Experience
Minneapolis Public Schools  September 2014 - Present
Minneapolis Public Schools  September 2014 - Present
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee  February 2013 - May 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota Historical Society  June 2012 - August 2012
Camp Onamia   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Political Science, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Policy Analysis, Constituent Services, Community Organizing, International Relations, SPSS, Grassroots

Education
St. Olaf College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science

American University   2013 — 2013
Political Science

Experience
Restaurant Opportunity Center- United   January 2014 - June 2014
Betsy Hodges for Mayor  February 2013 - January 2014
Presidential Inaugural Committee  December 2012 - January 2013
Democratic National Committee  October 2011 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   September 2005 - March 2011

Skills
Political Campaigns, Politics, Grassroots, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Public Policy, Public Relations, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Government, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Community Development, Media Relations, Political Consulting, Marketing Communications, Problem Solving, Collaborative Problem..., Project Management, Staff Development, Staff Management, Recruiting

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1993 — 1997
Political Science

Bloomington High School South, Bloomington, IN   1991 — 1993

Experience
Accounting Pros   October 2014 - Present
Panera Bread  September 2013 - October 2014
Academic Support Center, Minnesota State University Moorhead   January 2012 - May 2014
Academic Support Center, Minnesota State University Moorhead   January 2013 - June 2013
Student Senate, Minnesota State University Moorhead   August 2012 - May 2013
Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Minnesota State University Moorhead   May 2012 - December 2012
Admissions Office, Minnesota State University Moorhead   April 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - November 2012
MSUM Student Senate, Minnesota State University Moorhead   October 2011 - August 2012
MSUM Student Senate, Minnesota State University Moorhead   November 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Political Campaigns, Political Science, Student Leadership, Student Affairs, Volunteer Management, Student Development, Higher Education, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Non-profits, Fundraising, Editing, Admissions, Social Media, Student Recruiting, Budget, Campaign Strategies, Campaigns, Writing, Academic Advising, Leadership, Budgets, Recruiting, Critical Thinking, Social Networking, Conflict Resolution, Qualitative Research, Leadership Development, Data Analysis, Staff Development, Policy Analysis, Time Management, Facebook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2010 — 2013
BA, Political Science

Experience
Fish & Richardson P.C.   February 2015 - Present
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  March 2014 - December 2014
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP  October 2013 - January 2014
ACLU of Minnesota  January 2013 - July 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - November 2012

Skills
CRM, Legal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Leadership, Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, C++, C, Java, Communications skills, Admirable Work ethic, Courts, Event Planning, Government, Policy, Analysis

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy, Political Science & Economics

Experience
womenwinning  2015 - Present
womenwinning  2015 - 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2014 - November 2014
Anne Mavity for Hennepin County Commissioner   February 2014 - May 2014
Landmark College  August 2012 - December 2013

Skills
Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Photoshop, HTML, Team Leadership, Organization, Communication, Social Networking, Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Data Entry, Volunteer Recruiting, Hiring, Student Recruiting

Education
Landmark College   2012 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Experience
Lifelong Wealth Advisors  July 2013 - Present
Waddell & Reed  May 2012 - August 2013
Welsh Companies  2011 - 2011
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Organizing, People Management, Database Implementation, Database Management, Cold Calling, Independent Research, Streamline Processes, Research, Databases, Database Admin, Management, Phone Banking

Education
Iowa State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Rosemount High School

Experience
NYC Department of Education  September 2014 - Present
Teach For America  June 2014 - Present
Institute of International Education  August 2013 - June 2014
Minnesota State University Moorhead  July 2010 - December 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   2012 - November 2012
YMCA  June 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota State University Student Association  August 2011 - June 2012
Minnesota State University Moorhead  May 2011 - May 2012
The MSUM Advocate   September 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Student Affairs, Student Development, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Higher Education, Facebook, Teaching, Leadership, Political Science, Public Relations, Social Media, Research, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Editing, Program Development, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Teaching English as a..., Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Writing, Curriculum Design, Customer Service

Education
Fordham University   2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Childhood Education (1-6)

Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts and Literature Education and Writing

Experience
Wilson Elser  August 2015 - Present
Langford McLetchie LLC   October 2014 - July 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   2010 - 2010
R.T. Rybak for Governor   2009 - 2010

Skills
Interpersonal Skills, Broad General Knowledge, Writing, Editing and..., Computer Skills, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Research, Politics, Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Government, Nonprofits, History

Education
McDaniel College   2011 — 2013

Mounds Park Academy

Experience
White Earth Nation   May 2014 - May 2015
United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs  May 2013 - August 2013
Indian Child Welfare Law Center  January 2013 - May 2013
University of St. Thomas Interprofessional Center   August 2012 - January 2013
Regional Native Public Defense Corp.   May 2012 - August 2012
180 Degrees Inc.  October 2011 - December 2011
Cross Country Courier  July 2005 - July 2010
Minnesota DFL Party   July 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Microsoft Word, SPSS, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Research, Westlaw, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Public Policy

Education
University of St. Thomas   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Political Science

Normandale Community College   2005 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Experience
Dalai Lama Fellows  June 2015 - Present
Davis Projects for Peace  June 2015 - Present
Uncommon Fund @ University of Chicago   December 2014 - Present
University of Chicago  February 2015 - April 2015
Chengdu Urban Rivers Association   August 2014 - September 2014
Global Citizen Year  May 2014 - August 2014
Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences   July 2014 - July 2014
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2014 - July 2014
Patisserie Margo   June 2014 - July 2014
Global Citizen Year  August 2013 - April 2014

