Wisconsin State Senate

Description

The Wisconsin Senate, the powers of which are modeled after those of the U.S. Senate, is the upper house of the Wisconsin State Legislature, smaller than the Wisconsin State Assembly. Together, they constitute the legislative branch of the state of Wisconsin. Seat: 33 Headquarters: Wisconsin Type of business: Upper house New session started: January 7, 2019 Salary: $50,950/year + $153 per diem Political groups: Republican Party, Democratic Party

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Wisconsin State Senate Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lukas Baker Lukas Baker Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Lukas Baker's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Digital Marketing Consultant at YP
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
YP  October 2015 - Present
Beltone  January 2014 - February 2015
Sigma Phi Epsilon  January 2014 - January 2015
Marquette University Student Government  September 2013 - September 2014
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2014 - May 2014
Beltone Hearing Centers  September 2013 - February 2014
Marquette University  March 2013 - September 2013
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2012 - December 2012
Newt 2012  March 2012 - May 2012
Idaho Republican Party  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Political Campaigns, Political Management, Consulting, Social Skills, State Politics, Political Communication, Event Planning, Event Management, Networking, Political Science, Government, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Politics, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Grassroots, Public Speaking

Education
Marquette University   2011 — 2015
Public Relation, Public Relations and Political Science--class of 2015

Bishop Kelly High School   2007 — 2011

Lindsey Brabender Lindsey Brabender Madison, Wisconsin Details
Lindsey Brabender's Wisconsin State Senate Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Policy Advisor at Wisconsin State Senate
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   June 2013 - Present
Wisconsin State Assembly  February 2013 - June 2013
Wisconsin State Assembly  February 2011 - February 2013

Skills
Legislation, Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Communication, Legislative Research, Government, Legal Writing, State Government, Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Media Relations, Public Relations, Research, Policy

Education
Marquette University Law School   2007 — 2010
J.D., Law

University of Wisconsin La Crosse   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Tricia Yates Tricia Yates Salem, Oregon Details
Tricia Yates's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1987 - 1990
Job Director of Communications Oregon School Boards Association
Industry Education Management
Experience
Oregon School Boards Association  2012 - Present
Oregon School Boards Association  2008 - 2012
Oregon School Boards Association  2006 - 2008
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction  2005 - 2006
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction  2001 - 2005
Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC)   1999 - 2001
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction  1993 - 1999
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction  1990 - 1993
Wisconsin State Senate   1987 - 1990
Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau  1984 - 1987

Skills
Legislative Relations, Policy, Politics, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Political Communication, Program Management, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Media Relations, Government, Stakeholder Engagement, Message Development, Public Speaking, Program Development, Event Planning

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1983 — 1984
Master of Arts (M.A.), Politics and Public Policy

University of Oregon   1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Oregon State University   1978 — 1980

Anne Poley Anne Poley San Diego, California Details
Anne Poley's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Enterprise Operations Coordinator at Coyote Logistics
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Coyote Logistics  October 2013 - Present
Coyote Logistics  June 2013 - October 2013
Cyc Fitness  December 2012 - May 2013
Target  June 2012 - August 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2011 - May 2011

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Universidad Pablo de Olavide   2012 — 2012

Edina Senior High School

Bridget Crowther Bridget Crowther Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Bridget Crowther's Wisconsin State Senate Experience August 2009 - December 2009
Job Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Chief Content Officer at Urban Land Institute
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Urban Land Institute  June 2015 - Present
Parker Tide Corp.  May 2012 - June 2015
US Senator Mark Udall, Colorado  August 2011 - December 2011
Beloit College  August 2010 - May 2011
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2010 - May 2010
Wisconsin State Senate   August 2009 - December 2009
Obama for America  October 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Research, Community Outreach, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Political Science, Politics, Public Policy, Editing, Microsoft Office, Grassroots Organizing, Social Media, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Facebook, Writing, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Word, Government, Newsletters, Policy, Policy Analysis

Education
Beloit College   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Jen Esser, MBA Jen Esser, MBA Waunakee, Wisconsin Details
Jen Esser, MBA's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Chief of Staff, Wisconsin State Senate
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2013 - Present
Wisconsin State Assembly--Office of Majority Leader   June 2012 - January 2013
Wisconsin State Senate   2008 - 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   1999 - 2008

Skills
Strategic Communications, Research, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Team Management, Political Campaigns, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Legislative Relations, Leadership, Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Message Development, Public Policy

Education
Purdue University   2014 — 2015
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication Management

Edgewood College   2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Edgewood College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

Eva Nimmer Eva Nimmer Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Eva Nimmer's Wisconsin State Senate Experience May 2011 - December 2011
Job Performer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
American Folklore Theatre  2014 - August 2014
American Folklore Theatre  August 2013 - October 2013
American Folklore Theatre  May 2013 - August 2013
University of Wisconsin-Madison  January 2012 - September 2012
Wisconsin State Capitol  September 2009 - September 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   May 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Theatre, Acting, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Dialects, Public Speaking, Guided Tours, German/English Document..., Singing, Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, Stage, Drama, Music, Theatrical Production

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater, German

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn   2012 — 2012
German Language

Jeffrey Grothman Jeffrey Grothman Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Details
Jeffrey Grothman's Wisconsin State Senate Experience August 1999 - May 2001
Job Legislative Advisor/Director of Policy at Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  June 2014 - Present
Wisconsin State Assembly  January 2003 - June 2014
State of Wisconsin  May 2001 - January 2003
Wisconsin State Senate   August 1999 - May 2001

Skills
Policy, Policy Analysis, Research, Budgets, Team Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Media Planning, Public Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Government, Legislative Relations, Media Relations, Political Campaigns, State Government, Press Releases, Legislation, Constituent Relations

Education
La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW Madison

Ripon College   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Nicholas J Hennemann Nicholas J Hennemann Salem, Oregon Details
Nicholas J Hennemann's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2003 - January 2004
Job Attorney at Stephen L. Tabor, PC; Public Information Officer at Oregon Department of Forestry
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Stephen L. Tabor PC   January 2015 - Present
Oregon Department of Forestry  September 2013 - Present
Weld, Riley, Prenn, & Ricci   April 2011 - October 2013
Alaska Attorney General's Office   May 2010 - August 2010
Williams & Connolly LLP  April 2006 - August 2008
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2003 - January 2004
Political Campaigning   March 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Trials, Employment Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Trial Practice, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Mining, Immigration Law, Municipal Law, Legal Issues, Government, Public Speaking

Education
Lewis & Clark Law School   2009 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Renmin University of China   2009 — 2009
None, Law

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law   2008 — 2009
none, Law

Mount Saint Mary's College   2004 — 2005
none, Philosophy and Religious Studies

The George Washington University   1997 — 2001
BA, History

Cynthia (CeCe) Brown, MS Cynthia (CeCe) Brown, MS Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Cynthia (CeCe) Brown, MS's Wisconsin State Senate Experience May 2011 - June 2012
Job President at C.Renee Consulting and Management Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
C. Renee Consulting and Management Group   March 2012 - Present
Wisconsin State Senate   May 2011 - June 2012
Consultant Firm   December 2009 - July 2011
Consulting Firm  July 2010 - March 2011
Brookdale Senior Living  2008 - 2009
Aurora Health Care  2006 - 2008

Skills
Leadership, Policy, Human Resources, Management, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Training, Employee Relations, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Community Outreach, Time Management, Coaching, FMLA, Employee Training, Business Process..., Risk Management, Negotiation, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Succession Planning, Resume Writing, Event Planning, Employee Benefits, Compliance, Employee Engagement, Grievances, Onboarding, Temporary Placement, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Program Evaluation, Special Events..., Accounting, Employment Law, Managing Project Budgets, Budget Reconciliation, System Administration, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Organizational..., Volunteer Management, Operations Management, Workforce Development, Case Management, Board Development

Education
Springfield College   2012 — 2013
Masters of Science, MS -, (MOML) Organizational, Management and Leadership

Upper Iowa University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Human Resouces Management, Accounting

