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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Directed every aspect of a first-time candidate’s campaign for City Council• Raised over $133,000 in ten months with an individual contribution limit of $600• Implemented a targeted communications strategy including direct mail, digital, and email• Created and ran a field program that knocked 17,000 doors and recruited 50+ unique volunteers

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Directly managed 6 organizers in a field program that made 49,000 calls to voters and knocked over 96,000 doors• Trained and instructed field organizers on volunteer recruitment, canvassing, and volunteer trainings and launches• Ran a text bank program that sent over 202,000 texts – a program for which I wrote scripts, crafted universes, recruited volunteers, and hosted trainings• Outperformed the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate by over 1.96% in the district

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Ran day-to-day operations of a multifaceted field program that made 17,500 phone calls, knocked 7,000 doors, and totaled over 6,000 conversations with voters• Trained and supervised field organizers, interns, and volunteers in all direct voter contact (DVC), including phone banks, door knocks, and text banks• Constructed and maintained intricate voter contact universes within VAN (Voter Activation Network)• Reelected our candidate with 61.91% of the first-choice vote in a 4-candidate race, improving upon her first-choice vote total of 52.26% from last election

Minnesota, United States

• Managed all aspects of virtual volunteering, including recruiting 328 completed volunteer shifts, running phone bank trainings over Zoom, and troubleshooting tech issues• Trained and supervised volunteer leaders who helped run phone banks and recruited additional volunteers• Served as a Virtual Action Center (VAC) Director during GOTV and managed a Zoom that cycled through hundreds of volunteers during the final weeks of the campaign• Reelected all incumbents in my turf, successfully defending state senate and state house seats in competitive districts

Atlanta, Ga

The Supreme Court of the Emory Student Government Association (SGA). Advises other student government members on issues concerning the student constitution and other foundational documents. Has wide-ranging original and appellate jurisdiction to hear cases and is the sole judicial body of Emory SGA.

Atlanta, Ga

Atlanta, Ga

Worked to promote support and engagement for Emory Athletics and foster a premier environment for Emory student athletes. Voted on proposals from the NCAA and represented the interests of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams.

Iowa City, Iowa

Worked closely with field organizers and the regional organizing director in SE Iowa. Attended 1:1 meetings with community members, helped plan debate watch parties and potlucks, and interacted with voters at parades, fairs, festivals, events, and over the phone. Helped coordinate 2 rally-style events for VP Biden by recruiting and managing attendees and assisting the advance team.

St. Paul, Mn

• Talked to voters on the phone and entered canvass data into VAN• Represented the campaign at parades and events• Researched events for voter contact opportunities and assisted with transcriptions of speeches

Minneapolis, Mn

• Researched and reported on policy issues, local and national news items, and court decisions• Interacted with constituents over the phone and in person and corresponded with federal agencies on constituents’ behalf• Created and pitched a sample policy package regarding H-2B Visas with a legislative memo, press release, and op-ed

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, 3.63 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country and Track & Field (2019 Cross Country Captain) History Minor

High School Diploma, 3.86 Gpa, Graduated With Honors

Activities and Societies: Concert Band, Cross Country and Track & Field Track & Field Captain