Education
The University of Chicago   2014 — 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Cultural Anthropology and English

National Outdoor Leadership School
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (W-EMT)

Culver Academies   2009 — 2013

Experience
Winona State University  August 2013 - Present
Associate  May 2014 - June 2015
Winona State University  January 2013 - May 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   September 2012 - November 2012
Barrett Chrissis for House   June 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, University Teaching, Chemistry, Geology, Geochemistry

Education
Winona State University   2011 — 2016
Geoscience, Environmental Geology

Indiana University Bloomington
Field Camp- Geology, Hydrology, and Geochemistry

Experience
StevenBe   June 2015 - Present
Fantasy Flight Games  March 2013 - May 2014
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA)   January 2013 - March 2013
Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth, MN   August 2006 - March 2013
Labor 2010 (North East Area Labor Council)   August 2010 - November 2010
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2010 - August 2010
Beth Olson for Duluth City Council At-Large   May 2009 - November 2009
Labor 2008   October 2008 - November 2008
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2008 - November 2008
Al Franken for US Senate   May 2008 - June 2008

Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, GOTV, Event Planning, Coalition Building, Media Relations, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Votebuilder, Public Policy, Political Communication, Public Relations, Press Releases, Campaigns, Social Networking, Voter Contact, Editing, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Message Development, Copy Editing, Political Strategy, Speech Writing, Canvassing, Social Media, Training, Politics, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Marketing

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2015 — 2018
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

The College of St. Scholastica   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, Cultural Studies, Philosophy

Hermantown High School   2005 — 2009

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2015 - Present
Minnesota DFL House   May 2014 - November 2014
Hennepin County  January 2014 - May 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2013 - May 2014
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2013 - September 2013
Indiana House Democratic Caucus  May 2012 - August 2012
U.S. House of Representatives   May 2011 - August 2011
Indiana House Democratic Caucus  March 2010 - November 2010
Indiana General Assembly  December 2009 - March 2010

Skills
Politics, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Fundraising, Research, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Campaign Strategies, Votebuilder, Campaign Managment, Digital Organizing

Education
University of Saint Thomas School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Law

Purdue University   2006 — 2010
B.A., Political Science, Sociology

Experience
House DFL Caucus  March 2014 - December 2014
Vote Robert Lilligren   June 2013 - November 2013
OutFront Minnesota  February 2013 - May 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2012 - November 2012
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center  March 2009 - May 2012
Greg Lemke for MN House of Rep.   February 2010 - November 2010
Al Franken for Senate Recount Committee & Mark Dayton Transition Team   November 2008 - November 2010

Skills
Political Campaigns, Legislative Relations, Field Operations, State Politics, Public Policy, Managing Database, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Political Communication, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Grassroots, Politics, Volunteer Management, Government, Political Science, Legislation

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Experience
McCollum Crowley Law   September 2014 - Present
Ramsey County Elections  September 2014 - December 2014
Al Franken For Senate  April 2014 - August 2014
Cafe Patteen   January 2014 - April 2014
Keith Ellison for Congress  September 2013 - January 2014
Lisa Bender for Minneapolis City Council   October 2013 - November 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   2013 - September 2013
City Pages  October 2011 - May 2012
Twin Cities Daily Planet  September 2011 - December 2011
The Oracle  September 2010 - November 2011

Skills
Proofreading, Photography, Social Media, Blogging, Facebook, Editing, Books, Social Networking, Journalism, Press Releases, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Freelance Writing, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Newsletters, WordPress

Education
Hamline University   2009 — 2012
BA, English, International Journalism Certificate

University of York

Experience
Buckhannon Historic Landmarks Commission   September 2015 - Present
Bruegger's Bagels  October 2014 - August 2015
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota  February 2015 - May 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   October 2014 - November 2014
AVI Foodsystems  September 2011 - December 2013
Boston Preservation Alliance  June 2013 - August 2013
Little People Alliance   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Research, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD Architecture, Rhinoceros, Java, Public Speaking, InDesign, Spanish, Social Media, Event Planning, Grasshopper, Historic Preservation, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver, Facebook, Graphic Design, Maya, Online Social Networking, Presentation Skills, Microfinance

Education
Wellesley College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture and International Relations - History

Massachusetts Institute of Technology   2011 — 2013
Course 4 - Architecture

Experience
Eastman Music Company  September 2015 - Present
NationBuilder  February 2015 - April 2015
NationBuilder  May 2014 - February 2015
Pinnacle Services, Inc.   December 2012 - May 2014
The Victors Group / The Victors Mongolia   February 2012 - June 2012
ASGK Public Strategies  February 2011 - December 2011
Tarryl Clark for Congress  January 2010 - November 2010
OneChange Foundation   July 2009 - December 2009
Obama for America  February 2007 - November 2008
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Management, Community Outreach, Political Consulting, Public Relations, Business Development, Coalitions, Databases, Creative Problem Solving, Public Engagement, Operational Efficiency, NationBuilder, Renewable Energy, International Public...

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor’s Degree, International Management and Political Science

Osseo High School

Experience
Minnesota Senate  December 2014 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   January 2014 - December 2014
Self-Employed  December 2009 - November 2014
GESTALT  March 2010 - December 2013

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2008 — 2009
M.Arch

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2008
B.S.