Jennifer Bishop-Brydges Jennifer Bishop-Brydges Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Jennifer Bishop-Brydges's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2006 - July 2011
Job Vice President of Operations at Insurance Services Group
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Insurance Services Group   August 2013 - Present
WSAE   January 2012 - July 2013
Association Management Partners   July 2011 - July 2013
NAIFA Wisconsin   July 2011 - July 2013
Wisconsin State Senate   2006 - July 2011
Rock County Board of Supervisors   April 2006 - May 2011
Brown County District Attorney's Office  2001 - 2002
Brown County District Attorney's Office  2001 - 2002
Brown County District Attorney's Office  2001 - 2002

Skills
Program Management, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Budgets, Event Planning, Fundraising, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Marketing, Leadership, Team Building, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Legislative Relations, Association Management, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Program Development, Media Relations, Government, Public Policy, Leadership Development

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   2003 — 2005
MA, Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Public Administration

Phoebe Kasdin Phoebe Kasdin Los Angeles, California Details
Phoebe Kasdin's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 2007 - May 2008
Job Student at UCLA School of Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.   January 2015 - June 2015
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.   October 2013 - November 2014
OneJustice  September 2011 - September 2013
Bay Area Community Resources  August 2010 - July 2011
University of Wisconsin-Madison  September 2009 - August 2010
United States Senate  June 2009 - August 2009
Wisconsin State Senate   September 2007 - May 2008

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classics, Classical Humanities, Legal Studies; Certificate in European Studies

David Kludt David Kludt San Francisco Bay Area Details
David Kludt's Wisconsin State Senate Experience June 2003 - May 2005
Job Pastor and Directional Leader at Open Door
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Open Door  July 2014 - Present
Fuller Doctor of Ministry   June 2010 - July 2014
Kairos Hollywood   September 2009 - July 2014
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles  August 2009 - February 2010
Blackhawk Church  January 2005 - May 2006
Wisconsin State Senate   June 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Non-profits, Theology, Public Speaking, Preaching, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Religion, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Event Planning, Urban Gardening, Writing, Blogging, Editing, Adventure Planning, Leadership, Community Development, Leadership Development, Community Organizing, Nonprofits, Youth Mentoring

Education
Fuller Theological Seminary   2012 — 2016
Doctor of Ministry

Fuller Theological Seminary   2006 — 2009
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Theology/Biblical Studies

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Kevin Jenkins Kevin Jenkins Houston, Texas Details
Kevin Jenkins's Wisconsin State Senate Experience December 2012 - September 2014
Job Sr. Advisor, Emergency Response Communications at Enbridge
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Enbridge  September 2015 - Present
Enbridge  September 2014 - Present
Wisconsin State Senate   December 2012 - September 2014
U.S. House of Representatives   February 2011 - December 2012
Walmart  October 2009 - February 2011
Northwoods Association of REALTORS(R)   2006 - 2009
City of Rhinelander   2002 - 2005
Oneida County  1996 - 2005

Skills
Tribal Government, Local Government, Land Use Issues, Federal Grant Management, Grants, Small Business, Elections, Political Campaigns, Research, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Communication, Strategic Communications, Government, Politics, Public Relations, Editing, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Constituent Relations, Project Management, Constituency Outreach, Constituent Services, Policy, Community Development, Political Science, Speech Writing, Political Communication, Legislation, Political Consulting, Coalitions, Public Affairs, State Government, Legislative Research, Legislative Affairs, Public Administration, Governmental Affairs, Media Relations, Grassroots

Education
Purdue University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Communication

University of Wisconsin-Superior   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Media Studies, First Nations/Geography, Summa Cum Laude

Rhinelander High School   1990 — 1994
High School

Rebecca Pitner Rebecca Pitner San Francisco, California Details
Rebecca Pitner's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Control Buyer at Pottery Barn Kids
Industry Retail
Experience
Pottery Barn Kids  May 2015 - Present
Lands' End  July 2012 - May 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison Homecoming Committee   January 2009 - October 2011
Gray & Associates, L.L.P.   May 2008 - August 2011
University of Wisconsin Study Abroad   January 2011 - May 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, Excel, Social Media, Event Planning, Facebook, Public Relations, Word, PowerPoint, Editing, Blogging, Spanish, English, Journalism, Problem Solving

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies; Political Science

Universidad de Sevilla   2011 — 2011
Spanish Language and Literature

Homestead High School   2004 — 2008

Maxwell Olin Maxwell Olin Madison, Wisconsin Details
Maxwell Olin's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2015 - April 2015
Job Assistant to the Director/Associate Dean of Oncology Cancer Center at UW Carbone Cancer Center
Industry Government Relations
Experience
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center  August 2015 - Present
Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC   July 2015 - August 2015
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2015 - April 2015
Wisconsin State Senate   June 2014 - January 2015
Wisconsin State Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms   October 2011 - May 2014
First United Methodist Church Madison, WI   October 2011 - March 2012
Sexual Assault Recovery Program for Rock and Green County, WI   January 2011 - May 2011
Beloit College Student Worker   August 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Editing, Office Support, Public Services, Leadership, Team Leadership, Social Media, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Management, Grant Writing

Education
Beloit College   2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology and Peace & Justice Studies

Andrew John Schmitz Andrew John Schmitz San Francisco Bay Area Details
Andrew John Schmitz's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 2007 - May 2008
Job Global SaaS Sales and Ecommerce Logistics
Industry Internet
Experience
Shipwire (acq. by Ingram Micro)   August 2013 - Present
Deep Theory Press   August 2015 - Present
World Eye Reports (The Japan Times - China Daily)   May 2010 - April 2013
University of Wisconsin Foundation  June 2008 - December 2009
Wisconsin State Senate   September 2007 - May 2008

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2005 — 2009
BA, International Studies & Middle East Studies

Lebanese American University

David S. Shaffer David S. Shaffer Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
David S. Shaffer's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1987 - 1990
Job Counsel at Dentons US LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dentons US LLP  March 2014 - Present
Wright & Talisman, P.C.   2004 - March 2014
Andrews Kurth LLP  1998 - 2004
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP   1990 - 1998
Wisconsin State Senate   1987 - 1990

Skills
Energy Law, Lexis, Pleadings, Immigration Law, Regulatory Filings, Briefs, Government, International Relations, Energy Industry, Electric Power, Natural Gas, Energy Regulatory, Administrative Law, Administrative..., Discovery Process, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Energy Markets

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   1992 — 1996
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude (Top 25%)

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Honors, International Relations and Affairs and Political Science

Jeanette Moll Jeanette Moll Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jeanette Moll's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2005 - 2008
Job Director of State Strategic Initiatives at Coalition for Public Safety
Industry Public Policy
Experience
U.S. Justice Action Network and Fix Forfeiture   March 2015 - Present
The Pew Charitable Trusts  June 2013 - March 2015
Texas Public Policy Foundation  August 2011 - June 2013
Wisconsin State Senate   2005 - 2008

Skills
Public Policy, Government, Government Relations, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Politics, Political Campaigns, Policy, Legislative Research, Public Affairs, Political Science, Political Consulting, Grassroots Organizing, Legal Writing

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

Kirsten Jones Kirsten Jones Newark, Delaware Details
Kirsten Jones's Wisconsin State Senate Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Experienced Research Assistant in Transportation and Smart Growth Planning
Industry Public Policy
Experience
University of Delaware  August 2014 - Present
City of Newark  June 2015 - August 2015
Main Street Oceanside   June 2013 - July 2014
Pro Kids The First Tee of San Diego  July 2012 - July 2014
Kansas City Public Schools  2010 - October 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   June 2011 - August 2011
Extra Mural Education Project   January 2009 - July 2009
Our Next Generation  January 2007 - January 2009
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2008 - August 2008
Tom Barrett for Milwaukee   December 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Community Outreach, Research, Teaching, Public Policy, Fundraising, Grants, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Curriculum Design, Policy, Non-profits, Political Campaigns, Event Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Politics, Coalitions

Education
University of Delaware   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Urban Affairs and Public Policy, 3.9/4.0

University of Missouri - St. Louis   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching, Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0 Magna Cum Laude

Marquette University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Urban Affairs, Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0 Magna Cum Laude

