Thomas Mills Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Direct the strategic communications efforts of the Commission charged with regulating casino gaming and sports wagering in Massachusetts - Develop and lead the proactive and reactive media relations strategy for the Commission- Primary staff-level media spokesperson- Serve as an advisor to the Chair, Commissioners, and Executive Director- Oversee the.

Cambridge, MA

• Contributing writer to a number of university platforms, including the Harvard Gazette, To Serve Better, and Harvard Local.
• Wrote and edited profiles, news articles, digital copy, speeches, and other written collateral.
• Contributed to strategic communications efforts and public affairs strategy.
• Collaborated with colleagues across the university on a variety of communications efforts.
• Managed an eclectic portfolio of long-term and deadline driven special projects.
• Researched and drafted briefing materials for senior level leadership, including the Office of the President.

Boston, MA

• Served as the senior agency writer/editor. Responsible for developing, writing, and editing all public-facing documents. Other writing responsibilities include speeches, blog posts, social media copy, and internal.
• Served as a senior strategic advisor to the Commissioner, and as a member of the Department’s executive staff.
• Developed, managed and executed external relations strategies; including message development, document production, and stakeholder engagement. Additionally responsible for developing internal communications strategies.
• Managed legislative affairs; including working directly with legislators and external stakeholders on policy, legislation, and regulations.
• Played a key role in the development, planning, and execution of new policies, regulations, and legislation.
• Oversaw the office of constituent services.

Boston, MA

• Served as a senior strategic advisor to the Commissioner, and as a member of the Department’s executive staff.
• Developed, managed, and executed external relations strategies; including message development, document production, and stakeholder engagement.
• Managee legislative affairs; including working directly with legislators and external stakeholders on policy, legislation, and regulations.
• Played a key role in the development and planning of new policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Managed the office of constituent services.
• Member of the management team responsible for developing and executing business operations.

Boston, MA

• Served as a senior strategic advisor to Commissioner Stacey Monahan and the Patrick Administration. Member of the Department’s executive staff.
• Developed, managed, and executed external relations strategies; including message development, document production, and stakeholder engagement.
• Managed legislative affairs; including working directly with legislators and external stakeholders on legislation.
• Supervised the office of constituent services; responsible for managing staff, and ensuring responsive follow-up to inquiries.
• Played a key role in the development and planning of new policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• A member of the management team responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and executing a major department-wide business process redesign.

Boston, MA

• Served as a policy and political advisor to Representative Ehrlich.
• Managed all aspects of media relations; including press releases, earned media, event management, rapid response, and press outreach.
• Managed legislative, budget, and committee agendas.
• Developed comprehensive legislative proposals from inception to drafting, and legislative strategy.
• Legislative initiatives include: legislation overhauling how natural gas leaks are graded and addressed in the commonwealth; legislation to enhance business development and innovation by limiting non-compete agreements.
• Researched and draft legislation and budget amendments.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Developed and executed strategic communications plans on behalf of issue based and legislative clients.
• Advised non-profit and advocacy organizations on their communications and media strategy.
• Developed messages for national issue and legislative campaigns to ensure goals were achieved.
• Managed media relations for clients with local, state, national, and international reporters; including on the record responsibilities.
• Arranged, prepped, and oversaw interviews between clients and members of print and broadcast media.
• Worked on campaigns with low media interest, however secured high rates of coverage from outlets such as the New York Times, Agence France Press, NBC News, and a number of industry specific trade publications.

• Served as an advisor on policy, political affairs, and district issues.
• Managed all aspects of media relations; including press releases, earned media, event management, rapid response, and press outreach.
• Developed and managed Representative Ehrlich’s initial legislative and budget agendas.
• Served as Representative’s writer – responsible for drafting speeches, press releases, and statements.
• Drafted, filed, and tracked legislation and budget items.
• Took time off from official role to develop the Representative’s re-election strategy.

• Formed strategy for both primary and general election as well as served as an advisor on political matters and policy issues.
• Served as the on-the-record spokesman with local and state media.
• Prepared first-time candidate for debates and media interviews.
• Served as candidate’s speechwriter – responsible for drafting all speeches and statements.

Acton, MA

• Served as campaign spokesman; developed productive working relationships with local media assigned to day-to-day campaign coverage as well as state-wide journalist focused on campaign features. Worked directly with.
• Developed campaign message to establish candidate as a major player in the area.
• Prepared candidate for over 20 debates to ensure both his political and policy differences were made clear.
• Drafted all speeches for the candidate, including stump speech, election night speech, and press statements.