Marquette University   2002 — 2003

Experience
Minnesota Public Interest Research Group  August 2013 - Present
Clean Up the River Environment (CURE)   October 2013 - Present
Hatlestad Brothers   2008 - Present
Spicer Cinema 4   August 2007 - August 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   August 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   August 2010 - November 2010
Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission   2009 - 2009

Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Agriculture, Farms, Grassroots Lobbying, Grassroots Campaigning, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Renewable Energy Policy, Energy Policy, Event Planning, Volunteer Recruiting, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Politics, Editing, Research

Education
Concordia College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
In the Square   September 2015 - Present
San Damiano Center for Reconciliation and Renewal   May 2015 - Present
Eric Fought Communications   August 2009 - Present
Minnesotans for a Fair Economy   January 2012 - August 2013
Our Vote Our Future   September 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2008 - August 2009
Raimondo for U.S. Senate   February 2008 - May 2008
Democratic National Committee  May 2006 - February 2008
U.S. Navy Recruiting   October 2004 - May 2006
Voices for Children in Nebraska  August 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Training & Development, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Public Policy, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Editing, Public Relations, Government, Social Media Marketing, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Employee Training, Politics, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Event Management, Spokesperson, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Public Affairs, Training, Grassroots Organizing, Political Consulting, Public Speaking, Political Communication, Message Development, Community Development, Press Releases, Leadership, Publicity, Community Organizing, Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Blogging, Grant Writing, Grants, Legislation

Education
Augsburg College
Religion/Religious Studies

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2013
Religious Studies

St. Mary's Springs High School   1992 — 1994
Diploma

Saint John's University   2013 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Master of Divinity

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2014 - August 2014
Parallel Technologies, Inc.   May 2014 - June 2014
AS&K Communications   June 2013 - July 2013
20/20 Productions  June 2012 - August 2012

Education
Emory University   2014 — 2018

St. Paul Academy and Summit School   2010 — 2014

Experience
Mary T. Inc.   October 2001 - Present
Anoka Technical College  July 2015 - Present
Minnesota State Quality Council   January 2015 - Present
Minnesota Secretary of State Disability Advisory Committee   January 2015 - Present
5% Campaign   2013 - Present
Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities   January 2015 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2014 - Present
womenwinning  January 2015 - Present
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools  November 2011 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Program Development, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Team Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning, Coaching, Fundraising, Government, Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Facebook, Leadership Development, Public Policy, Public Relations, Recruiting, Grassroots Organizing, Social Networking, Training, Political Campaigns, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Staff Development, Politics, Community Organizing, Internal Communications, Legislative Relations, Policy, Community Development, Political Consulting, Volunteer Recruiting, Campaign Strategies, Team Management, Grassroots

Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Business Administration and Management, General

St. Cloud State University

Experience
William Mitchell College of Law - Public Health Law Center   May 2015 - Present
Minnesota State Senate  January 2013 - January 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - January 2013
All Parks Alliance for Change  February 2010 - February 2012
Minnesota Women's Consortium  2011 - 2011
State Senator Thomas Bakk for Governor   January 2010 - March 2010

Skills
Community Organizing, Political Campaigns, Policy, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Political Organizing, Volunteer Recruitment, Public Relations, Event Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Newsletters, Politics, Nonprofits, Program Management, Public Policy, Recruiting, Legislation, Policy Analysis

Education
Hamline University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Women's Studies

Minnesota State Community and Technical College   2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Experience
Pine County   February 2015 - Present
Rise, Inc.   June 2013 - February 2015
Minneapolis Public Schools  April 2011 - July 2013
Cooperating Community Programs, Inc.   November 2012 - June 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - November 2012
Northeast Metro 916  November 2011 - June 2012
Academy of the Holy Angels  October 2010 - March 2011
Iowa Democratic Party  2010 - January 2011

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Political Science, Politics, Research, Teaching, Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Social Services, Program Development

Education
University of Minnesota Duluth   2009 — 2011
Masters, Advocacy and Political Leadership

Bemidji State University   2006 — 2008
B.S., Social Studeis Education

St. Cloud State University   2003 — 2004

Detroit Lakes High School   2000 — 2003

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - Present
Gustavus Adolphus College  March 2011 - May 2012
Gustavus Adolphus College  September 2010 - May 2012
Gustavus Adolphus College  October 2010 - January 2012
Lund Food Holdings, Inc.   January 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Data Entry, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Volunteer Management, Office Management

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2008 — 2012
BS, Political Science and Government

Gustavus Adolphus College   2008 — 2012
BS, Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Experience
SEIU Local 284  September 2014 - Present
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota  March 2014 - June 2014
OutFront Minnesota  February 2013 - July 2013
Organizing for America - Nevada  July 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   July 2010 - November 2010
Tom Bakk for Governor   December 2009 - March 2010
Minnesota DFL Party   October 2009 - November 2009
Dusty Trice Campaign Consulting & New Media Strategy   March 2009 - November 2009
Minnesota DFL Party   November 2008 - December 2008
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Political Campaigns, Community Organizing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Politics, Voter Contact, Community Outreach, NGP, Votebuilder, Political Organization, SQL, PostGIS, PostgreSQL, Data Analysis, Event Management, Quantum GIS, GIS systems, MySQL, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Excel, Wordpress, Donor Research, Volunteer Training, Technical Training, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Logistics, Inventory Management, Policy, Canvassing, VAN (Voter Activation..., Volunteer Recruiting, Government, Historical Research, History, Political Science, Non-profit Volunteer, Sage, Training, Nonprofits, Grassroots

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Political Science, History

The University of Stirling   2006 — 2006
Political Science and Government, History

