AJ McCormick
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Social impact communicator and DEI advocate with experience in grassroots organizing, donor engagement, and public policy. Proven success in leading community movements, supporting development strategy, and managing digital communications. Committed to equity-driven practices and intersectional justice. Seeking leadership opportunities in the political field where strategic communication, advocacy, and coalition-building are critical.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Associate
Habitheque
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained and updated LinkedIn, company website, and social media profiles to ensure consistent and up-to-date communications
- Conducted donor prospecting to identify and cultivate potential individual and small foundation supporters
- Crafted personalized emails to prospective donors, aligning their values with the organization’s mission, while conducting and managing individual financial asks
- Created, updated, and maintained a communications tracking system
Policy and Advocacy Assistant
Independent Policy Project
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted research and analysis on legislative and regulatory developments to inform advocacy strategies
- Prepared briefing materials, reports, and summaries on key policy topics for internal and external use
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings with stakeholders, including policymakers, coalition members, and partners
- Drafted advocacy materials, including fact sheets, position statements, and social media content
- Maintained databases of contacts, coalition partners, and advocacy activities to streamline communication
- Tracked and reported on the progress of advocacy campaigns and initiatives to evaluate impact
- Provided administrative support to the policy and advocacy team, ensuring smooth execution of tasks
Founder - Catcalls of Philly
Chalk Back
07.2024 - Current
- Successfully launched the Philadelphia chapter, establishing its mission, goals, and operational framework
- Provide strategic leadership and direction, overseeing all aspects of operations, programs, and initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with local community members, organizations, and international movement
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and staff while starting, running, and maintaining the social media page
- Spoke at the IWD March in Philadelphia
Development Operations Temp
NCJW: National Council of Jewish Women
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted large-scale prospecting efforts, creating in-depth background profiles and detailed reports on an average of 50 individuals per week
Advocate - Catcalls of DMV
Chalk Back
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Participated in global grassroots initiatives to combat street harassment by political chalking
- Collaborated with activists worldwide to amplify the movement's impact by co-managing the social media page
- Represent the chapter in public forums, advocating for the organization’s mission and initiatives
Development Operations Intern
NCJW: National Council of Jewish Women
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Tracked, categorized, and managed data from appeal surveys
- Assisted in crafting donor communications with strategic language choices to enhance engagement and support
- Supported prospecting efforts for political campaigns, engaging with over 300 contributors
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Trauma Psychology
Sarah Lawrence College
Masters of Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Seton Hall University School of Law
Skills
- Legal research
- Policy writing
- Data analysis
- Advocacy strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication skills
- Relationship Building
- Program and Event planning
- Database Management
- Political Prospecting
- Community Engagement and Empowement
- Public Communication
- Administrative Organization
- CRMs like Salesforce and EveryAction
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Canva
- Constant Contact
- Asana
Languages
Spanish
Limited
American Sign Language
Professional
Certification
Receive Yearly DEI, JEDI, REDI, and Inclusive Language Trainings Since 2015 across 10+ Organizations
University of Pennsylvania
- Certification in Social Difference, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - In Progress
- LPS Courses in Neuroscience
Boston University
- Paralegal Certification - In Progress
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid
CITI Program
- Certification in Human Subject Research
- Certification in Information Privacy and Security
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications Associate
Habitheque
02.2025 - Current
Policy and Advocacy Assistant
Independent Policy Project
01.2025 - Current
Development Operations Temp
NCJW: National Council of Jewish Women
11.2024 - 06.2025
Founder - Catcalls of Philly
Chalk Back
07.2024 - Current
Development Operations Intern
NCJW: National Council of Jewish Women
09.2023 - 05.2024
Advocate - Catcalls of DMV
Chalk Back
07.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Trauma Psychology
Sarah Lawrence College
Masters of Legal Studies - Legal Studies
Seton Hall University School of Law
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