University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland   2009 — 2009

Jamie Aulik Jamie Aulik Manitowoc, Wisconsin Details
Jamie Aulik's Wisconsin State Senate Experience November 2002 - December 2005
Job Manitowoc County Clerk; Senior Instructor/Writer U.S. Army CBRN Weapons Defense School
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Manitowoc County  April 2007 - Present
U.S. Army Reserve   November 2014 - Present
432nd Civil Affairs Battalion   January 2013 - November 2014
4/80th Training Battalion (Chemical), U.S. Army Reserve   March 2011 - January 2013
377th Support Maintenance Company, U.S. Army Reserve   February 2006 - March 2011
213th Quartermaster Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve   April 2004 - February 2006
Wisconsin State Senate   November 2002 - December 2005
79th Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve   February 2003 - March 2004
377th Support Maintenance Company, U.S. Army Reserve   April 1997 - February 2003

Skills
Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Leadership, Weapons of Mass..., Legislative Relations, DoD, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Security Clearance, Defense, Research, Weapons, Legislation, Risk Assessment, CBRN, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Training, Community Development, Grant Writing, Political Campaigns, Program Development, Coalitions, Fundraising, Political Consulting, Policy, Qualitative Research, Public Relations, Grants, Economic Development, Media Relations, Public Administration, Local Government, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Political Communication

Education
Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs, UW-Madison   2004 — 2006
Master's degree in Public Affairs, Emphasis: Policy Analysis

Marquette University   1999 — 2002
B.A., Majors in History, Philosophy, Political Science

Manitowoc Lincoln High School   1996 — 1998
Diploma

U.S. Army NCO Academy
Various leadership, CBRN courses

Dan Wassink Dan Wassink North Newton, Kansas Details
Dan Wassink's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 1989 - October 1992
Job Senior Mediator and Facilitator & Manager, Community Mediation Center
Industry Alternative Dispute Resolution
Experience
Kansas Inst. for Peace and Conflict Resolution   July 2014 - Present
DW Mediation & Facilitation   January 2012 - July 2014
Tenant Resource Center  November 2010 - May 2014
National Climate Assessment   March 2012 - March 2012
Peace Corps  March 2006 - June 2008
Hunter-Halverson Press   March 2005 - June 2008
Wisconsin Supreme Court  October 1998 - March 2005
Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles   November 1996 - October 1998
Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles   October 1992 - November 1996
Wisconsin State Senate   September 1989 - October 1992

Skills
Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Community Development, Research, Project Management, Nonprofits, Policy, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Grants, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Dispute..., Group and project..., Teaching, Higher Education

Education
Marquette University   2009 — 2011
Master's Degree, Dispute Resolution, Magna cum laude

Central Michigan University   1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, Cum laude

Muskegon Community College   1980 — 1982
Associate's degree

Michele Pekar-Lempereur Michele Pekar-Lempereur Greater Boston Area Details
Michele Pekar-Lempereur's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1988 - 1990
Job Executive Director
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Co-Dev, Inc.   2012 - Present
ESSEC Business School  1996 - 2011
ESSEC Business School  1996 - 2011
Harvard University Development Office  1990 - 1995
Wisconsin State Senate   1988 - 1990

Skills
International..., International Relations, Program Management, Admissions, International Admissions, Marketing Strategy, Higher Education, Public Speaking, French, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, International..., Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Event Planning, Media Relations, Event Management, Competitive Analysis, Training, Editing

Education
Harvard University
MTS, World Religions

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1984 — 1988
BA, cum laude, Sciences politiques

Barry Nelson Barry Nelson Manitowoc, Wisconsin Details
Barry Nelson's Wisconsin State Senate Experience May 2014 - June 2014
Job Social Entrepreneur / Retired Army Senior NCO, Paralegal and Paratrooper
Industry Think Tanks
Experience
Nelson Business Development   July 2010 - Present
Partnership for America's Heroes   January 2010 - Present
Wisconsin State Senate   May 2014 - June 2014
US Army Retired  May 2012 - August 2012
US Army  December 1988 - August 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Certified Project..., Non-profit Development, Real Estate Development, Business Development, Government, Fundraising, Army, Leadership, Command, Program Management, Special Operations, Leadership Development, Team Building, Training, Military, Organizational..., Security Clearance, Policy, Logistics, Military Experience, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Project Planning, Organizational..., Defense, Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis, Tactics, DoD, Counterterrorism, Emergency Management, National Security, Weapons, Homeland Security

Education
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Cum Laude

Vincennes University
Business

Wausau East High School

James Gehrke James Gehrke Greater Milwaukee Area Details
James Gehrke's Wisconsin State Senate Experience February 2000 - January 2003
Job Intellectual Property Attorney at Gehrke & Associates, SC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Gehrke & Associates, SC   January 2003 - Present
Wisconsin Advanced Technology Advocates, Inc.   February 2002 - Present
Wisconsin State Senate   February 2000 - January 2003
NRLC, Inc.   June 1995 - January 2000
U.S. Congress   May 1992 - September 1992

Skills
Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property, IT law, Patents, Corporate Law, Licensing, Internet Law, Trade Secrets, Patent preparation, Patent Drafting, Computer Law, Media Law, Patentability, Trademark Prosecution, Patent Portfolio..., Licensing Agreements, Patent Strategy, Domain Name Disputes, Patent Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Software Licensing, Intellectual Property..., Trademark Infringement, Trademark searching, Patent Searching, Coyright law, Non-disclosure..., Non-compete Agreements, Trade Secret Protection, Work for hire agreements, Contract Negotiations, Contract Writing, Trademarks, Cyberlaw, Domain Names, Legal Opinions, Privacy Law, Patent Prosecution, Legal Writing, Litigation, Copyright Law, Legal Advice, Legal Research

Education
Marquette University Law School   1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD)

Marquette University   1988 — 1992
BA, History

Marquette University High School   1984 — 1988

Andrew Wiesner Andrew Wiesner Seattle, Washington Details
Andrew Wiesner's Wisconsin State Senate Experience June 1996 - January 1997
Job Corporate Counsel at Amazon
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Amazon  July 2014 - Present
Ropes & Gray LLP  February 2013 - June 2014
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP   September 2005 - January 2012
Wisconsin State Assembly  January 1997 - August 2002
Wisconsin State Senate   June 1996 - January 1997

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Securities Regulation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Courts, International Law, Westlaw, Appeals

Education
Cornell Law School   2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, American Foreign Policy and Global Security

Mark Meyer Mark Meyer Madison, Wisconsin Details
Mark Meyer's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2001 - September 2004
Job Principal Consultant at Meyer Consulting, LLC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Meyer Consulting, LLC   September 2011 - Present
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin  September 2004 - April 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2001 - September 2004
Wisconsin State Assembly  January 1993 - December 2000

Skills
Public Policy, Government, Legislative Process, Regulatory Process, Policy Analysis, Telecommunications..., Energy Policy, Renewable Energy Policy, IGCC, Smart Grid, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Strategic Media..., Administrative Rules, Strategic Planning, Legislation, Legislative Relations

Education
American University

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Matt Ahrens Matt Ahrens San Francisco Bay Area Details
Matt Ahrens's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1991 - 1993
Job Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee at Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center  May 2015 - Present
The Matt Ahrens Group   March 2005 - Present
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center  2013 - 2013
Levi Strauss & Company  March 2003 - May 2006
Hewlett Packard  April 2002 - December 2002
Natural Logic  2001 - 2002
Intuit, Inc.   April 1999 - September 2001
Hewlett Packard  September 1996 - April 1999
Pacific Bell / AT&T   June 1995 - September 1996
Wisconsin State Senate   1991 - 1993

Skills
Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Coaching, Supply Chain Management, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Sustainable Business, Enneagram, Leadership Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Program Management, Conflict Resolution, Business Strategy, Executive Development, Strategy, Project Management, Organizational Design, Personal Development, Culture Change, Leadership, Management Development, Cross-functional Team..., Consulting, Process Improvement, Business Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Mediation, Management Consulting, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Career Development, Supply Chain, Non-profits, Talent Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Management, Project Planning, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, 360 Feedback, Performance Improvement, Team Leadership, Performance Management, MBTI, Facilitators, Facilitation