Humboldt High school   1999 — 2003

Experience
Lunds & Byerlys  August 2015 - Present
OUR   July 2013 - Present
Walmart  March 2014 - January 2015
Walmart  August 2012 - January 2015
Working America  September 2014 - November 2014
Financial Recovery Services  November 2012 - December 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   October 2012 - November 2012
University of Minnesota Duluth  June 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota - Duluth  October 2010 - May 2011
Walmart  October 2007 - August 2010

Skills
Languages, Political Science, Attention To Detail, Challenge Driven, Outstanding..., Event Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Thinking, Research, Intercultural..., Google Docs, Phone Skills, Organizational..., Social Media, Facebook, Paint Shop Pro, Intercultural Relations, Technical Writing, Customer Service, Word, Windows, Organizing, Time Management, International Relations, Diplomacy, Team Leadership, Calm Under Pressure, Fast Learner, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Team Motivator, Patient, Filing, Creative Problem Solving, Pay Close Attention to..., Microsoft Word

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Major: International/Global Studies -- Minor: Political Science

Itasca Community College   2004 — 2006
N/A, A.A.

Experience
ACLU  July 2014 - Present
Equality Utah   January 2014 - June 2014
New Jersey United for Marriage   July 2013 - November 2013
Rhode Islanders United for Marriage  January 2013 - May 2013
Mainers United for Marriage  June 2012 - November 2012
Human Rights Campaign  October 2011 - May 2012
No on 1: Protect Maine Equality   October 2009 - November 2009
Wellstone Action  September 2008 - May 2009
MN Campaign for Change (MN Obama Campaign 2008)   September 2008 - November 2008
Minnesota DFL Party   September 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Training & Leadership..., CallFire Phone System, Spanish language..., Social Science Research..., Staff Development, Voter Contact, GOTV, Event Planning, Votebuilder, Social Media, Grassroots Fundraising, Voter Registration, Training, Newsletters, Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Politics, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns

Education
Macalester College   2005 — 2009
BA, Political Science

London School of Economics and Political Science   2007 — 2008
Junior Year Abroad, Government and International Relations

Experience
Winona Public Library   May 2015 - Present
Winona Human Rights Commission   June 2014 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   September 2011 - Present
Warehouse  2007 - Present
MNsure  September 2013 - August 2014
Mid West Musisc Fest   2014 - 2014
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2013 - May 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families  April 2012 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   February 2011 - June 2012
Jennifer Shilling for State Senate   July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Government, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Recruiting, Customer Service, Political Campaigns, Fundraising, Blogging, Nonprofits, Politics, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Facebook, Leadership, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Event Planning, Policy, Microsoft Word, Management, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Research, Microsoft Office, Training, Coalitions, Political Science, Legislative Relations, Political Communication, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Speech Writing, Legislation, Grassroots Fundraising, Canvassing, GOTV, Economic Development, Voter Contact, Grant Writing, Campaigns, Message Development, Public Relations, Political Consulting, Crisis Communications, International Relations, State Government, Legislative Research

Education
New York University   2002 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Education

Caledonia High School   1997 — 2002
High School Diploma

Experience
PA Senate Democratic Campaign Committee   January 2014 - Present
Delaware Democratic Party  May 2011 - December 2013
North Dakota Democratic-NPL  August 2009 - May 2011
Minnesota DFL Party   March 2008 - July 2009
Minnesota House of Representatives  September 2007 - March 2008
DFL House Caucus  July 2007 - August 2007
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2007 - May 2007
DFL House Caucus  June 2006 - November 2006
DFL House Caucus  June 2004 - November 2004

Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Government Relations, Fundraising, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Legislative Relations, Community Outreach, Lobbying, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Coalitions, Political Science, Political Communication, Public Policy, Public Relations, Legislation, Community Organizing, Speech Writing, Legislative Research, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Volunteer Training, Research, Crisis Communications, Volunteer Management, Government, State Government, GOTV, Elections, Message Development, State Politics, Political Strategy, Volunteer Recruiting, Campaigns, Campaign Strategies, Votebuilder, Legislative Affairs, Economic Development, Grassroots Lobbying, Policy, Grassroots

Education
St. John's University   2001 — 2006
BA, Political Science

Experience
St. John's United Church of Christ   June 2014 - Present
Copper Creek Candles Inc   June 1999 - Present
Walgreens  June 1991 - June 2014
The Congregational Church, Rochester MN   November 2011 - May 2013
Bioscrip Pharmacy  May 1991 - January 2010
Minnesota DFL Party   July 2008 - November 2008
Human Rights Campaign  September 2007 - October 2008
BioScrip  1991 - 2008
Parkview UCC   September 2001 - September 2007
United Church of Christ  2001 - 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Organizing, Quickbooks, Public Policy, Politics, Fundraising, Policy, Event Planning, Non-profits, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Data Entry, Community Outreach, Workshop Facilitation, Healthcare, Training, youth ministry, Preaching, pastoral care, evangelism, Office Administration, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Volunteer Management, Analysis, Program Management

Education
United Theological Seminary   1993 — 2001
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

North Central University   1987 — 1992
Bachlor of Sience

Experience
Frontier Tutoring LLC   May 2015 - Present
Alaska Pacific Unversity Nordic Ski Center   May 2014 - Present
NCAA  2009 - 2014
City of Marquette  August 2013 - December 2013
McDonald's Corporation  June 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2012 - July 2012
Country Inn and Suites, Marquette, MI   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Spanish-speaking, Intercollegiate..., Microsoft Office, Grant Writing, Leadership, Community Outreach, Time Management, Spanish, Outlook, Critical Thinking, Student Development, Higher Education, Fundraising, Facebook, Student Leadership, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Athletics, Youth Development, Public Speaking, Customer Service

