Patrick Cochran Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Manages PFLAG National's state and local policy and advocacy work, identifying key states in which to invest time and resources; ensuring PFLAG National is tracking and completing grant-funded work in these states and localities, including a $200k grant to advocate for conversion therapy bans in five target states.Identifies bills and policy proposals to.

Washington, DC

• Engages in public engagement work, including providing assistance, resources, and guidance to PFLAG chapters, chapter leaders and members on federal, state and municipal advocacy and policy, including legislation.
• Provides technical assistance, including direct training, on advocacy and policy, including learning opportunities for PFLAG chapters on how to leverage their stories to lobby legislators and other key influencers.
• Monitors and maintains information regarding legislative opportunities for chapters and coordinates chapter advocacy projects based on this information, including community education, organizing, and lobbying.
• Assists with maintenance and expansion of PFLAG legislative tools for PFLAG members.
• Works with the Director of Advocacy, Policy, and Partnerships to provide support to the PFLAG National Board’s Policy Committee.
• Represents PFLAG National at external conferences and events.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coordinated an interdepartmental team for grant-funded policy and advocacy work, including drafting and maintaining an interdepartmental work plan, leading team meetings, submitting reports to both internal management.
• Drafted educational and advocacy-related materials on behalf of PFLAG National to its members, including PFLAG Connects program tools, Advocacy toolkits, and others.
• Conducted outreach to PFLAG chapters in coordination with the Chapter Engagement team. Outreach included recruiting storytellers for Haas Foundation-funded advocacy work, as well as advocacy training sessions.
• Researched and tracked federal and state legislation relating to LGBTQ issues.
• Served as a liaison between PFLAG National and the Board of Directors, including weekly calls with the Board President.
• Drafted talking points for the Executive Director for a variety of audiences, including corporate donors and PFALG chapters.

Washington, DC

• Managed logistics and administration of 2 programs for Gettysburg College students by coordinating with program instructors on curriculum development and scheduling
• Planned outreach and recruitment efforts which drove up enrollment in student programs by over 20%
• Created and reviewed applications for Eisenhower Institute student programs to determine program enrollment
• Worked directly with students, communicating program expectations and logistics, assigning work and giving feedback, and responding to questions
• Built partnerships by inviting speakers to student programs, coordinating meetings between Institute executive staff and outside representatives, and participating in conference calls
• Acted as primary point for Institute’s Chairman and managed her schedule, including speaking engagements, board meetings, conference calls, media requests, etc.

Takoma Park, MD

• Participate in policy discussions concerning affordable housing
• Coordinate with the campaign manager and other members of the policy team to address questions posed to Mr. Jain by constituents and Montgomery County-based interest groups

Gaithersburg, MD

• Performed process analysis of the Montgomery County absentee ballot canvassing process
• Examined ballot canvassing rules and relevant state laws for inefficiencies, weaknesses
• Compared/contrasted ballot canvassing in Montgomery County to other similar localities
• Provided recommendations for improvements to the ballot canvassing process

College Park, MD

-Assisted tenured University of Maryland professor with the publication of a new book discussing the environmental impact of black carbon emissions by checking and properly formatting references, conducting research, and other work as assigned.

Washington, DC

• Performed research, attended Congressional hearings, and drafted memorandums/briefings in support of the Senator’s work on the Housing and Banking Committee
• Interacted with constituents telephonically and in writing; performed required data entry; and coordinated tours of Capitol Hill
• Coordinated events by assisting in procurement, registration, and set-up

Arlington, VA

• Canvassed, assisted in voter registration, and recruited volunteers on behalf of the campaign
• Performed community outreach in support of the campaign goals

Washington, DC

• Authored correspondence to constituents to address their concerns/inquires
• Facilitated internal communications within the office and maintained office organization
• Coordinated attendance for Congressional hearings and meetings with interest groups
• Conducted research on pressing committee issues, such as the Waters of the US Rule.

Washington, DC

• Initiated research for the Leader’s legislative team on various issues including transportation and trade
• Managed official tours, correspondence, and coordinated the Congresswoman’s meetings
• Facilitated internal and external communications between Congressional offices and the Minority Leader’s office
• Assisted in events coordination, set-up, registration, and take-down

College Park, MD

• Performed data entry and analysis on voting habits of state legislators
• Authored/edited reports

Baltimore, MD

• Managed and mediated cases for the Advocacy Unit
• Generated correspondence in response to filed disputes and assisted in maintaining databases

Masters Of Public Policy, Public Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Government And Politics

Bachelor'S Degree, French Language And Literature