Alice Kaye Shaw

In this role, I collaborated with my fellow interns and staff, researching policy, answering phones, and sending emails. Field experience included volunteering at foodbank and farmers markets

I obtained shadow experience by observing a typical day at the Sacramento Capitol and Senate hearings.

Key skills included- fast and creative thinking

Designing a re-election campaign to appeal to college students: such as delivering political information at tailgates with hotdogs

Designing a board with important issues and asking students what they want to see more of

strategizing and teamwork with my co-workers and Councilwoman Robin Wonsley

student and government engagement

In the Summer of 2023, I learned the value of, and importance of, electing women into governmental offices. My placement was with City Councilwoman Robin Wonsley, where I campaigned for her, did a shadow day at City Hall, and observed her day-to-day work life. In addition, I learned about key campaign aspects, such as fundraising, as well as learning from organizations such as ActBlue and Planned Parenthood.

Key skills included networking and check-ins with my supervisors.

Learned how to door knock, as well as navigate key Democratic voter base systems.

Learned about state, federal, and city politics, and the range they have.

Spent 40 hours canvassing houses and electronically reaching out to voters.

Learned about different positions within the staff.

Helped campaign as well for Cori Bush, Zaynab Mohammed, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib, as well as mayors and city council members.

Set up and helped prepare for events.

• Double shift for 2 out of five week days
• Stocked shelves, backroom intake, cashier services and floor sales