Education
Alaska Pacific University   2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Northern Michigan University   2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Public Administration, 4.0 GPA

Northern Michigan University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government; Spanish, Honors Program, Summa Cum Laude Honors, 3.94 GPA

Southwest High School, Minneapolis, MN   2006 — 2009
International Baccalaurate Program Diploma, 3.95

Experience
Minneapolis Public Schools  February 2015 - Present
Metropolitan State University  June 2013 - October 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   March 2014 - July 2015
MnSCU: Charting the Future Committees   May 2014 - June 2015
Boy Scouts of America  June 2014 - February 2015
MSUSA  September 2014 - November 2014
Metropolitan State University  July 2013 - July 2014
AmeriCorps  October 2013 - May 2014
La Matraca Magazine   July 2013 - October 2013
City College News — Minnesota Community and Technical College   March 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Budgets, Newspapers, Email Marketing, Advertising Sales, Media Planning, Project Management, Time Management, Community Organizing, Lobbying

Education
Metropolitan State University   2013 — 2015
Social Sciences, Political Science and Government

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2011 — 2013
None, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Bemidji State University   2010 — 2011
None, Marketing

Experience
Archer Commercial Real Estate   February 2015 - Present
North Dakota House of Representatives   November 2012 - Present
Keller Williams Commercial Division  October 2011 - February 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   September 2010 - August 2011
Minnesotans for Matt  January 2010 - August 2010
Mark Dayton for a Better Minnesota  2010 - 2010
Entenza for Governor   2009 - 2010
Minnesotans For Matt  September 2009 - December 2009
Tim Mathern for Governor   March 2008 - November 2008
U.S. Senate   January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Politics, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Relations, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Legislation, Leadership, Teaching, Research, Grassroots Organizing, Media Relations, Policy, Political Consulting, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Social Media, Message Development, Editing, Community Organizing, Legislative Relations

Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead   2005 — 2009
BS, Political Science

Fargo South High

Experience
Builders Association of Minnesota  July 2015 - Present
Redmond Associates Inc   January 2015 - June 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2014 - November 2014
HealthPartners  February 2014 - May 2014
Ride The Ducks of Seattle  May 2013 - September 2013
Innovations in Civic Participation  May 2012 - August 2012
Political Theory Consortium   January 2012 - May 2012
Ride The Ducks of Seattle  June 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Windows, English, Writing, Parliamentary Procedure, Event Planning, Editing, Marketing Strategy

Education
Montana State University-Bozeman   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/International Relations

Edmonds Community College   2007 — 2009
Running Start, High School Completion

Experience
Northfield Downtown Development Corporation   November 2014 - Present
Scot Covey Agency   January 2014 - Present
Red Pets: Marketing Consulting   May 2000 - Present
Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation   August 2008 - November 2014
Minnesotans United for All Families  February 2012 - November 2012
Tiny Machine   April 2011 - November 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   July 2010 - November 2010
Theatre de la Jeune Lune  September 2007 - July 2008
Jessica Peterson for State Senate   December 2005 - December 2006
Andrew Rasiej for Public Advocate   June 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Grassroots Organizing, Non-profits, Political Campaigns, Strategy, Advertising, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Politics, Public Policy, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, Indie Rock

Education
Carleton College   1981 — 1985
B.A., Philosophy

Northfield High School

Experience
James Madison University  August 2015 - Present
Cities Edge Motorsports   June 2015 - August 2015
Children's Theatre Company  June 2015 - August 2015
Wold Architects and Engineers  May 2015 - May 2015
Concordia College  August 2014 - May 2015
Fargo Pride Collective and Community Center   February 2015 - April 2015
Kohl's Department Stores  June 2012 - January 2015
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2014 - November 2014
Senator Amanda McGill   January 2014 - November 2014
Hennepin Theatre Trust  January 2012 - January 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Facebook, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Mac OS X, Foreign Languages, Editing, Communication, Speech Coaching, Speech Writing, Coaching, Public Relations, Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Politics, Chinese, Media Relations, Press Releases, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Critical Thinking

Education
James Madison University   2015 — 2017
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication & Advocacy

Concordia College   2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Communication Studies-Theatre Arts; Mandarin Chinese minor

Elon University   2011 — 2012

Experience
Brooksource  June 2015 - Present
Brooksource  November 2014 - June 2015
OMNI Online Solutions  August 2014 - October 2014
Hastings Country Club  May 2007 - October 2014
LifeScience Alley  August 2013 - December 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   January 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Event Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing, High Technical Aptitude, Writing, Group Work, Sales, International Relations, Customer Engagement, Budgets, Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Facebook, PowerPoint, Leadership, Management, Fundraising

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and International Relations and Italian Studies

Loyola University of Chicago   2009 — 2009
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Hill-Murray School   2005 — 2009

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2015 - Present
Gap Medics  December 2014 - January 2015
Kohl's Department Stores  October 2012 - August 2014
Luther College  September 2013 - May 2014
Spotify  August 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Chemistry, Biology, Leadership, Problem Solving, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Teamwork

Education
Luther College   2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry and Policy, Sophmore

Experience
American Epilepsy Society  September 2015 - Present
American Bridge 21st Century  January 2014 - September 2015
El Paso High School   August 2013 - December 2013
The University of Texas at El Paso  August 2011 - May 2013
Dayton Recount Commitee   November 2010 - July 2011
Minnesota DFL Party   August 2010 - November 2010
Saint John's Benedictine Volunteer Corps   May 2009 - July 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Editing, Event Planning, Research, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Training, Promoting, Stata, Swahili, History, Political Science, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Voter Contact, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Voter Activation Network, Writing, Archival Research, Volunteer Coordination, Volunteer Training, Photoshop, Lawn Care, Office Management, Visual Arts, Econometrics, Fundraising, Social Media, Teaching, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Politics, Economics, Grants

