lizbeth davies

Coordinated student leaders at colleges and universities in Northern New Jersey with the purpose of motivating said students to inform and engage students on their campuses, as well as to ultimately get students out to vote YES on Ballot Question 1 (Higher Education funding to invest in academic infrastructure). This included volunteer recruitment, telecommunication, event planning, on campus visibility, social media marketing, and canvassing.

Main efforts involved increasing the visibility of the Urban League of Essex County via traditional marketing strategies, as well as via newer social media oriented strategies. What was most important was to use different modes of communication and public relation work to branch out into a larger market that included constituents that may not have needed ULEC services, but believed in the organization's mission, goals, and accomplishments.

Clerical assistance, as well as legal assistance in general practice areas (family law, traffic law, personal injury, estate planning, etc.).

Surveyed and participated in the workings of various subdivisions of the Department of Community Development, of which included Community Improvements, the Urban Enterprise Zone, Housing, and Planning and Zoning.

Strong command of the Spanish language made me a key asset to the Immigration Advocacy Specialist, while excellent verbal and written communication skills were imperative in the fast paced environment of this office.

Youth voter education focused mainly upon William Paterson University freshmen and sophomores, as well as Paterson high school seniors. Primarily acted as an intermediary between American Democracy Project staff and Paterson school officials. In addition, took on a strategic role in educating high school and college students about the importance of voter registration, civic engagement, and the voting process.

Relationship builder, political liaison, and results driven Field Director that worked as a key representative of the campaign and principal amongst voters, stakeholders, activists, and elected and party officials.

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, WPU Student Government Association, Peer Tutor, The Beacon Newspaper-Contributing Writer, Study Abroad at the University of Puerto Rico (Summer 2008)