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Addy Thome

Columbia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven student with experience as a Volunteer Lobbyist at Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) skilled in persuasive communication and grassroots organizing. Successfully presented federal policy initiatives for the CCL, and created statewide legal guides in Spanish for Illinois JusticeCorps, a legal AmeriCorps branch, demonstrating strong legal documentation abilities and a commitment to community engagement. Assisted in legal administration at a local nonprofit immigration law firm. Dedicated to legal accessibility and equity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Lobbyist

Citizens' Climate Lobby
05.2023 - 07.2025
  • Participated in a lobby meeting with Representative Darin LaHood of IL16 in 2023.
  • Presented to an academic Earth Club regarding federal carbon fee and dividend policy.
  • Wrote and published a Letter to the Editor in the Bloomington, IL Pantagraph newspaper regarding the BIG WIRES Act (H.R.5551)
  • Organized and executed a city-wide trash pickup in tandem with my city's Ecology Action Center and Special Opportunities Available in Recreation department, as well as the Citizens' Climate Education (sister non-profit organization to the Citizens' Climate Lobby).
  • Conducted research on public policy trends, enhancing strategic decision-making for lobbying efforts.

City Parks and Recreation Employee

City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 07.2025
  • Day Camp Counselor and Youth Sports Leader
  • Planned and executed athletic, artistic, and educational activities for youth ages 3 to 11 to ensure a safe and enriching experience.
  • Supported activity planning and collaborated with team members to implement effective communication with parents and guardians.

Legal Inten

Illinois JusticeCorps
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided legal information and procedural guidance to court patrons and directed them towards legal self-help resources.
  • Created and translated Spanish guides to various civil procedures, such as obtaining a divorce or protective orders. These guides have since been verified for statewide use in Illinois.
  • Assisted local prison inmates in compiling available case law and court forms for their state and international court cases.

Volunteer

The Immigration Project
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed inbox and repository information systems to ensure proper record-keeping.
  • Assisted attorney with case auditing.

Education

Academic Sophomore in First Semester - Political Science

University of Missouri
Columbia

High School Diploma -

University High School
Normal
05-2025

Skills

  • Legal documentation and administration
  • Spanish writing
  • Constitutional analysis
  • Grassroots organizing
  • Persuasive communication
  • Legislative review

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Legal Inten

Illinois JusticeCorps
06.2024 - 04.2025

Volunteer Lobbyist

Citizens' Climate Lobby
05.2023 - 07.2025

Volunteer

The Immigration Project
10.2021 - 03.2022

City Parks and Recreation Employee

City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 07.2025

Academic Sophomore in First Semester - Political Science

University of Missouri

High School Diploma -

University High School

Awards

  • Unstoppable Student Award: Was awarded this in 2021 by UHS staff and faculty. It is given to a student who has shown perseverance and academic strength.
  • Ancient Stick Award: Passed on by seniors to a percussionist who has shown leadership and is expected to be the next section leader.
  • National Amateur Poetry Competition 3rd place Winner: My poem, “Out of Order,” advanced to the national semifinals and achieved 3rd place in the 2023 national poetry contest sponsored by Poetry Nation. Published in Quilted Voices poetry anthology.
  • Topical Winner of JUST POETRY!!!’s National High School Poetry Contest: 2023. Less than 2% of submissions became Winners. Published in American High School Poets Fall 2023 Anthology.
  • National Honor Society.
  • Most Spirited University High School Band Member Award.Hugh O'Brian (HOBY) Youth Leadership Award.
  • HOBY Academic All Stars Award.
  • AP Scholar with Distinction.
  • Illinois Achievement in Music Award (3). IHSA Division One Snare Solo Award.
  • Citizens’ Climate Lobby Letter to the Editor Award.
  • Citizens’ Climate Lobby Letter to the Editor Award.
  • Citizens’ Climate Lobby State-Level Policy Action Award.
  • Illinois State Scholar.
  • University of Missouri Stamps Scholar Semifinalist.

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