Sean O'Brien Email and Phone Number

-Oversees the legislative portfolio of Fair Wisconsin, the only statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights and political advocacy organization.-Crafts strategic messaging, coordinates lobbying efforts, and monitors all state policy pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community in Wisconsin.-Organized the Wisconsin LGBTQ+ Policy and Advocacy Coalition, a coordination hub for progressive partners defending against the national wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.-Worked to block more than a 26 anti-LGBTQ+/trans bills in the 2023-24 legislative session. -Designed Fair Wisconsin’s electoral strategy from 2020-24, building the organization’s largest election program to mobilize LGBTQ+ voters and support pro-equality candidates up and down the ballot.-Created the Fair Wisconsin Federal PAC running a $200k program in the first 3 months of existence.

Coordinated Fair Wisconsin’s 2020 GOTV program. Implemented strategic plans coordinated with America Votes, Wisconsin Voices, Rock the Vote and Drag Out the Vote. Developed Direct voter contact plans, engaging more than 120,000 people through out the state of Wisconsin.

Consulted for several local and regional political campaigns in South-Central Wisconsin, including Yanna Williams for Verona School Board, Ali Muldrow for Madison School Board, Britt Cuddaback for Dane County Board, and Jane Bucher for Green County Judge and others. Gained experience in staff management, fundraising, digital strategy, field programs, and platforms such as NGP-VAN and ActBlue.

One of the founding members of Edgewood College’s first-ever campus resource center for LGBTQ+ students. Worked closely with the Director of Student Inclusion and the Women’s and Gender Studies Department Chair to develop a proposal for Edgewood’s Queer Student Center (QSC). QSC now works to connect Edgewood College to the broader LGBTQ+ community in Madison

Conducted background research and screened applications for more than 200 appointments to boards and commissions under the preview of Governor Evers. Staffed events and assisted with general office duties.

Responsible for policy research and donor database management. Communicated with voters through mass email, social media, and phone. Gathered nomination signatures, offered photography services, and staffed the candidate at dozens of functions, including the State Democratic Party Convention, the campaign’s election night program, fundraisers, and other large events.

Analyzed legislation for Representative Taylor on many issues, including gun control, medical marijuana, and child safety seats. Worked closely with the Chief of Staff to write a comprehensive package of legislation that would ban high-capacity magazines and close legal loopholes in Wisconsin to reduce gun violence. Prepared policy memos, distributed blue books, and responded to constituent correspondence.

Knocked thousands of doors across southeastern Wisconsin, educating voters on issues pertinent to the upcoming election