Sandy Scott Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Currently Senior Advisor to the CEO at AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteering that brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges. More than 270,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve through over 2,000 organizations at 40,000 locations across the country. Advise CEO on.

Arlington, VA

Served a year-long full-time detail at the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service, a temporary federal agency established by Congress charged with reviewing the military selective service process and considering methods to increase participation in military, national, and public service. The bipartisan, 11-member Commission released.

Washington DC

As Senior Communications Advisor, led the development of the agency’s message and communications strategy, advised CEO and Board on communication strategy; wrote speeches, op-eds, and other external communications for CEO, Board members, and senior staff, and oversaw media outreach for the agency and its programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Since 1995, have served in variety of positions of increasing responsibility advancing the national service and volunteerism movements through media, government relations, stakeholder outreach, and partnership building. Director, Digital Strategy and Public Affairs (April 2014-October 2015) Senior Communications Advisor (September 2009-April 2009).

Washington DC

Developed legislative strategy, drafted bills and amendments, wrote committee reports and statements, and negotiated with Administration and congressional staff on legislation, policy, and oversight of the National Park Service, conservation corps programs, Land and Water Conservation Fund, and scenic and historic trails. Lead staff for 23 bills enacted.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Chief policy advisor on foreign affairs, health, education, welfare, environment, budget, refugee and immigration issues. Wrote speeches, newsletters, press releases and correspondence. Researched issues, monitored legislation, briefed Congressman before hearings and markups, and organized Town Hall meetings.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Fundraiser and event planner for candidates for U.S. House of Representatives and nonprofit organizations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Wrote floor statements, domestic poverty programs, and conducted research on homeless shelter providers (part-time).

Fresno, California Area

Organized grassroots support for environmental and consumer legislation in California. Lobbied state legislators, testified before county commissions, coordinated volunteers, designed media strategy, and built coalitions.

Austin, Texas Area

Recruited, trained and supervised more than 600 volunteers to register 11,000 volunteers as part of Freedom Summer, a national project to register voters at unemployment offices, health clinics city buses, and food distribution centers.

Mpa

Activities and Societies: Lucius Littauer Fellow

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science