Amaris E. Leon, Esq.
Sacramento,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
National Criminal Justice Reform Strategist
Working Families Party National
09.2020 - Current
- Led campaign development and execution of WFP CJR Initiatives based on the strategy developed in conjunction with the Director
- Independently produce comprehensive campaign plans using input from political, media, and analytics teams, serve as Senior Advisor for WFP-endorsed candidates, research and develop materials on Criminal Justice Reform issues, and create and lead voter education and I.E
- Campaigns that range five to six-figure campaign programs
- Develop and maintain relationships with community & labor organizations, along with local elected officials advancing Criminal Justice Reform
Campaign Manager
Sajid Khan for Santa Clara County District Attorney
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and managed county-wide campaign plan; district makeup of 1 million registered voters
- Managed all campaign staff, defined roles, negotiated contracts with all vendors and consultants, and led weekly consultant calls, including fundraising, email, digital, paid comms, media, field, and polling partners
- Oversaw all aspects of the research, drafting, and implementation of a district-wide campaign plan, budget, communications, and policy, and managed daily operations
Campaign Manager
Monique Worrell for the 9th Judicial Circuit State Attorney
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Successfully ran a $2.2 million race in a 4-way primary against an opponent with 41% name I.D
- Developed, implemented, and managed a two-county field plan, including digital organizing and communications;
- Managed all campaign staff, defined roles, negotiated contracts with all vendors and consultants, and led weekly consultant calls, including fundraising, email, digital, paid comms, media, field, and polling partners
Statewide Programs & Communications Director
Ruth’s List
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Vetted, Recruited, and trained Democratic, pro-choice women to run for office throughout Florida
- Oversaw the development of seven regional chapters led by organizational members
- Oversaw organizational communications
- Developed field strategy, organized campaign plan building, and created candidate fundraising curriculum for candidates and campaign staff
- Facilitated campaign training workshops
Legislative Organizer
Rise
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Led legal and legislative research surrounding Florida’s laws surrounding sexual violence offenses and victim resources
- Managed legislation deadlines and meetings with legislators
- Drafted state-specific Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights and provided strategic recommendations and power mapping for bill sponsorship and lobbying
- Developed a 50-state legislative drafting guideline bank and trained volunteers in various states on power mapping, legislative research, lobbying and bill drafting.
Trainer/Facilitator
Re: Power State Court Power Map Lab Cohort
04.2025 - 08.2025
Fellow
Re: Power State Court Power Map Lab Cohort
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted a four-state research project on Judicial nomination processes and the selection committees
Independent Contractor
Impact Justice
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed a communications/messaging toolkit on Restorative Justice and harm reduction policy
Lead Organizer for Orange County
Organize Florida
08.2018 - 05.2019
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Florida A&M University College of Law
Orlando, Florida05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida05.2015
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
Barmemberships
- United States Supreme Court, 11/29/23
- District of Columbia, 01/20
Timeline
Trainer/Facilitator
Re: Power State Court Power Map Lab Cohort
04.2025 - 08.2025
Fellow
Re: Power State Court Power Map Lab Cohort
04.2024 - 07.2024
Independent Contractor
Impact Justice
02.2023 - 06.2023
Campaign Manager
Sajid Khan for Santa Clara County District Attorney
10.2021 - 06.2022
National Criminal Justice Reform Strategist
Working Families Party National
09.2020 - Current
Campaign Manager
Monique Worrell for the 9th Judicial Circuit State Attorney
04.2020 - 08.2020
Statewide Programs & Communications Director
Ruth’s List
08.2019 - 01.2020
Legislative Organizer
Rise
08.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Organizer for Orange County
Organize Florida
08.2018 - 05.2019
Juris Doctorate -
Florida A&M University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies
University of Central Florida
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