• Most recent resume item (see resume file for everything else):

      Policy Director, Merav Ben-David for U.S. Senate; Laramie, WY
      July 2020 — November 2020
      Ran policy and communications for a climate scientist’s campaign for U.S. Senate in the reddest state in the country. 

      Policy and Messaging

      • Served as Dr. Ben-David’s primary speechwriter and debate coach.
        Researched and drafted platform positions for the candidate and 100+ talking points for volunteers.
      • Wrote op-eds for and responded to newspaper questionnaires on the candidate’s behalf.
      • Analyzed and summarized 400+ pages of background on opponent’s legislative record.
      • Oversaw 300+ volunteers responding to 5,000+ voter questions.
      • Led persuasion and letter-to-the-editor workshops for supporters and volunteers.

      Communications

      • Scripted seven ads, one of which Bill McKibben called “one of the best ads of this or any election cycle.”
      • Wrote and edited fundraising emails that raised over $150,000.
      • Drafted, edited, and distributed press releases.
      • Developed relationships with local reporters and activists.
      • Managed social media; tripled Twitter following.
      • Arranged interviews with The Associated Press, March for Science, several Jewish outlets, and more.