Education
Univeristy of Texas at El Paso   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Political Science and Government, G.P.A.: 3.6

Saint John's University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, History, Art, English, 3.76

University College Cork   2008 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, History, Archaeology, 3.8

Experience
National Kidney Foundation  April 2015 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   October 2014 - November 2014
Minnesota DFL Party   September 2014 - November 2014
Al Franken for Senate 2014  April 2014 - September 2014
Cassidy Turley  March 2014 - April 2014
Planned Parenthood of MN, ND, SD   September 2013 - April 2014
Midwestern Higher Education Compact  October 2013 - December 2013
Catalyst, I.P.F.   June 2011 - July 2013
Amnesty International  September 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Cross-Cultural..., Conflict Resolution, Research, Conflict Transformation, Workshop Facilitation, NGOs, Diplomacy, Cross-cultural Teams, Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Refugees, Foreign Policy, Speech Writing, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Conflict Management, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Conflict Analysis, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Intercultural Training, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Community Development, International Education, Community Engagement, Capacity Building, Cultural Diversity, Organizational..., Event Planning, Conflict Prevention, International Human..., Community Organizing, Spanish, Politics, Public Policy, Intercultural..., Peacebuilding, Social Justice, Youth Development, International..., Civil Society, Program Evaluation, Conflict, International Security, Peacekeeping, Peacemaking, Nonprofits

Education
American University   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Peace and Conflict Resolution

University of Northwestern - St. Paul   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Intercultural Studies

Experience
Target  August 2015 - Present
Target  June 2015 - Present
Target  August 2014 - June 2015
United States Senate  January 2014 - May 2014
Concordia College  April 2012 - April 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   August 2012 - November 2012
Concordia College  August 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Leadership, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Communication Skills, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Research, Community Organizing, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Student Affairs, Student Development

Education
Concordia College   2010 — 2014
Political Science

Experience
American Red Cross  May 2015 - Present
USAID  June 2014 - May 2015
American Red Cross  January 2014 - May 2014
U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration   September 2013 - December 2013
German Marshall Fund of the United States  June 2013 - September 2013
Iowa State Daily  August 2011 - March 2013
Iowa State University  August 2012 - December 2012
United Nations Relief and Works Agency  May 2012 - August 2012
Iowa State University  December 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Editing, Journalism, Politics, Research, International Relations, Spanish, Newspapers, Public Policy, Storytelling, Leadership, Political Science, Political Campaigns, Analysis, Editorial, Blogging

Education
The George Washington University - Elliott School of International Affairs   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), International Affairs; Conflict Resolution; Middle East Studies

Iowa State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Arts, Political Science, History, International Studies, Senior

Universitat de València   2010 — 2010
Study Abroad, Spanish

Eagan High School   2005 — 2009
High School

Experience
King County Department of Parks and Natural Resources, Wastewater Treatment Division   June 2015 - Present
Minnesota Attorney General  November 2012 - August 2014
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - November 2012
The Society Pages   August 2011 - June 2012
University of Minnesota  August 2011 - June 2012

Skills
Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Research, Public Speaking, Leadership, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Mediation, Training, Teamwork, Letter Writing, Statistics, Teaching, Copy Editing, Editing, Qualitative Research, Report Writing, Budgeting

Education
University of Washington Evans School   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Public Administration

University of Minnesota   2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Sociology

Experience
Minnesota Senate  January 2013 - Present
McGrann Shea Law Firm   January 2011 - January 2013
Science Museum of Minnesota  January 2011 - August 2011
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2010 - November 2010
Minnesota State Senate  January 2010 - May 2010
Minnesota Valley YMCA  February 2008 - April 2010
City of Lakes Americorps/YMCA Day Camp Streefland   May 2009 - September 2009
Bethel University College   October 2007 - July 2008
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2008 - May 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Legislative Relations, Politics, Research, Leadership, Government, Policy, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Legislative Research, Volunteer Management, State Government, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Marketing, Event Planning, Political Science, Coalitions, Nonprofits, Community Organizing

Education
Bethel University   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, History, Political Science

Lakeville High School   2002 — 2005
High School Degree

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   January 2014 - Present
Independent Contractor  February 2013 - November 2014
Target Corporation  October 2006 - June 2013
Taymark  2002 - 2006
Kmart Corporation  1990 - 1994

Skills
Collective Bargaining, Unfair Labor Practice..., National Labor..., Union Elections, Traditional Labor Law, Union Organizing..., Workplace Harassment, Equal Pay Act, FLSA, WARN, Wrongful Termination, Employment Law, Wage & Hour, NLRB, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Multilingual, Medical Translation, Language Services, Bilingualism, English-Spanish, Spanish-English, Spanish-speaking, Union, Union Representation, Teamsters, Strikes, Grievance Arbitrations, FMLA, ADEA, Leave of Absence..., Benefit Plan..., Health & Welfare Plan..., Health & Welfare..., SPDs, Leave of Absence..., Affordable Care Act, Behavioral Interviewing, Politics, Employee Relations..., Union & Non-Union..., Union Relations, Union Steward, Labor Organizing, Labor History, Labor Disputes, Labor Strategy, Labor Contract..., Positive Employee..., Discrimination, Age Discrimination

Education
Century College   1995 — 1996
Associate's degree, Spanish Language and Literature

