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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Managed successful re-election campaign of Ramsey County Attorney John Choi amidst a national blowback against progressive prosecutors. Tasked with overseeing and managing strategy, field work, campaign coordination, fundraising, and other aspects of campaign. Works directly with candidiate. Organized successful fundraiser with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.

Washington DC

Intern in the Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum serving the people of Minnesota's 4th Congressional District. Responsible for day to day operations, press clips, constituent relations, etc. Assists legislative team, communications director, and the Congresswoman.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Worked as campaign manager for Uriah Ward's successful campaign for the SPPS Board of Education. Effectively managed a team of five in setting campaign strategy, raising a substantial amount of campaign funds, and building a broad coalition of support among elected officials, labor unions, community organizations and more. Success resulted in an.

Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing a team of 15 ambassadors to organize youth voter turnout in Minnesota. Reports to Rock the Vote national and worked with national media. Contract extended following election to join Georgia organizing team for the Senate Runoffs.

Responsible for leading statewide organization, facilitating contact with state and national party, as well as elected officials and candidates, expanding organization throughout Minnesota, serving on High School Democrats of America National Committee.

Responsible for communications with media, voters and DFL. Made direct voter contact, represented campaign at community events, debates and forums, wrote letters and gave quotes published in media, served as liaison between campaign and the Minnesota DFL.

Was responsible for staffing elected officials at public events, drafting and sending “Email Blasts” to thousands of voters in Saint Paul, creating a report of the election results for future reference with team.SERVICE (Groups/Committees/Non-Profit Boards)

Saint Paul, Minnesota

I was lead canvassed for the Saint Paul DFL advocating for Mitra Jalali Nelson for City Council, Her for House and Trista Matascastillo for Ramsey Country Commisioner, while training other canvassers. All candidates were successful in their elections.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Researched and communicated with delegates for the DFL State Convention, compiled reports for the candidate before meetings, events, or interviews, led a group of volunteers at DFL State Convention in completing urgent needs for the campaign.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Gained immense experience in grassroots organizing, completing direct voter contact, organizing volunteer and campaign events, and using the VAN database extensively.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Conducted research on DNC Delegates and used findings to create strategies for the campaign's focus.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

This was my first job in politics, i accumulated a great amount of experience in organizing and built my passion in the field.

Political Science/Classical Mediterranean And Middle Eastern Studies Double Major,N

Activities and Societies: Urban Studies Concentration Strategic Planning Champion Presidential Inauguration Committee Corporate Relations.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Public Administration

Visiting Arts Student: Political Studies and Public Administration

Graduate

Activities and Societies: Junior Class Representative