adam gleicher

Directed independent expenditure committee that successfully supported the election of 4 candidates to the Denver School Board and helped ensure an education finance initiative appeared on the ballot statewide. Managed 30-person college fellowship program, robust paid canvass and mail program.

Managed two independent expenditure committees with combined budgets exceeding $350,000 to support 11 pro-education candidates through robust voter contact efforts including paid canvass, phones, direct mail and radio.

Designed and implemented organization's grassroots efforts in Iowa and Minnesota to support education reform legislation.

Directed 501c(4)'s robust paid and volunteer field efforts, with a budget exceeding $100,000, in support of 3 candidates for the Denver school board.

Researched and wrote 15 non-partisan policy articles explaining major education and health issues.

Researched and summarized reports on various states’ education policies, including conducting teacher interviews to develop best practices for future legislation.

Directed all-volunteer field program in mayoral candidate’s traditionally low-turnout base and persuasion heavy neighborhoods, helping to propel candidate into runoff and ultimately election victory.

Taught 6th and 7th grade students at least 2 years over age and/or previously expelled from traditional school setting. Managed classroom of up to 40 students with an array of learning styles, emotional disturbances and academic levels. Led 6th grade students to close gap between historical performance and highest performing parish in Louisiana by 26% on social studies state test.

Managed organization's 501c(4) work, including developing and implementing site research for organizational growth, crafting political strategy, cultivating partner relationships with community leaders and donors and designing and implementing training curricula.

Managed organization that built relationships between college students and peers with developmental disabilities. Chapter recognized by international organization as "1st Runner Up Overall Outstanding College Chapter" and recognized by University as an "Outstanding Student Organization". Organization was 1 of 5 projects highlighted in University's application for the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Personally recognized by University as an "Outstanding Student Leader".

Directed field operation in 19 precincts for Senate and Congressional candidates. Recruited over 1,200 canvass and phone shifts, regularly producing recruitment numbers among the highest in the state en route to helping both candidates win crucial swing county and general election.

Honored by University as 1 of 10 recipients of Outstanding Student Leader award. * Best Buddies--Honored by University as 1 of 6 recipients of Outstanding Student Organization award. * Named by Best Buddies International as 1st Runner Up Overall Outstanding College Chapter. * Best Buddies highlighted as 1 of 5 exemplary projects in University of Michigan’s application for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Activities and Societies: Best Buddies--President, The Detroit Partnership--Education Coordinator