Thomas Ashe Email & Phone Number

Boston, MA, US

Milford, Massachusetts, US

• Served as the legislative liaison for the Department of Correction (Department) to staff across all Executive Secretariats and members and staff of the General Court
• Developed favorable public relationships and active partnerships between DOC and General Court.
• Monitored legislation filed by members of the General Court and evaluate its potential impact on the DOC.
• Managed EOPSS and DOC’s review of state mandated DOC legislative reports.
• Triaged all constituent referrals and inquiries from the Governor’s office and members of the General Court.
• Facilitated and oversaw all aspects of legislative visits to DOC institutions.

Boston, MA, US

• Processed budgets and quarterly reports for subrecipients of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program and Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program.
• Ensured all grant subrecipients complied with all federal and state reporting requirements.
• Coordinated the Shannon Community Safety Initiative.
• Processed the Bulletproof Vest Program applications for cities and towns across the Commonwealth.

US

• Served as the Research Director for the House Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change, Rep. Michael J. Finn, Chairman.
• Investigated and analyzed policies relating to the Commonwealth’s strategy for combating climate change.
• Represented Chairman Finn in hearings and meeting with constituents and stakeholders.
• Liaised with House/Senate counterparts.
• Managed Chairman Finn's Boston schedule.
• Staffed Section 35 Commission meetings for Chairman Finn (as Chairman Finn served as a House appointed member of the Commission).

US

• Served as a Legislative Aide for the Joint House/Senate Committee on Financial Services, specifically Vice Chairman Representative Michael J. Finn.
• Served as the liaison between constituents and Executive branch Secretariats and Departments/Agencies.
• Researched and analyzed policies affecting constituents, including automobile insurance and health care finance.

Cupertino, California, US

• Assessed customers’ support needs and provide solutions.
• Reassured customers when delivering product diagnoses and potential solutions.

South Orange, NJ, US

• Worked as a Graduate Assistant for the Office of Internships and Career Development and Office of Professional Services.
• Evaluated employment trends to ensure a reliable and efficient intern placement strategy.
• Supported the Director by facilitating relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Planned and conducted career events and professional development seminars.
• Monitored and evaluated internship supervisors' and student-interns' compliance with academic requirements.

South Orange, NJ, US

• Supported the Director of Internships and Career Development in workshops and internship searches.
• Working in conjunction with the Graduate Assistant, ensured all internship opportunities were provided to all undergraduate and graduate students.

• Produced and managed the social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Constant Contact.
• Developed the communications strategy by employing dynamic messaging to shape the campaign message.
• Gathered 300+ signatures from registered voters to secure Tom's placement on the state ballot.
• Authored and circulated press releases to the local media via e-mail.
• Worked with the campaign manager and consultants to develop a strategic media buy and Get Out the Vote plan.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Served as a Program Assistant for the Center for Faith-based and Community Initiatives (CBFCI).
• Liaised with officials at the U.S Department of State and the White House on CFBCI’s mission to provide foreign aid to religious and non-profit organizations.
• Authored concept papers and memos on how CFBCI could accelerate progress on ending preventable child and maternal deaths in the Central African Republic.
• Maintained CFBCI's e-mail account and secured travel arrangements for the Deputy Director.

• Addressed constituent concerns via telephone and face-to-face meetings.
• Utilized Voice data system to manage and sort constituent correspondence.
• Provided administrative support to the Western Massachusetts Regional Director and Deputy Director.

• Built a local operation of 20 interns and volunteers to participate in weekly phone banks and canvassing outings.
• Led all campaign advancement efforts for events in the region via announcements to the local media and supporters.

South Orange, NJ, US

• Worked as a Research Assistant to Borislava Manojlovic (Director of Research Projects of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations) and Dr. Andrea Bartoli (Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International.
• Provided research and background information for two projects in coordination with George Mason University.
• Projects included:-Project 1: Learning from Experience – Love and Forgiveness in Government-Project 2: Learning from Experience – Political Prisoners and Their Insights on Love and Forgiveness

South Orange, NJ, US

• Assisted the Dean's office for recruiting current students to school events, prospective undergraduate student information sessions, and open houses.
• Provided support to the marketing department for social media outreach.
• Performed clerical office work and administrative support to the Dean's office and School faculty.

• Built a local operation of 5 interns from various colleges, including Assumption College and College of the Holy Cross.
• Traveled with Congressman Lynch to all events in Worcester County, providing logistical support to him and the advancement team.
• Dedicated 10 hours a week for phone banking to identify supporters and new volunteers.

• Led volunteer recruitment for Springfield, MA area high schools, including Cathedral High School.
• Participated in voter outreach efforts, including registration drives, leading to 500+ new registered voters.

US

• Assisted the Political Director in all efforts relating to reaching out to local and regional directors for the HSDA and local, state, and federal elected officials across the Country.

Springfield, MA, US

• Assisted the City of Springfield’s School Maintenance Department.

• Strategized and formalized plans for Tom Ashe's city council campaign in Springfield, MA.
• Gathered 100 Signatures from registered voters to secure Tom's placement on the municipal ballot.
• Campaign efforts resulted in Tom securing first place in the City Council At-Large preliminary election, out of total field of eleven candidates, and first in the general election.

Washington, DC, US

• Sponsored by then-Rep. John Olver (D-Amherst) and appointed by then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as a House Page.
• Staffed the Democratic cloakroom to enable communications between 150 Members of Congress and their staff
• Enrolled in school at the Library of Congress.
• Attended three Joint Sessions of Congress, including the 2011 State of the Union address by President Barack Obama.

Master Of Arts (M.A), Diplomacy And International Relations

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Diplomacy And International Relations; Minor: Spanish

Political Science And Government

High School Diploma, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program