Metropolitan State University   1994 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

University of Uruguay, South Americans   1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language Teacher Education

Alianza Cultural
English as a Second Language, ESL/EFL

Century College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

Harding High School
Diploma, Spanish Language and Literature

Parkway Elementary
General Education, General Education

Parkway Elementary School
General, General

White Bear Lake
Diploma, Spanish Language and Literature

Experience
Office of Governor Mark Dayton  January 2014 - Present
Minnesota House of Representatives  January 2012 - Present
Minnestoa House of Representatives   January 2011 - February 2012
Margaret Anderson Kelliher for Governor   2009 - 2010
Minnesota DFL Party   2008 - 2009

Education
Denison University

Experience
Five Friends Food   May 2011 - Present
MyCaseConcepts.com   June 2010 - December 2013
Target  January 2011 - September 2012
The Students of Georgetown, Inc. - IT+Marketing Department   September 2006 - May 2010
iMapData  June 2009 - July 2009
The Students of Georgetown, Inc. - Student Storage   March 2008 - April 2009
Tim Walz for U.S. Congress   June 2005 - August 2005
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Web Development, Accounting, Small Business..., E-commerce, Personal Finance, Retail, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Business Development, Start-ups, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Social Media, Leadership, Research, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations

Education
Georgetown University   2006 — 2010
B.A., American Studies, Theology

Experience
Minnesota Senate  April 2011 - Present
Roseville Area Schools  November 2010 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2010 - November 2010
Minnesota Senate  January 2010 - May 2010
Minnesota Campus Compact  August 2008 - August 2009
Minnesota Senate  January 2008 - May 2008
Ramsey County Parks   June 2002 - August 2007
Ramsey County Parks   June 2002 - August 2007

Education
Saint John's University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science

St. John's University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Political Science

PSEO: Century College
Diploma

Experience
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater  August 2015 - Present
The Phillips Collection  July 2012 - August 2015
Accordia Global Health Foundation  August 2010 - July 2012
Sister to Sister Foundation   August 2009 - August 2010
CARE USA  October 2004 - August 2009
Smithsonian National Museum of African Art  June 2000 - October 2004
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History  June 1998 - June 2000
Penumbra Theatre Company  1994 - 1998
Minnesota DFL Party   1992 - 1994

Skills
Fundraising, Leadership, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Corporate Development, Board Development, Arts Administration, Community Outreach, Diversity & Inclusion, Major Gift Development, Annual Giving, Grants, Entrepreneurship, Non-profit..., Program Development, Training, Volunteer Management, Research, Community Development, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1993
Public Affairs

Millsaps College   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts with Honors, Sociology

Experience
Northwestern Mutual  December 2009 - Present
Merrill Lynch  August 2009 - December 2009
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2009 - September 2009
World Vision  June 2007 - August 2007

Education
Bethel University   2006 — 2010
Economics, International Relations

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Economics

Experience
Shepherd's Flock Farm   May 2015 - Present
Sioux Falls School District  February 2014 - May 2015
The Kitchen Table  October 2014 - February 2015
Borner Farm Project   July 2014 - October 2014
Colossal Cafe   November 2013 - February 2014
EnergyScapes, INC.   August 2013 - November 2013
Southview Country Club  April 2013 - October 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota House of Representatives  April 2013 - June 2013
Holden Village  May 2012 - September 2012

Skills
Research, Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Media Design, Marketing Strategy, Communication, Hospitality, Argumentation, Rhetoric, Philosophy, Ethics, Political Philosophy, Analytical Skills, Literary Criticism, Facebook, Editing, Local Media, Media Monitoring, Higher Education, Event Planning, Fundraising

Education
Vermont Law School   2015 — 2018
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Luther College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

Experience
Fair Vote Minnesota   April 2015 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   April 2014 - November 2014
Organizing for Action  January 2014 - April 2014
Vallone for New York   July 2013 - September 2013
Mayors Against Illegal Guns  March 2013 - July 2013
Obama for America - Minnesota   September 2011 - November 2012

Education
Luther College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and History

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2011 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2010 - January 2011
Bakk for Governor   December 2009 - August 2010
Michigan Technological University  September 2002 - May 2007
Parks and Recreation, Department of Natural Resources, State of Michigan   June 2001 - September 2004

Skills
File Manager, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Politics, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Community Organizing, Research

Education
Michigan Technological University   2002 — 2007
BS, Psychology

Experience
Margaret for Governor   August 2009 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   November 2005 - November 2009

Education
Denison University

Experience
St. Catherine University  August 2013 - Present
Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota   July 2013 - October 2014
Minnesota DFL Party   August 2012 - November 2012
Humphrey School Dean's Office   September 2009 - May 2011
The Whole Village Project   May 2010 - August 2010
Pushback   2008 - 2009
Population Connection  January 2008 - June 2008
Citizens League  October 2007 - December 2007
John Edwards for President  June 2007 - August 2007
Citizens for Global Solutions  January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Policy Analysis, Spanish, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Program Evaluation, Data Analysis, Data Management, SPSS, Stata, Quantitative Research, Survey Design, Advanced Research and..., Problem Solving, Spanish translation, Government Relations, Legislative Analysis, Grants, Blogging

Education
University of Minnesota- Humphrey School of Public Affairs   2009 — 2011
Master of Public Policy, Women and Development

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2002 — 2006
B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science and Spanish Studies

