I continue to consult on communications and fundraising at the state and municipal levels. This work deeply continues to inform my own research into the power of political communications at multiple levels of government.
Andrew Flowers for State Representative Walpole, MA
Finance Director, 2020
• Wrote Finance Plan, directed and ran candidate’s call time, and performed donor research
• Planned fundraisers and Meet & Greets
ROX Votes, Madison Park Development Corporation
Data Analyst, 2019
• Analyzed affordable housing data files from municipal, state, and national elections to maximize GOTV efforts
• Authored GOTV strategy for Boston GOTV initiative for upcoming municipal election
Rick Bohn for Larimer County Treasurer Boston, MA
Communications Director, 2018
• Wrote press releases and website content for candidate’s website
• Drafted questionnaire responses to newspapers and organizations
Kurth Lampe Worldwide Chicago, IL
Political Associate, 2014
• Wrote press releases and content for the Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation and Kurth Lampe
• Supervised interns in WordPress, writing press releases, and conducting research
Dan Roche for Congress (7th Congressional District Primary) Chicago, IL
Finance Director, 2014
• Wrote Finance Plan, directed and ran candidate’s call time, and performed donor research
• Prepared campaign finance report per FEC regulations and managed campaign finance committee
• Planned fundraisers and maintained online database of all pledged and received donations
43rd Ward, City of Chicago Chicago, IL
Director of Communications and Outreach, 2013
• Wrote press releases, talking points, correspondence, and newsletter with a circulation of 9,000
• Planned ward events by managing donations, volunteers, scheduling, and transportation
• Liaised among community groups, city agencies, and special event companies
Friends of Michele Smith (43rd Ward Aldermanic Race) Chicago, IL
Operations Manager, 2010-2011
• Wrote press releases, web content, and weekly campaign literature; drafted questionnaire responses
• Researched and developed policy, briefed the candidate on pertinent issues
• Coordinated petitioning, canvassing, and candidate forums; scheduled staff, and fundraising events