André D. Fields
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Policy expert and political strategist with 13+ years of experience advancing racial, economic, and social justice through legislative wins and grassroots advocacy. Skilled in coalition building, campaign leadership, and data-informed strategy across environmental, healthcare, voting, and child welfare policy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advocacy Manager
Unchained At Last
Westfield, New Jersey
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Led successful advocacy campaigns to end child marriage in Oregon, Missouri, Maine, and D.C., and defeated a bill to reinstate it in New Hampshire.
- Drafted testimony, talking points, legislative language, and policy briefs; testified before state legislatures.
- Built and sustained coalitions with survivor leaders, advocacy groups, and local partners to support unified policy efforts.
- Collected and analyzed nationwide child marriage data to inform advocacy strategy and strengthen legislative testimony.
Senior Government Affairs Consultant
Bold Impact Collective
Los Angeles, California
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Secured key local victories through centered legislative advocacy with impacted communities.
- Increased policy wins by 60% via coalition building and strategic partnerships.
- Delivered compelling testimonies and reports to influence significant legislative actions.
- Collaborated with community leaders to drive reforms, enhancing client project approvals by 75%.
Political Director
Fair Fight Action
Atlanta, GA
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Directed a national, state, and local voting rights campaign, protecting the ballot of disenfranchised voters.
- Developed an multi-state (8) fellowship for legislators, advancing equity-centered agendas.
- Secured legislative wins by blocking 70+ voter suppression bills via coalition-building.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to further voting rights and criminal justice reform.
Campaign Special Assistant
Abrams For Georgia
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 12.2018
- United labor unions, grassroots groups, and leaders, enhancing campaign influence.
- Led stakeholder engagement to amplify marginalized voices in strategic decision-making.
- Boosted campaign visibility and outreach through volunteer engagement and public education.
Legislative Aide
Georgia House Democratic Caucus
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Drafted 200+ legislative documents, streamlining processes with high accuracy.
- Advised 10 legislators on strategic issues, resulting in a 90% success rate on priority bills.
- Analyzed legislative proposals, improving caucus strategies through data insights.
Political Organizer
Jon Bel Edwards For Governor
New Orleans, LA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Executed grassroots campaigns, increasing voter turnout by 25% through community outreach.
- Increased volunteer participation by 45% using data analytics tools.
- Managed 250+ volunteers and 20 interns to meet campaign metrics.
Political Organizer
Working Families Party
Brooklyn, NY
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Coordinated field operations, recruiting 1,000+ volunteers and increasing voter turnout by 25%.
- Implemented neighborhood canvassing initiatives to foster political participation.
- Mobilized 800+ community members, increasing volunteer participation by 35%.
Education
Political Science & Public Policy -
State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego
Oswego, NYSkills
- Federal and state policy advocacy
- Legislative & Regulatory Strategy
- Public Policy Analysis & Testimony Writing
- Coalition and partnership building
- Grassroots Mobilization & Campaign Planning
- Political Strategy & Government Relations
Timeline
Senior Advocacy Manager
Unchained At Last
12.2024 - 07.2025
Senior Government Affairs Consultant
Bold Impact Collective
08.2023 - 11.2024
Political Director
Fair Fight Action
04.2019 - 12.2022
Campaign Special Assistant
Abrams For Georgia
05.2017 - 12.2018
Legislative Aide
Georgia House Democratic Caucus
07.2016 - 12.2018
Political Organizer
Jon Bel Edwards For Governor
08.2015 - 12.2015
Political Organizer
Working Families Party
01.2011 - 06.2015
Political Science & Public Policy -
State University of New York (SUNY) at Oswego
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