Texas Tech University

Principal at Leaven Strategies Group

Direct the overall operations of the consulting group, focusing on activities that support political candidates, political action committees, advocacy groups, and corporate clients. Develop and implement strategic plans in collaboration with clients while setting and pursuing short—and long-term objectives. Utilize a mix of traditional and innovative communications, community outreach, fundraising, and strategic planning to achieve desired results. Build and lead high-performing teams, maintain strong relationships with vendors and community partners, and adjust strategies to secure victories in the political sector.
● Recruited and built political candidates, contributing to the election of the first democratic candidate in over four decades in a key region.
● Prepared and controlled multi-million-dollar budgets, aligning financial resources with strategic goals and client expectations.
● Secured millions in fundraising via effective programs and networking with hundreds of Political Action Committees and foundations

Leaven Strategies Group

President

Cultivate and expand donor networks, including individuals, allies, and Political Action Committees, to ensure alignment with shared objectives. Collaborate with Representative Julie Johnson and her team to devise and implement communication strategies that effectively engaged target audiences and promoted key messages. Manage and adapt communication efforts to maximize outreach and audience engagement. Coordinate the dissemination of legislative viewpoints through various channels, including constituent newsletters, media events, and press outlets across traditional and digital platforms.
● Established and maintained close relations with the press while routinely pitching, booking, and monitoring clients' press interactions to ensure effective media coverage and positive public relations.
● Planned and delivered social media campaigns that developed and boosted online following and digital presence.
● Streamlined communication processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness in public engagement.
● Designed and executed comprehensive fundraising strategies to support legislative initiatives and advance political agendas.

Texas State Representative Julie Johnson

Communications & Finance Director

Orchestrate comprehensive campaign strategies to amplify representative's advocacy for Texas residents and foster federal relations. Develop and hone policy stances to inform and guide campaign tactics. Craft and disseminate unified messaging for voter outreach, advertising, and fundraising initiatives to accelerate brand presence. Recruit and direct diverse team, including staff, volunteers, and vendors to extend brand reach into new and existing markets. Spearhead the planning and seamless execution of public events to facilitate direct voter engagement with company and ensure responsiveness to constituent needs and concerns. Monitor and adapt to digital trends to enhance campaign efficacy and voter communication.
● Administered multi-million-dollar budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation of campaign resources.
● Streamlined inter-campaign coordination as a crucial liaison between Congressman, presidential, House, and senate campaigns.
● Delivered strategic leadership and managed a finance team of over six professionals, driving fundraising efforts and financial planning.

Congressman Marc Veasey

Campaign Manager

Skills: Technical Writing · Problem Solving · Deadline Oriented · Strategic Communications · Communications Planning · Social Media · Communication · Digital Marketing · Content Development · Creative Writing · Content Management · Social Media Marketing · Advertising · Social Media Communications · Content Marketing

Dex Media

Content Specialist

Skills: Accounting · Problem Solving · Finance · Analytical Skills · Managerial Finance · Time Management · Communication · Financial Analysis

Winstead PC

Legal Billing Specialist

Skills: News Writing · Problem Solving · Strategic Communications · Journalism · Communications Planning · Research · Communication · Media Coverage · Public Relations · Content Development · Creative Writing · Media Relations · Content Management · Liberal Arts · Content Marketing

Chelsea Roe