Andrew Fuller
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic policy expert with proven track record of successfully implementing projects and initiatives and achieving desired legislative objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Director, Housing and Human Needs
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
01.2021 - Current
- Tracked and analyzed federal legislation and policies on affordable housing, homeless, disaster and education programs. Contributed to legislative strategies for bills later passed by Congress in a challenging political climate.
- Supervised staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders and congregations across the U.S., updating on progress to build support for program.
- Established specific and measurable policy outcomes aligned with the Church's overall mission.
Advocacy Coordinator
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
02.2014 - 12.2020
- Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective legislative solutions to core policy concerns of the Church.
- Fostered positive relationships between government officials and the interfaith community, social ministry organizations, and houses of worship to build and nurture effective advocacy strategies.
- Coordinated lawmaker engagement, advised strategic messaging, and contributed to long-term policy planning for Lutheran and interfaith leaders
- Organized multiple large faith-based advocacy events, often gathering over 100 attendees, bishops, and other religious leaders.
- Drafted and reviewed action alerts, fostering grassroot activism and connections to federal legislators.
- Used specialized congressional and constituent databases including Knowlegis and Blackbaud.
Legislative Intern
U.S. Senate
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Conducted legislative research on wide range of topics.
- Prioritized tasks to complete on time or ahead of schedule.
- Greeted visitors entering office and asked questions to ascertain how to provide assistance.
City Council Assistant
Cincinnati City Hall
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Fostered climate of collaboration between general public, city manager and members of city council.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
- Helped advance zoning reform and city planning redesign process through Form Based Codes.
Campaign Intern
City Council Campaign For PG Sittenfeld
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Learned and executed all aspect of running a successful political campaign from start to finish.
- Advocated for the candidate, contributed in crafting political messages and reviewed campaign speeches.
- Wrote press releases, memos, and personally wrote letters to donors/constituents.
- Interacted with constituents personally on a regular basis throughout campaign.
Education
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, And The Public
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH2013
Skills
- Community Organization
- Communications Strategies
- Developing Policies
- Generate Reports
- Issue Resolution
- Effective Planning
- