Tobyn G. Smith, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Serve as lead researcher and analyst of state and federal legislative issues related to Forterra’s mission. Draft memoranda and recommendations for management/teams.
• Identify potential public, private, and foundational funding sources for investment in Forterra’s affordable housing, land conservation, and economic development projects.
• Created the communications media piece on Forterra’s Forest-to-Home Initiative, highlighting its economic and market impacts, carbon sequestration projections, and industry trends.
• Develop application content, letters of support, and supplemental materials for government RFPs and private foundation grant applications.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Co-author of a full-scope business plan to create a $100M mass timber manufacturing company in Washington State

Seattle, WA

• Conducted research and analysis on public policy issues, key trends, and legislative actions. Evaluated legislative bills and drafted summaries of key elements to members of the Government Affairs & Community Relations.
• Drafted and collaborated on production of advocacy materials to support the Federation’s legislative agenda. Maintained legislative tracker and Community Calendar.
• Represented the Federation before state legislators at Jewish Community Lobby Day. Coordinated constituent meetings. Collaborated on leave-behind documents for legislators.
• Created electronic communications and community engagements on relevant legislative bills and current events (e.g. COVID-19, 2020 Census, Jewish Community Lobby Day, and Be a Jewish Upstander webinar series)
• Acted as the Federation’s representative at coalition meetings (Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Balance Our Tax Code, Washington Anti-Poverty Advocates Group)

Seattle, Washington, United States

Assisted with and provided industry knowledge for customers to successful retail purchases. Covered cashier responsibilities when needed. Helped restock storeroom during rush days.

Greater Seattle Area

• Managed and collated legislative district data and survey responses for 2019 “Save Our Healthcare” campaign. Created new internal database for use in tracking future CHPW surveys and campaigns

Seattle, WA

• Participated in capstone project commissioned by the CleanTech Alliance to develop a governance model for formative initiative organization, the Northwest Energy Innovation Alliance.
• Performed comprehensive governance model analysis, designing organizational structures and recommendations for effective operational model to build renewable energy market capacity.
• Facilitated in-person meetings between fellow student participants and client.
• Constructed benchmarks for possible future governance models by interviewing and analyzing stakeholder inputs across 5 states in the Pacific Northwest and Washington, D.C.
• Produced and presented a report to the CleanTech Alliance’s Executive Board.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Analyzed and evaluated Congressional legislation pertinent to initiative. Specifically focus on renewable energy, grid security threats, and electricity production.
• Created executive summary and edited sections of North American Supergrid: Transforming Electricity Transmission.
• Co-organized Speaker Series (Introducing the North American Supergrid) to support initiative.
• Represented the Climate Institute at the 20th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo + Policy Forum and other D.C. based events.
• Lobbied public and private sector organizations for political partnerships by coordinating and facilitating conference calls and in-person meetings.
• Summarized global market trends related to initiative, specifically targeting grid transmission projects in China and other developing nations.

Glen Ellen, CA

• Responsible for land management, pest control, orchard expansion, apiary and poultry supervision, and multiple construction projects.
• Initiated and implemented sustainable pesticide and wastewater management processes.
• Developed consumer marketing pieces for Roanti Ranch products and assisted with product sales.
• Hired, supervised, and assisted laborers.

Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY

• Responsible for reviewing course syllabus, generating discussion questions and essay topics and facilitating roundtable discussion.
• Researched national poetry readings/creative writing seminars for potential speaking engagements.
• Acted as liaison to school library to maintain literature availability.

Berkeley, CA

• Conducted and summarized legal research.
• Organized and updated Death Penalty Clinic case databases.
• Maintained office documents and records.

Greater New York City Area

• Interviewed candidates to assess eligibility for a community-based program that offered alternatives to incarceration.
• Conducted background checks, evaluated client needs, and managed court documents.

San Francisco, CA

• Proofread and edited reviews of children’s media and technology to assess age-appropriateness and educational merit.
• Wrote movie reviews with parent recommendations.

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Environmental Policy And Management Specialization, 3.49

Activities and Societies: Member, Green Evans. Volunteer, University of Washington Campus PantryCoursework: Energy & Climate Policy.

Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

Coursework: Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, Business Plan Practicum 1 & 2.

Bachelor'S Degree, Creative Writing, Public Policy, And Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Co-founder, Sarah Lawrence College Kung-Fu Movie Club. Member, Sarah Lawrence College Outdoors Club. Participant.

International Studies And Public Policy

Semester abroad program through the Swedish Program. Full course load in Public Policy, Politics, and International Relations.

High School