Education
California Institute of Integral Studies   2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Integral Counseling Psychology

Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business   1993 — 1995
MBA, Strategic Supply Chain Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1988 — 1990
BS, Economics

University of Wisconsin, Marathon County   1985 — 1988
AA, General

Wausau West

Zion Lutheran or First Lutheran

George Ermert George Ermert Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
George Ermert's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2005 - January 2005
Job Public Affairs and Communication Professional
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Martin Schreiber & Associates, Inc.   June 2007 - Present
Bill McReynolds for Racine County Executive   December 2006 - April 2007
Committee to Elect a Republican Senate (CERS)   August 2006 - November 2006
The Markesan Group, LLC   February 2005 - July 2006
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2005 - January 2005
Bush-Cheney '04  September 2004 - November 2004
Bob Welch for US Senate   March 2004 - September 2004
Humana  April 2003 - March 2004
Council on Law in Higher Education   May 2001 - December 2002
National Legal Center for the Public Interest   January 2001 - May 2001

Skills
Media Relations, Message Development, Public Relations, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Research, Crisis Communications, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Policy Analysis, Government, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Press Releases, Public Policy, Policy Research, Political Consulting, Grassroots, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Fundraising

Education
St. Norbert College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Philosophy

American University   2001 — 2001
Washington Semester Program - Spring 2001

St. Catherine's High School   1994 — 1998

Sandy Lonergan Sandy Lonergan Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Sandy Lonergan's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1988 - 1993
Job Research Assistant at Wisconsin State Assembly
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Wisconsin State Assembly  February 2015 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin  October 2006 - February 2015
Wisconsin State Assembly  1997 - 2003
Wisconsin State Senate   1988 - 1993

Skills
Coalitions, Legislation, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Government, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Appeals, Legal Research, Community Outreach, Lobbying, Grassroots Organizing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Public Policy, Crisis Communications, Litigation, Grassroots

Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Kent Hranicka Kent Hranicka Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kent Hranicka's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 2005 - September 2007
Job Pension Analyst at Towers Watson
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Towers Watson  December 2013 - Present
Orbitation   April 2012 - December 2013
State of Minnesota  February 2011 - January 2012
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union  March 2010 - March 2011
Southeastern Minnesota Development Corp   July 2009 - March 2010
Center for Urban and Regional Affairs  January 2009 - September 2009
Metropolitan Council  2007 - 2009
Wisconsin State Senate   September 2005 - September 2007

Skills
Analysis, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Community Development, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Program Management, Press Releases, Policy, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Non-profits, Public Relations

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2009
Master of Public Policy, Economic and Community Development

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   1999 — 2004
BA, History/Poltical Science

Victoria Solomon Victoria Solomon Monroe, Wisconsin Details
Victoria Solomon's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2007 - May 2007
Job Sustainable Community Planner & Educator
Industry Program Development
Experience
University of Wisconsin Extension  September 2013 - Present
Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission  June 2012 - August 2013
Wormfarm Institute  March 2012 - July 2012
Sauk County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department   June 2011 - June 2012
Sauk County Planning & Zoning Department   June 2009 - August 2009
United States Senate  May 2007 - July 2008
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Communications, Research, Strategic Planning, Participatory Planning, Food Systems, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Zoning, Economic Development, Land Use Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability, Government, Project Planning, Urban Planning, Fundraising, Land Use, Environmental Planning, Grant Writing, Regional Planning, Public Participation, Environmental Awareness, Public Policy, Community Engagement, Local Government, Public Speaking

Education
University College London, U. of London   2009 — 2010
MSc., Environment and Sustainable Development

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2005 — 2007
BA, Political Science

University of Wisconsin - Baraboo/Sauk County   2004 — 2005
Associate, Letters of Arts and Science

Community Leadership Alliance of Southwestern Wisconsin

Jonathan Kruse Jonathan Kruse Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Details
Jonathan Kruse's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2011 - July 2011
Job Owner at Door County Marine
Industry Maritime
Experience
Door County Marine   April 2012 - Present
Kruse Resource   January 2005 - April 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2011 - July 2011
Storm Hawk Boats   2005 - 2005
Crystal-Pierz Marine  2003 - 2005
St. Croix Marine Products   2001 - 2003
Olympic Boat Center   2001 - 2001
LSG Sky Chefs  2000 - 2001
Mesaba Airlines  1997 - 2000
Mesaba Airlines  1996 - 1997

Skills
Management, Customer Service, Sales, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Government, Project Planning, Budgets, Sales Process, Marine Industry, USCG Captain, Yacht Deliveries, Marine Electronics, Small Boat Operations, Marinas

Education
St. Cloud State University
Aviation Management

The University of North Dakota
Aeronautical Studies

David Weinglass David Weinglass Phoenix, Arizona Details
David Weinglass's Wisconsin State Senate Experience August 2003 - June 2008
Job Finance Leader, Transmission & Distribution Operations at Arizona Public Service (APS)
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Arizona Public Service (APS)   December 2014 - Present
Arizona Public Service (APS)   January 2014 - December 2014
Arizona Public Service (APS)   January 2012 - December 2013
Pricelock  April 2011 - June 2011
Aurora Organic Dairy  December 2009 - April 2011
University of Michigan  September 2008 - April 2011
Institute at the Golden Gate  May 2009 - July 2009
Stonyfield Farm  March 2009 - April 2009
Wisconsin State Senate   August 2003 - June 2008

Skills
Renewable Energy, Wind, Project Finance, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Change Management, Negotiation, Business Development, Power Generation, Regulatory Policy, Energy Efficiency, Energy, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Financial Modeling, Energy Policy, Solar Energy, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Michigan   2008 — 2011
MS, Natural Resources & Environment, Sustainable Systems

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business   2008 — 2011
MBA, Finance and Strategy

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1999 — 2003
BA, Spanish Linguistics

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile   2002 — 2002
Spanish Linguistics

Polly Briley Polly Briley Boone, North Carolina Details
Polly Briley's Wisconsin State Senate Experience February 2001 - August 2001
Job A lot like Hipster Glasses
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Appalachian State University  January 2012 - January 2013
Boone, NC   July 2011 - 2012
RE/MAX On The Water   February 2008 - May 2011
Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra   2006 - 2009
RSViP Wisconsin   December 1998 - December 2007
Smoke Free Wisconsin   July 2004 - 2005
Intrawest  January 2004 - November 2004
Wisconsin State Senate   February 2001 - August 2001
Flaherty For Congress   December 1999 - December 2000
Positively Polly Briley for Assembly   1997 - 1998

Skills
Community Relations, Communications Strategy, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising, Advertising, Non-profits, Research, Community Outreach, Government, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Writing, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Online Marketing, Promotions, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Copywriting, SEO, Negotiation, Editing, Social Networking, Budgeting, Volunteer Management, Press Releases, Photography, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Real Estate, Home Staging, Nonprofits, Market Research, Management, Strategy, Grants, Marketing, Internal Communications, Politics, Corporate Communications

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1988 — 1990
MA-ABT

The University of Georgia   1985 — 1988
ABJ

Marietta High   1976 — 1981
College Prep

Northside High School for the Performing Arts   1976 — 1977
College Prep

D.J. Caulfield D.J. Caulfield Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
D.J. Caulfield's Wisconsin State Senate Experience May 1983 - November 1984
Job Social Media SME, Common Acquisition Platform team at U.S. General Services Administration
Industry Government Administration
Experience
U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION   September 2008 - Present
US Small Business Administration  July 2000 - September 2008
US Small Business Administration  January 1991 - July 2000
U.S. House of Representatives   March 1986 - December 1990
Communication Channels, Inc.   March 1985 - March 1986
Wisconsin State Senate   May 1983 - November 1984
Westhampton Publishing   January 1975 - January 1977
NEWSDAY, INC  January 1974 - January 1977
Whatmore&Cowles/News Review Publishing   January 1965 - January 1975
ELI NEWS BUREAU   January 1973 - January 1974

Skills
Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Editing, Press Releases, Advertising, Television, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing..., Political Campaigns, Political Risk Analysis, Political Communication, Government, Management, Program Management, Project Management, Blogging, Social Media, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Government Procurement, Government Contracting, Public Relations, Policy, Public Speaking, Marketing, Federal Government, Speech Writing, Strategy, Leadership, Budgets, Community Outreach, Politics, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Economic Development, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Management, International Relations

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1979 — 1982
BA, Journalism

Suffolk County Community College   1967 — 1970
Political Science, Journalism

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL   1963 — 1967
Academic, Regents Series

Steve Knudson Steve Knudson Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Steve Knudson's Wisconsin State Senate Experience October 1999 - December 2001
Job Division Administrator at Wisconsin Division of Gaming
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Gaming   January 2011 - Present
Wisconsin State Assembly  January 2007 - January 2011
Wisconsin State Assembly  February 2003 - January 2007
Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Gaming   January 2002 - December 2002
Wisconsin State Senate   October 1999 - December 2001
La Crosse County Board   April 1990 - April 1992

Skills
Public Policy, Policy, Policy Analysis, Politics, Political Campaigns, Government, State Government, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Public Administration, Volunteer Management, Grants, Political Science, Legislative Research, Governmental Affairs, Constituent Services, Public Affairs, International Relations, Local Government, Crisis Communications, Legal Writing, Policy Research, Environmental Policy, Message Development, Gaming, Editing, Government..., Event Planning, Political Consulting, Grant Writing, Political Communication, Legislative Affairs, Speech Writing, Community Development, Legal Research, Newsletters, Program Evaluation, Program Development

Education
Drake University Law School
J.D. with Honors, Law

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
B.S., Political Science

Meghan E. Parker Meghan E. Parker Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Meghan E. Parker's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2007 - May 2010
Job Student at Edgewood College & Political Activist
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Steve Arnold for Alder   December 2012 - April 2013
Organizing For America  October 2012 - November 2012
ADCC (Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee)   June 2012 - October 2012
Wisconsin State Senate-Sen. Jon Erpenbach   February 2011 - May 2012
Tim Kiefer for Dane County Board   September 2011 - April 2012
Grassroots Solutions  June 2011 - August 2011
Tom Barrett for Governor   June 2010 - November 2010
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2007 - May 2010
Macy's (Marshall Field's)   December 2001 - September 2006

Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Political Campaigns, Votebuilder, NGP, Voter Contact, Fundraising, Community Organizing, Data Entry, Donor Research, Customer Service, Social Media, Writing, Phone Etiquette

Education
Edgewood College   2013 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication Studies

Madison Area Technical College
Liberal Arts Transfer Classes

Ryan Supple Ryan Supple Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ryan Supple's Wisconsin State Senate Experience October 2009 - August 2010
Job Associate Attorney at Messerli & Kramer P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Droel, PLLC   October 2014 - March 2015
Minnesota Third Judicial District   February 2014 - October 2014
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.   January 2013 - May 2013
William Mitchell Law Review, Volume 39   June 2012 - May 2013
Saint Paul City Attorney's Office  May 2012 - January 2013
Minnesota Second Judicial District Court   January 2012 - April 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   October 2009 - August 2010
Wisconsin State Senate   May 2009 - October 2009
Wisconsin State Senate   March 2007 - August 2008
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2005 - March 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Legislative Relations, Legal Research, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Government, Policy Analysis, Legal Documents, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Motions, Legal Issues, Westlaw, Public Relations, Editing, Political Communication, Politics, Lexis, Social Media, Press Releases, Constituent Relations, Political Strategy, Government Law, Lobbying, Legislation, LexisNexis

Education
William Mitchell College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (JD), Cum Laude

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2002 — 2006
BA, Legal Stusies

James Madison Memorial High School

Jennifer Krantz Jennifer Krantz Madison, Wisconsin Details
Jennifer Krantz's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Legislative Aide at Wisconsin State Senate
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2015 - Present
Peter Lumaj for Secretary of the State   August 2014 - November 2014
Peter Lumaj for Secretary of the State   May 2014 - July 2014
Don Huffines for Texas Senate   December 2013 - March 2014
Republican Party of Virginia  May 2013 - November 2013
Bank of America  July 2012 - May 2013
Romney for President  May 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Loans, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Outlook, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Facebook, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Political Campaigns, Politics

Education
University of South Florida   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Hanna Schieve Hanna Schieve San Francisco, California Details
Hanna Schieve's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Administrative Assistant at Fahr, LLC
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Fahr, LLC   August 2015 - Present
The Office of Susie Tompkins Buell   August 2014 - July 2015
Wisconsin Union  May 2012 - May 2014
Pacific Council on International Policy  June 2013 - December 2013
Mark Pocan for Congress   September 2011 - February 2012
United States Senate  May 2011 - August 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2011 - May 2011
State Senate Democratic Committee   August 2010 - November 2010

Skills
International Relations, Political Campaigns, French, State Politics, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Travel, Political Philosophy, International NGOs, Policy Research, Votebuilder, Research, Marketing Communications, Politics, Political Science, Grassroots Organizing, Grassroots

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, French, Certificate in Global Cultures, Honors in Letters & Science

Institut catholique de Paris   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad, Langue, Culture, et Art Francaise

Brian Kurth Brian Kurth Austin, Texas Details
Brian Kurth's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 1987 - May 1988
Job Founder & CEO at Revere™ Software Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Revere™ Software Inc. (previous placeholder name, Pivot Enterprise)   January 2014 - Present
VocationVacations   January 2002 - December 2013
Travel Channel  August 2005 - January 2007
Telenisus  February 2000 - September 2001
Ameritech  September 1995 - February 2000
AT&T  February 1993 - September 1995
Independent  January 1992 - December 1992
Saks Fifth Avenue  1990 - 1992
Wisconsin State Senate   September 1987 - May 1988

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Business Development, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Management, Product Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Team Building, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Small Business, Social Networking, Negotiation, Business Planning, Program Management, Leadership Development, SaaS, Sales, Digital Media

Education
Loyola University of Chicago
MA, Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., History, Political Science and Int'l Relations

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Nicole Ruzinski Nicole Ruzinski Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Nicole Ruzinski's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2009 - August 2009
Job Manager Legislative and Legal Research at Williams & Jensen
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Williams & Jensen  June 2015 - Present
Williams & Jensen  January 2014 - Present
Chevron  August 2013 - January 2014
Office of Congressman J. Randy Forbes   April 2013 - May 2013
BGR Group  September 2012 - April 2013
U.S. TAX COURT, CHAMBERS OF JUDGE MARK V. HOLMES   April 2011 - September 2012
WISCONSIN STATE SENATE   January 2009 - August 2009
ALBERTA DARLING FOR STATE SENATE   August 2008 - November 2008
Republican Party of Wisconsin  October 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Westlaw, Research, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Media, Courts, Outlook, Editing, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Government, Fundraising, Litigation, Community Outreach

Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies; Political Science

Divine Savior Holy Angels   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma

Divine Savior Holy Angels

Divine Savior Holy Angels

Carl Gee Carl Gee Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Carl Gee's Wisconsin State Senate Experience February 2009 - February 2010
Job Law Student at Marquette University
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C.   May 2015 - July 2015
Brady Corporation  May 2014 - May 2015
Marquette Legal Initiative for Nonprofit Corporation (M-Linc)   August 2013 - August 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison  May 2012 - May 2013
Office of Senator Lena Taylor - Wisconsin State Senate   June 2011 - August 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   February 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Research, Interviews, Community Outreach, Marketing

Education
Marquette University Law School   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro   2013 — 2013
Portuguese Language and Literature

Alivia Fenney Alivia Fenney Madison, Wisconsin Details
Alivia Fenney's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Policy Advisor at Wisconsin State Senate
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   September 2015 - Present
Marquette University  August 2013 - May 2015
US Senator Ron Johnson  April 2014 - August 2014
Wisconsin Association for Student Council’s Leadership Camp   June 2012 - June 2013
Eric Hovde for US Senate   July 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Leadership, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Budgets, Advertising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Photoshop Elements, Writing Skills, Fundraising, Leading People, Public Policy, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Contribute, Public Affairs, Management, Editing, Marketing, Online Marketing, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, PowerPoint, Corporate Communications, Research, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Spanish, Media Relations, Nonprofits, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, government, Writing