American University
­Washington Semester Program

Fundación Ortega y Gasset
Spanish Studies

Experience
Hennepin County  February 2014 - Present
New York City Department of Transportation  February 2010 - February 2014
A. Nelessen Associates   May 2006 - July 2009
Voorhees Transportation Center, Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center   September 2005 - August 2006
Minnesota DFL Party   2003 - 2004

Skills
Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, ArcGIS, Policy Analysis, GIS, Economic Development, Land Use Planning, Community Outreach, Land Use, Urban Design, Sustainability, Government, Community Development, SPSS, Grant Writing, Zoning, SketchUp, Redevelopment, Local Government, Adobe Creative Suite, Transportation, Grants, Comprehensive Planning, Synchro 8

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick   2005 — 2007
Master of City and Regional Planning

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, International Relgations and Political Science

White Bear Lake High School   1994 — 1998
High School Diploma

Marcy Open School   1985 — 1994

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   July 2011 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   2010 - 2010
Blue Skies   2008 - 2010
Madia for Congress   2007 - 2008
NAMI MN   2006 - 2007

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1990 — 1994
MA, Communication Theory

Carleton College   1975 — 1979
English

Experience
Breck School  July 2014 - Present
Minnetonka Public Schools  April 2014 - Present
Southside Family Charter School  January 2014 - Present
Minnetonka Public Schools  December 2013 - Present
Planned Parenthood  May 2012 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   1990 - Present
Minnetonka High School  August 2013 - November 2013
Golden Valley Rehabilitation & Care   March 2013 - September 2013
Minnesotans United for All Families  June 2011 - May 2013
Winter Wonder Walk/Ride   September 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Non-profits, Program Development, Public Speaking, Grants, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Event Management, Community Organizing, Youth Development, Editing, Social Services, Community Development, Social Media, Policy, Program Evaluation, Research, Teaching, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Social Networking, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Higher Education, Politics

Education
College of St. Catherine   2009 — 2013
Educator License, Social Studies Teacher Education

Hamline University   2003 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Social Justice

SLP Senior High   1996 — 2000

SLP   1995 — 2000

Experience
Schuler Shoes  February 2015 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   September 2014 - November 2014
Office of U.S. Senator Al Franken   January 2014 - May 2014
DSW  May 2011 - May 2014
Betsy Hodges for Mayor  May 2013 - November 2013
Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel  October 2012 - May 2013
Obama for America  July 2012 - August 2012
Hopkins Royal Corner (School Store)   September 2010 - June 2012
Hopkins DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)   August 2010 - June 2012
Bet Shalom Religious School/Congregation   January 2007 - May 2011

Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Time Management, Sales, Apparel, Profit, Facebook, Twitter, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Government, Business Development, Political Campaigns, Business, Financial Literacy..., Phone Etiquette, Operations Management, Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2014 — 2016
Political Science

University of St. Thomas   2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College   2012 — 2013

Hopkins Senior High School   2008 — 2012
Graduated

Experience
BestPrep  January 2014 - Present
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities  November 2012 - December 2013
Friendship Ventures  October 2008 - November 2012
Friendship Ventures  June 2006 - September 2008
Clarkson Knightline   September 2005 - December 2007
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Non-profits, Program Management, Community Outreach, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Community Development, Nonprofits, Social Services, Youth Development, Training, Public Relations, Event Planning

Education
Clarkson University   2005 — 2008
BS, Political Science

Pierz Healy High School   2001 — 2005

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party  

Skills
Editing, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Political Communication, Strategic Planning, Politics, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Social Media, Legislative Relations, Social Networking, Policy

Education
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago   1975 — 1979
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology/Theological Studies

University of St. Thomas
Organization Development (Graduate Study)

Experience
Breathe Pilates: Studio & Spa   August 2011 - Present
McCann Consulting LLC   March 2006 - March 2008
Fallon  August 2005 - March 2006
c3 Premedia Solutions  December 2004 - August 2005
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2004 - November 2004

Skills
Social Media, Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, New Business Development, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Advertising, Creative Direction

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, & Bachelor of Arts (BA) Spanish Language and Literature, General

VEN-USA   2001 — 2001
Study Abroad Program - Venezuela, South America

American University   2003 — 2003
Washington Semester Program

Experience
Minnesota State Senate  March 2015 - Present
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2014 - November 2014
Minnesota State Senate  February 2014 - May 2014
Minnesota DFL Party   May 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota State Senate  January 2013 - May 2013
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - November 2012
Minnesotans for a Fair Economy   July 2011 - February 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   July 2010 - November 2010
Minnesota State Senate  January 2010 - May 2010

Education
Luther College   2004 — 2008
Psychology

Experience
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2012 - Present
Express Scripts  1998 - 2009
ECM Publishers, Inc.   December 1984 - June 1992

Skills
communications, News Writing, Creative Writing, Hospitality, Easy to Talk to, Small Talk, Straight Talking, Listener, Hand Knitting, Bible Study, Bible, Natural Language..., Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor

Education
Minnesota State University, St. Cloud   1981 — 1981
about 30 credits, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Minnesota State University, Mankato   1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Science, English

Experience
Clean Water Action  December 2013 - Present
Cherryhomes for Mayor   August 2013 - November 2013
Patrick's Pub and Grill   March 2013 - June 2013
BlackleMag-Heap Media   August 2012 - January 2013
Gustavus Adolphus College  September 2008 - May 2012
Minnesota DFL Party   June 2010 - August 2010
American Legion Post 1776   June 2010 - August 2010
ISD 196  June 2006 - August 2008
Radio K  February 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Government, Politics, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Peace Studies, Video Production, Video Editing, News Writing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Public Speaking, Fundraising

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Apple Valley High School   2004 — 2008