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State Of Washington

Olympia, Washington, United States

Helping communicate new initiatives and the vision of the Washington Commissioner of Public Lands.

Seattle, Wa

Providing support to Woodland Park Zoo's Executive Leadership Team on Executive, External, and Internal Communications.Project manage advocacy materials including King County Parks Levy communications, Community Benefits Repot, Legislative Agenda, and Annual Impact Report.Create and influence thought leadership strategy and tactics to reach new and influential audiences for the zoo's conservation mission.Draft and edit op-eds, letters, campaign initiatives and other external communications from the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors.Draft, edit, and coach Executive Leadership Team on presentations for internal and external audiences.

Seattle, Wa

Develop and implement the zoo's thought leadership program.Create and institute internal communication policy guidelines.Lead the zoo's efforts to comply with City of Seattle Management Agreement reporting requirements.

Seattle, Wa

Draft and edit Senator Maria Cantwell's 2018 voter guide statement.Draft and edit Senator Maria Cantwell's political remarks through summer of 2018.

Seattle, Wa

Compose and edit speeches, talking points, sound bites, OpEd articles, and letters to organizations and constituents on behalf of the Senator. Combine policy expertise from Legislative Aides, on the ground perspectives from Outreach Directors, and editorial guidance from the Communication Director and other senior staff to create engaging and informative remarks for the Senator to deliver. Consult on political speeches and messaging, including the Senator's statements at the 2012 and 2016 Democratic National Conventions and the Senator's 2012 and 2018 re-election campaigns.

Seattle, Wa

Manage logistics and staffed Senator Cantwell during in-state travel, visiting every county in Washington state.Provided confidential counsel and support while also serving as a sounding board for new communication ideas and policy stances. Gave edits to prepared remarks and "punched up" both official and campaign speeches for rhetorical impact. Communicated briefing needs to policy, communications, and outreach departments and was responsible for building the briefing books for every day of the Senator's in-state schedules.

Seattle, Wa

Successfully led a campaign to nominate Shasti Conrad to be considered by the King County Council to fill a State Senate vacancy. Oversaw all policy, communications, and strategy for the campaign including website materials. Navigated an inexperienced, but passionate candidate through a crowded and accomplished field to secure a nomination to be considered by the King County Council.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Converted qualitative intake data from DVRC clients into anonymous quantitative demographic and statistical data. Compiled statistical data into reports for the many government, private, and non-profit organizations that funded DVRC. Provided administrative assistance to the Executive Director and Grants Director and was tasked with planning and organizing special events including a two-day conference for all DV service providers in New Mexico.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Recruit and organize local volunteers to knock doors, make phone calls, and drive campaign messaging during the 2008 Coordinated Campaign on behalf of New Mexico State Democratic Party and Democratic National Committee. Independently led the Estancia, NM field campaign office and co-led the Tijeras, NM campaign office. Build and lead a team of over 150 volunteers across two counties to drive a historically large voter mobilization effort that helped elect a Democratic President, U.S. Senator, and three Democratic U.S. Representatives.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States And Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Organize grassroots political support for the federal sustainability and environmental agenda of a nationwide network of state-based advocacy organizations in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, and Montana.Plan and execute press strategies to drive coverage of environmental issues in important local markets.Recruit, hire, train, and manage all logistics of a summer climate change fundraising campaign.Beat fundraising goals to become third fastest campaign office to raise more than $10,000 nationwide, trailing only LA and NYC offices.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology With Honors

Activities and Societies: Debate Team, Writing Center, Whitman College Technical Services, Interpretive Events Coach.Salzman-Medica Debate.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Debate Team, Drama Club, Knowledge Bowl, Tennis Team, AP History, AP Government, AP Statistics, AP English.2003.