Education
Marquette University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations, Political Science, Senior

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Milan, Italy   2013 — 2013
Study Abroad Program, International and Intercultural Communication

Hartford Union High School   2007 — 2011
Diploma

Amy Gehrke Amy Gehrke Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Amy Gehrke's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Vice President of Advancement & Development at Wisconsin Right to Life
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Wisconsin Right to Life   January 2015 - Present
Aurora Health Care  2012 - 2014
Columbia St. Mary's   2007 - 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   2005 - 2007
The ACG Group Marketing & Public Relations   2000 - 2007
National Right to Life  1993 - 2000
National Right to Life Committee  1990 - 1993

Skills
Social Media, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Media Relations, Customer Service, Event Management, Advertising, Nonprofits, Events, Coordinating Events, Corporate Events, Live Events, Catering, Raiser's Edge, Writing, Donor Research, Donor Management, Major Donor Cultivation, Donor Development, Donor Engagement, Legislative Relations, Leadership, Blogging, Editing, Public Relations, Copywriting, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Publicity

Education
University of Oklahoma   1986 — 1990
B.A

Copy Editor of The Sooner, the University of Oklahoma yearbook

Senior Editor of The Sooner, the University of Oklahoma yearbook

Sam Jefferies Sam Jefferies Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Sam Jefferies's Wisconsin State Senate Experience April 2011 - August 2011
Job Senior Counselor at Dezenhall Resources, Ltd
Industry International Affairs
Experience
Dezenhall Resources, Ltd   January 2015 - Present
Washington State Society   July 2012 - Present
Dezenhall Resources  June 2014 - December 2014
Emergency Committee for American Trade   May 2013 - May 2014
Emergency Committee for American Trade   April 2012 - May 2013
Ducks Unlimited  September 2011 - April 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   April 2011 - August 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2011 - April 2011
Erpenbach Senate Committee   August 2010 - November 2010
State Senate Democratic Committee   July 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Research, Press Releases, Government, Constituent Services, Legislative Research, GOTV, Canvassing, Talking Points, Public Policy, State Government, Political Campaigns, Policy, Legislation, Legislative Relations

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2007 — 2011
B.A., International Studies-Political Economics, History, Political Science

National University of Ireland, Galway   2010 — 2010
History, Sociology and Political Science

Sanchit Mulmuley Sanchit Mulmuley Chicago, Illinois Details
Sanchit Mulmuley's Wisconsin State Senate Experience March 2011 - November 2013
Job Founder at Rasavi LLC
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Rasavi LLC   February 2014 - Present
ParkMan USA LLC   June 2012 - December 2014
Office of Communications and External Relations at UW Colleges and UW-Extension   November 2013 - November 2014
Wisconsin State Senate   March 2011 - November 2013
University of Chicago, Biological Sciences Division  February 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Research, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Government, Policy, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Strategic Planning, Legislation, Strategic Communications, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Investments, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Politics, Fundraising, Program Development, Public Administration, Public Relations, Higher Education, Leadership

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Copenhagen Business School   2010 — 2010

University of Chicago   2005 — 2006

Lena Taylor Lena Taylor Milwaukee, Wisconsin Details
Lena Taylor's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2005 - Present
Job State Senator and Practicing Attorney
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2005 - Present

Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Ciara Mentzer Ciara Mentzer Chicago, Illinois Details
Ciara Mentzer's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Communications Strategist at Chicago Public Schools
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Chicago Public Schools  September 2014 - Present
Advance Illinois  May 2012 - September 2014
University of Wisconsin-Madison  September 2011 - May 2012
Advance Illinois  May 2011 - May 2012
Schneider for Congress  June 2011 - August 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2011 - May 2011
New York State Assembly  January 2008 - July 2010
New York City Department of Education  June 2004 - August 2007
Northwestern University  September 1999 - June 2003

Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Policy, Education Policy, Program Evaluation, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Spanish, Political Communication, Writing, Teaching, Social Media, Non-profits, Newsletters, Program Development, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Government Relations, Research, Editing, Public Administration, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Stata, Spanish Translation

Education
Northwestern University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, International Studies, Spanish

City University of New York City College   2004 — 2006
Master of Science in Education, Bilingual Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2010 — 2012
Master of Public Affairs, Public Policy

Carole Schaeffer Carole Schaeffer Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Carole Schaeffer's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2004 - 2006
Job President at Schaeffer Consulting, LLC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Schaeffer Consulting, LLC   September 2012 - Present
Smart Growth Greater Madison, Inc.   February 2005 - Present
The Bridges Golf Course   February 2010 - 2011
UW-Madison Athletic Department.   July 2005 - May 2007
Wisconsin State Senate   2004 - 2006
Wisconsin Department of Administration  2001 - 2004
Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau   August 2000 - November 2001

Skills
Public/private..., Economic Development, Public Policy, Consulting, Municipal Politics, Real Estate Development, Commercial Real Estate..., Community Engagement, Trade Associations, Association Management, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Government Approvals, Public Speaking, Meeting Planning, Government Relations, Lobbying, Municipal Approvals, Municipalities, Nonprofits, Local Government, Policy Analysis, Public Relations, Government, Political Campaigns, Policy, Community Development, Urban Planning, Fundraising, Event Planning, Media Relations, Budgets, Grassroots Organizing, Marketing, Crisis Communications, Grants, Grassroots

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   1998 — 2001
MPA, Public Administration

Concordia University-Wisconsin   1992 — 1995
BA, Poli Sci/American History

Mayer Lutheran High   1988 — 1992
High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Amy Wachs Amy Wachs Greater St. Louis Area Details
Amy Wachs's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1979 - 1980
Job partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Husch Blackwell LLP  April 1990 - Present
Hazardous Waste Enterprises, Inc.   November 1988 - April 1990
University of Wisconsin-Extension  1985 - 1988
Kassner & Lehmann   1983 - 1985
Office of Wisconsin Attorney General   1981 - 1983
Wisconsin State Senate   1979 - 1980

Skills
Environmental Law, Environmental Awareness, Hazardous Waste..., Remediation, CERCLA, Environmental Issues, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, RCRA, Toxic Tort, Occupational Health, Business Litigation, Land Use, Appeals, Courts, Administrative Law, Due Diligence

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   1980 — 1983
Juris Doctor, Law

Lawrence University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government

Richard Petershack Richard Petershack Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Richard Petershack's Wisconsin State Senate Experience November 1978 - August 1979
Job Business Attorney and Partner at Axley Brynelson, LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Axley Brynelson, LLP  1988 - Present
Axley Brynelson, LLP  October 1988 - December 1990
Easton and Harms, S.C.   August 1985 - October 1988
Herz, Levin, Teper, Sumner and Croysdale   August 1983 - August 1985
Wisconsin District Attorneys Association   May 1980 - December 1981
Wisconsin State Senate   November 1978 - August 1979

Skills
Real Estate, Commercial Loan..., Mediation, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, Investment Properties, Legal Writing, Condos, Loans, Legal Advice, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate, Arbitration, Property Law, Litigation, Wills, Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution

Education
University of Wisconsin Law School   1979 — 1982
J.D.

