, NE

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

Assisted the management team in door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and letter writing campaignsMonitored social media platforms, prepared weekly reports, and assisted in planning fundraising eventsOrganized and staffed booths at community fairs, as well as student outreach events at universitiesProcessed donation checks, and researched impact of nonpartisan elections on SD’s legislative procedure

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Assisted in everyday operations of the Arizona State SenatePrepared Senate Chamber for floor session, and Senate hearing rooms for committee hearingsTended to the needs of senators while in the Senate Chamber, in hearings, and in party caucusesDelivered mail and legislative materials throughout the Capitol ComplexHelped constituents around the Capitol Complex, filed bills, computer & technical assistance

Kearney, Nebraska

Tracked specific bills moving through the Nebraska Legislature, and reported their progress to the BCCHP Executive Board and other stake-holdersAssisted the Youth Coordinator in programming for the Buffalo County Youth Advisory BoardPlanned a day-long trip for the Youth Advisory Board to the Capitol, coordinated meetings with state agencies and elected officials, and organized a Mock Legislative Session in the Warner Legislative Chamber