University of Chicago

Marquette University

Policy and Government Relations Specialist at After School Matters

- Consult on all aspects of grant proposal development, including opportunity identification, concepting, editing, budgeting, and administrative tasks
- Plan and administer monthly workshop  series, hosting virtual and in-person sessions to develop grantsmanship and make connections with funders
- Develop and maintain library of grants-related resources, workshop recordings, training materials, and funded proposals
- Create and send weekly contact from the Office of Research, including upcoming deadlines, relevant funding opportunities, and critical policy changes

University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education

Grants Specialist

- Planned and executed strategy to cultivate champions in state and local government, resulting in an 18% increase in FY23 state appropriation for organization 
- Leveraged program data, survey responses, and letters from Chicago teens to craft communications that protect public funding and drive policy initiatives
- Developed, wrote, and edited grant proposals to fund program opportunities; coordinated internal teams to produce submissions
- Co-authored policy briefs using organization’s research and youth voice to advocate for young people in Chicago and beyond

After School Matters

Policy and Government Relations Specialist

- Analyzed American Community Survey to create neighborhood-level data repository on key demographic and socioeconomic metrics
- Programmed and disseminated program survey to fall session teen participants, collecting data on program success and youth well-being
- Interpreted and distributed critical data to programs team via weekly dashboard and end-of-session overviews
- Created weekly emails, reaching 100+ elected officials with program highlights, youth testimonials, and research findings

Policy and Research Fellow

- Attended and compiled notes on Congressional Black Caucus meetings, informing Congressman and Chief of Staff of critical upcoming votes and current issues
- Researched current legislative issues, compiling reports for Congressman and staff
- Participated in symposia, meetings, and hearings on education and youth policy

U.S. House of Representatives

Intern for Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-7)

- Guided undergraduate and graduate students to improve texts and strengthen writing habits
- Hosted weekly sessions with a Ph.D. candidate to support the development of a dissertation; helped candidate to set writing goals, strengthen each section of the dissertation, and prepare for defense
- Employed the use of scaffolding, affirmation, and guiding questions to establish rapport and collaboration with students

Writing Center Tutor

- Collaborated with University faculty and Advancement staff to produce annual impact reports, packaging academic findings for lay audiences
- Wrote donor stewardship letters from Marquette University President to major donors
- Proofread and edited grant proposals, impact reports, stewardship communications, and other Advancement materials as needed
- Digitized and filed deliverables to support ongoing donor relations efforts

Student Editor - Advancement Communications

- Cultivated a positive living environment for first-year residents, consistently resolving conflicts
- Leveraged Motivational Interviewing skills to support student development and drive positive academic, social, and emotional change
- Communicated, implemented, and enforced all Marquette University Residence Life policies, championing academic excellence, addressing student needs, and fostering community involvement
- Connected student-residents with critical campus supports such as counseling, student activities, and campus security

Carly Ogletree