Oberlin College   1973 — 1975
B.A., Government (Political Science)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   1971 — 1973
Political Science

Brooke Froelich Brooke Froelich Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Brooke Froelich's Wisconsin State Senate Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Legislative Aide at Wisconsin State Senate
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   March 2012 - Present
Wisconsin State Assembly  January 2011 - March 2012
University of Hertfordshire  September 2006 - May 2007
Tiger Run RV Resort   April 2001 - May 2003
Green County Human Services  October 1999 - September 2000
Star Programs   November 1998 - September 1999

Skills
Politics, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Research, Political Science, Public Policy, Legislative Research, Management

Education
University of Hertfordshire   2004 — 2007
LLB, Law

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1993 — 1998
BS, Criminology and Youth Studies

Lisa Jagla MacDougall Lisa Jagla MacDougall Greater New York City Area Details
Lisa Jagla MacDougall's Wisconsin State Senate Experience May 2003 - July 2005
Job Vice President at Goldman Sachs
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Goldman Sachs  January 2008 - Present
IFC - International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group  June 2006 - December 2007
Wisconsin State Senate   May 2003 - July 2005
Peace Corps Senegal  September 2000 - March 2003

Skills
International..., Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Africa, Social Entrepreneurship, Emerging Markets, Corporate Social..., Non-profits, Philanthropy, NGOs, Research, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Capacity Building, Program Development

Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)   2005 — 2007
Masters in International Relations and International Economics

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1996 — 2000
BS, Zoology

Mary Pluta Mary Pluta Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Mary Pluta's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2007 - Present
Job Legislative Aide
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Friends of Hoyt Park and Pool, Inc.   January 2011 - Present
Friends of Hoyt Park & Pool   May 2008 - Present
Wisconsin State Senate   2007 - Present
Wisconsin State Legislature  1996 - 2004

Skills
Public Policy, Legislation, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Grant Writing, Economic Development, Crisis Communications, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Affairs

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2002 — 2006
MPA, Government Administration

Ripon College   1992 — 1996
BA, Politics & Government, French

Kevin Little Kevin Little Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Kevin Little's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 2004 - December 2006
Job Director of Economic Development at Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce  January 2013 - Present
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce  January 2007 - December 2012
Wisconsin State Senate   September 2004 - December 2006

Skills
Press Releases, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Strategy, Policy, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Public Relations, Fundraising, Leadership, Non-profits, Government, GOTV, Legislative Affairs, Economic Development, Political Organization, Workshop Facilitation, Education Policy, Nonprofits, Management

Education
University of Iowa   2000 — 2004
B.A. Journalism and Political Science

Matt Swentkofske Matt Swentkofske Chicago, Illinois Details
Matt Swentkofske's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2007 - November 2008
Job Director of Government Relations at PLS Financial Services
Industry Government Relations
Experience
PLS Financial Services  October 2013 - Present
City of Evanston  May 2010 - October 2013
WJ Weiser And Associates   November 2008 - May 2010
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2007 - November 2008
State Senate Democratic Committee   May 2006 - December 2006

Skills
Government, Government Affairs, Policy, Government Liaison, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Project Planning, Politics, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Grassroots, Governmental Affairs, Public Relations, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits

Education
College of the Holy Cross   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, History

Jessica Hutson Polakowski Jessica Hutson Polakowski Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Jessica Hutson Polakowski's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Shareholder at Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.   September 2006 - Present
Winnebago County  May 2004 - September 2004
Wisconsin State Senate   2001 - 2002
U.S. House of Representatives   1999 - 2000

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Appeals, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Tax Law, Corporate Law, Product Liability, Trials, Arbitration, Westlaw, Licensing

Education
University of Minnesota Law School   2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science/History

Central High School, LaCrosse

Jim Villa Jim Villa Madison, Wisconsin Details
Jim Villa's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1998 - 2002
Job Vice President for University Relations at University of Wisconsin System
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Wisconsin System  April 2014 - Present
Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW)   December 2007 - April 2014
HCL Hewlett Packard  June 2007 - December 2007
Milwaukee County  May 2002 - June 2007
The Markesan Group   2004 - 2005
State of Wisconsin - State Senator Alberta Darling   1998 - 2002
Wisconsin State Senate   1998 - 2002
Governor Tommy Thompson - State of Wisconsin   December 1994 - August 1995
Governor Thompson for Wisconsin   1994 - 1994

Skills
Public Relations, Public Policy, Politics, Competitive Analysis, Association Management, Enterprise Software, Small Business, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Development, Fundraising, Negotiation, Government, Leadership, Nonprofits, Economic Development, Real Estate Transactions, Event Planning

Education
Marquette University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Matt Pagel Matt Pagel Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Matt Pagel's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2006 - January 2010
Job Director, Regional Government Affairs
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Xcel Energy  June 2013 - Present
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin  June 2011 - June 2013
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2006 - January 2010
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin  2002 - 2006

Skills
Government Relations, Government Affairs, Media Relations, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, State Government, Legislation, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Policy, Public Relations, Press Releases, Constituent Services, Community Outreach, Politics, Local Government, Political Consulting, Grassroots Organizing, Association Management, Government, Public Affairs, Legislative Research, Speech Writing, Political Communication, Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Grassroots

Education
Creighton University School of Law   1994 — 1997

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   1989 — 1993
B.S., Political Science

Paul Sedillos Paul Sedillos Clovis, California Details
Paul Sedillos's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2003 - July 2004
Job CPA Candidate
Industry Accounting
Experience
Smarter Tax Solutions LLC   January 2013 - April 2013
Obama for America  2012 - 2012
University of Wisconsin  May 2007 - December 2008
Monkey Bar Gymnasium   October 2004 - January 2007
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2003 - July 2004

Skills
Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Management, Marketing, Leadership, Research, Community Outreach, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

Central New Mexico Community College
CPA Preparation Certificate

Jocelyn Rafferty Jocelyn Rafferty Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Jocelyn Rafferty's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2002 - 2005
Job Foreign Affairs Officer at U.S. Department of State
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Department of State   2011 - Present
Public International Law & Policy Group  June 2008 - March 2011
DNA-People's Legal Services, Inc.   June 2008 - August 2008
La Strada  November 2006 - May 2007
Peace Corps  2005 - 2006
Wisconsin State Senate   2002 - 2005

Skills
Human Rights, Public International Law, Constitutional Law, Russian, Diplomacy, International..., Afghanistan, South Asia, Federalism, Rule Of Law, Criminal Justice Reform, Anti-corruption, International Law, International..., Politics, Policy Analysis, Foreign Affairs

Education
American University Washington College of Law
J.D., Law

International University in Moscow (IUM)

Middlebury College
Russian Summer Language Program

University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Russian, International Studies-Global Security

James Emerson James Emerson Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
James Emerson's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 2011 - January 2012
Job Legislative Assistant at Wisconsin State Assembly
Industry Legislative Office
Experience
Wisconsin State Assembly  November 2013 - Present
Assembly Majority Leader   January 2012 - September 2013
Wisconsin State Senate   January 2011 - January 2012
Wisconsin State Assembly  2000 - 2004

Skills
Legislative Relations, Politics, Legislation, Government, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Research, Political Consulting, State Government, Legislative Affairs, Constituent Services, Political Communication, Policy

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1991 — 1994
JD

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Matthew Woebke Matthew Woebke Madison, Wisconsin Details
Matthew Woebke's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 2011 - Present
Job Chief of Staff at Wisconsin State Senate
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   September 2011 - Present
Friends of Sheila Harsdorf   May 2008 - Present
Wisconsin State Senate   May 2002 - January 2010

Skills
Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Government, Politics, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Policy, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Grassroots, Fundraising, Coalitions, Public Relations, Legislative Research, Research, Community Development, Political Consulting, State Government, Grassroots Organizing

Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Master's Degree, Public Affairs

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and History

Lucas Vebber Lucas Vebber Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Lucas Vebber's Wisconsin State Senate Experience August 2010 - October 2012
Job Director of Environmental and Energy Policy, WMC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Office of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald   January 2014 - August 2015
Office of Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald   February 2013 - January 2014
Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions  October 2012 - February 2013
Wisconsin State Senate   August 2010 - October 2012
Goldstein Law Office, P.A.   October 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Legislative Research, Legislation, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Political Science, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Government, Political Campaigns, Research, Policy, Fundraising, Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Media Relations, Litigation, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Community Outreach, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, State Government

Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Law

Marquette University   2003 — 2007
B.A., Political Science

Nicholas Kitzman Nicholas Kitzman Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Nicholas Kitzman's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Student at Duke University School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Foley & Lardner LLP  May 2015 - Present
Duke University Office of Counsel  May 2014 - August 2014
Office of Wisconsin State Senator Alberta Darling   January 2013 - June 2013
Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation   August 2012 - December 2012
Armenian State Agrarian University   September 2011 - May 2012
Office of Governor Scott Walker  January 2011 - September 2011
Office of Wisconsin State Senator Luther Olsen   July 2009 - December 2010
Wisconsin State Senate   2007 - 2009

