Issue Advocacy

Madison Eacret

Phone: 314-***-**** E-Mail: ********.******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/madisoneacret Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities: College of Liberal Arts September 2015 – May 2019 Dual Degree: B.S. Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance, focus in Policy Analysis B.A. Political Science, focus in Public Affairs

Minor: Public Health

Semester Abroad: Queen Mary University of London, Spring 2019 Cumulative GPA: 3.832

Work Experience

Session Aide, Senator David Frockt’s Office – Olympia, WA January 2020 – March 2020

● Main point of constituent contact and communications for the Member.

● Conducted timely policy research and worked cooperatively with the Legislative Assistant to organize, prioritize information and schedule for the Member.

● Met with advocacy groups and constituents on behalf of the Member, synthesizing meeting notes.

● Tracked the progression of important bills sponsored and responded to constituent inquiries on casework and legislation. Research Intern, Hunger Impact Partners – Minneapolis, MN June 2018 – January 2019

● Applied research on the social stigma of accessing free- and reduced-priced lunch to improve the Hungry for Wins high- school nutrition scholarship program, increase student meals and reimbursement funding to schools.

● Conducted stakeholder research, drafted and submitted grant proposals.

● Supported strategic communication of organization and program goals to stakeholders.

● Created website content and updated website design using WordPress and Wix.

● Managed ongoing back end data and technical maintenance of Summer Eats MN mobile app. Public Policy and Community Engagement Intern, AARP – St. Paul, MN September 2016 – September 2017

● Responsible for monitoring, tracking and analyzing relevant bills introduced in the state legislature.

● Conducted thorough research and analysis on relevant policy, such as Social Security tax, electronic monitoring in health care facilities, and a state-run retirement savings option.

● Organized volunteer advocates and assisted in lobbying training for in-district meetings, Lobby Day, and committee hearings to advance legislative priorities.

● Drafted strategic communication of policy positions, Convio ‘Action Alerts’, testimonies, news updates, training materials, and event information to state membership and other target audiences.

● Strengthened relationships with coalition partners, legislators and membership as a representative for AARP. Assessment Intern, Mercy Health System – St. Louis, MO May 2016 – September 2016

● Assessed employee Medical Premium Assistance program applications via SharePoint electronic workflow queue. Organizing Intern, Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (NOC) – Minneapolis, MN January 2016 – May 2016

● Organized one-on-one meetings with student group leaders of the University of Minnesota campus to determine needs, share available resources, build relationships and advance racial equity through a unified campus coalition.

● Assisted in community event coordination, including hosting Sen. Bernie Sanders at Minneapolis North High School.

● Attended monthly Community Organizing Training sessions. Administrative Intern, Restorative Justice Community Action – Minneapolis, MN September 2015 – December 2015

● Conducted outreach to prior participants and community leaders for further engagement in Community Conferences.

● Provided office administrative assistance, such as updating participant databases, mailing and supporting events.

● Trained in the fundamental concepts of Restorative Justice and attended Community Conferences. Professional Wait Staff June 2013 – September 2018

● The Freehouse, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 2018 – September 2018

● Tony’s on Main, St. Charles, Missouri, June 2013 – December 2016 Skills

● Excellent oral and written communication skills, including memo writing, policy briefs, grant proposals, and testimonies.

● Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Exceptional interpersonal, relationship and coalition building skills.

● Outstanding attention to detail, organizational and project management skills.

● Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint, Outlook, WordPress, Google suite and social media tools.

● Proficient skills in STATA, R, Tableau, Wix, and AppMachine. Volunteer Experience

● Volunteer for Get Out the Vote ● Volunteer at Thomas Dunn Learning Center

● Volunteer at Women’s Prison Book Project ● Volunteer at Hope Community Center

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