Amy Aria Inaba
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Asian American community organizer with six years of experience in East Tennessee, specializing in electoral and issue-related campaigns. Proven track record in mobilizing grassroots efforts, engaging diverse communities, and advocating for social justice. Committed to fostering sustainable change through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Manager
Sylvian Bruni & Brad Bratt for TN State House
07.2024 - Current
- Jointly managed both campaigns during the 2024 election cycle.
Organized voter engagement events, coordinated canvassing groups, managed canvassing turf, and recorded data for both candidates.
Field Organizer
Kate Craig for TN State Senate
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed internship program and trained 17 paid canvassers.
- Organized voter engagement events and coordinated outreach efforts.
Voter Outreach Specialist
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugees Rights Coalition
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted phone surveys, recorded data, educated voters about refugee rights, and achieved contact goals.
Communications Director
Jeff Clark for City Commission
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed social media, acted as press liaison, led voter outreach.
Intern
Marty Olsen for Congress
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Managed social media, press communications, and voter contact.
Education
B.A. in Communication Studies & Japanese Language -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN01.2023
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- Group Instruction
- Coalition building
Extracurriculars
- International Buccaneer Buddies: Organized events for international students.
- Student Government Association: Served as an Arts and Science Senator.
- Young Democratic Socialists of America: Co-chair 2021-2022. Lead Organizer
Awards
Communication Studies Diversity Award - 2021
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Accomplishments
Young Democratic Socialists of America:
Advocated for first adjunct pay raise in 23 years. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-students-rally-for-professor-pay-raises/
Featured in CNN’s 2020 election mini-documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxb4kN06XGk&t=101s
Featured in Washington Post for organizing https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/04/03/drag-law-tennessee-johnson-city/?fbclid=IwAR0zQbyrereRT1FqyQyqZPe382emi2yed7V8aYvhLZDjMn7BgIZgpI8NzxE
References
- Kate Craig, 703-647-0761, kate.a.craig@gmail.com
- Noah Nordstrom, 865-566-7949, noah.nordstrom@gmail.com
- Sheteka Phillips, 615-717-7765, sheteka.r.phillips@vanderbilt.edu
Timeline
Campaign Manager
Sylvian Bruni & Brad Bratt for TN State House
07.2024 - Current
Field Organizer
Kate Craig for TN State Senate
07.2022 - 11.2022
Voter Outreach Specialist
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugees Rights Coalition
04.2021 - 09.2021
Communications Director
Jeff Clark for City Commission
07.2020 - 11.2020
Intern
Marty Olsen for Congress
09.2018 - 11.2018
B.A. in Communication Studies & Japanese Language -
East Tennessee State University
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