Skills
Public Policy, Economic Development, Workforce Development, Legislative Relations, Policy, Legislation, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis

Education
Duke University School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Economics and Political Science

John Tymus John Tymus Green Bay, Wisconsin Area Details
John Tymus's Wisconsin State Senate Experience August 2003 - May 2004
Job Content Producer at WKOWTV
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
WKOW-TV  February 2015 - Present
WFRV and WJMN Television Station Inc  2013 - 2014
Ringer CW   2011 - 2012
Independent Screenplay Consultation   2010 - 2011
Juniper Place Productions   June 2006 - June 2009
Human Zoo   2009 - 2009
CBS Paramount Network Television  December 2005 - June 2006
Threshold  July 2005 - December 2005
Strive Media Institute  July 2004 - November 2004
Wisconsin State Senate   August 2003 - May 2004

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2004 — 2005
Grad School, School of Theatre, Film, & Television

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1998 — 2004
B.A., ComArts & English

University of North Carolina at Wilmington   2001 — 2002
Undergrad, Film Studies

Burlington High School   1996 — 1998
General, General Studies

Waterford Union High School   1994 — 1996
General, General Studies

University of California, Berkeley
School, Theatre, Film and Television

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts, ComArts (Radio/TV/Film), English (Creative Writing)

Meredith Peterson Meredith Peterson Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Meredith Peterson's Wisconsin State Senate Experience 1983 - 1984
Job Legal Assistant at Johnson Controls, Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Everett Smith Group, Ltd.   January 2010 - March 2010
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP  1990 - 2009
Mulcahy & Wherry, S.C.   1984 - 1990
Wisconsin State Senate   1983 - 1984

Education
Mount Mary University

Danielle Gondik Danielle Gondik Superior, Wisconsin Details
Danielle Gondik's Wisconsin State Senate Experience August 2010 - April 2012
Job 12th grade British Literature Teacher & Head Mock Trial Coach at Superior High School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Superior School District  June 2013 - Present
Superior School District  April 2012 - June 2013
Wisconsin State Senate   August 2010 - April 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Classroom, Language Arts, Teaching Writing, Lesson Planning, Secondary Education, Literature, English Literature, Teaching, PowerPoint, Research

Education
Carroll University   2006 — 2009
Secondary Teaching License, Secondary Education - English

University of Wisconsin-Superior   2000 — 2005
B.S., English

Trevor Flanery Trevor Flanery Blacksburg, Virginia Details
Trevor Flanery's Wisconsin State Senate Experience February 2009 - December 2010
Job Graduate Assistant at Global Forum on Urban & Regional Resilience
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Global Forum on Urban & Regional Resilience, Virginia Tech   July 2015 - Present
Virginia Tech, College of Architecture & Urban Studies   August 2011 - Present
Office of the Senior Fellow for Resource Development, Virginia Tech   August 2012 - June 2015
Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech   May 2012 - August 2012
Office of Economic Development, Virginia Tech   May 2012 - August 2012
Department of Urban Affairs & Planning, Virginia Tech   August 2011 - May 2012
Sustainable Design and Energy Committee, City of Madison   2010 - 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   February 2009 - December 2010
Greater Wisconsin Committee   2008 - 2008
Rockingham Community College  2004 - 2006

Skills
Research, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Environmental Policy, Politics, Volunteer Management, Economic Development, Teaching, Political Campaigns, Non-profits, Communication, Legislation, Urban Regeneration, Community Economic..., Innovation, Urban Design, Sustainable Development, Regional Development, Resilience, Scenario Planning, Land Use Planning, Economic Geography, Political Communication, Higher Education, Agent-based Modeling, Geographic Information..., Network Science, Informatics, Social Network Analysis, Political Geography, Graphic Communication, Governance

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   2011 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Planning, Governance & Globalization

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   1997 — 1999
MS, Geography

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1994 — 1997
BA, Geography

Ethan Hollenberger Ethan Hollenberger Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Ethan Hollenberger's Wisconsin State Senate Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Communications
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Wisconsin State Senate   April 2015 - Present
Duey Stroebel for Congress   May 2014 - August 2014
Media Trackers, Inc.   February 2013 - February 2014
American Majority Action  August 2012 - November 2012
Scott Fitzgerald for State Senate   March 2012 - June 2012
Direct Supply  November 2010 - April 2012
Marquette University  August 2010 - December 2010
Milbrath for Assembly Campaign   June 2010 - November 2010
Wayne's Piggly Wiggly   August 2009 - August 2010
Dynamic Internet Solutions   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Press Releases, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Training, Team Leadership, Sales, Strategy, Microsoft Office, Management, Politics, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Time Management, Political Campaigns, Budgets, Fundraising, Policy, Community Outreach, Editing, Event Management, Data Analysis

Education
Marquette University   2008 — 2011
Economics

Debra Sybell Debra Sybell Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Debra Sybell's Wisconsin State Senate Experience January 1997 - January 2003
Job Legislative Program Coordinator at Wisconsin Education Association Council
Industry Education Management
Experience
Wisconsin Education Association Council  March 2005 - Present
State Bar of Wisconsin  January 2003 - March 2005
Wisconsin State Senate   January 1997 - January 2003

Skills
Teaching, Non-profits, Community Organizing, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Nonprofits, Policy, Fundraising, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Grant Writing, Politics, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing

Education
Hamline University School of Law   1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Toni Herkert Toni Herkert Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Toni Herkert's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 1996 - November 1998
Job Policy Analyst, State Senator Rob Cowles Office
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Wisconsin Lakes   November 2009 - November 2012
Wiscosin Department of Natural Resources   November 1998 - August 2008
Wisconsin State Senate   September 1996 - November 1998

Skills
Politics, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Public Policy, Public Participation, Workshop Facilitation, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Interpersonal..., Legislative Research, Legal Research, Grant Writing, Policy, Leadership, Editing, Legislation, Press Releases, Local Government, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Research

Education
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay   1994 — 1997
MS, Environmental Policy and Administration

St. Norbert College   1990 — 1994
BS/BA, Environmental Science and Policy

Debra Spector Debra Spector Madison, Wisconsin Details
Debra Spector's Wisconsin State Senate Experience August 2006 - January 2011
Job Legal Research and Writing Professional
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Wisconsin-Law School  August 2004 - May 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   August 2006 - January 2011
University of Wisconsin-Madison  2004 - 2011
Edgewood College  September 2005 - December 2010
University of Wisconsin-Political Science   December 2003 - May 2006
Cardinal Stritch University  September 2003 - January 2006
Madison Area Technical College  October 2003 - October 2004
CCH Incorporated  February 2001 - July 2003
Dane County Circuit Court  June 2000 - January 2001
Warshafsky, Rotter, Tarnoff, Reinhardt and Bloch   May 1999 - August 1999

Skills
Legal Research and...

Education
The George Washington University
M.A, Political Management

University of Wisconsin
B.A, Sociology

Boston University

University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D. Degree, International Law Journal

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctor of Law (JD)

Jordan Backstrom Jordan Backstrom Normal, Illinois Details
Jordan Backstrom's Wisconsin State Senate Experience September 2009 - May 2010
Job Graduate Teaching Assistant at Illinois State University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Illinois State University  August 2014 - Present
National Affordable Housing Network   July 2013 - July 2014
AmeriCorps VISTA  July 2012 - July 2013
AmeriCorps NCCC  February 2011 - November 2011
Wisconsin State Senate   September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership

Education
Illinois State University   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Applied Community and Economic Development

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government

Ben Free Ben Free Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Details
Ben Free's Wisconsin State Senate Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Business Analyst at National Council on Crime and Delinquency
Industry
Experience
National Council on Crime and Delinquency  July 2015 - Present
Austin Scieszinski for State Senate   June 2014 - August 2014
Wisconsin State Senate   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Legislative Relations, Communication, Strategy, Research, Management

Education
Beloit College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government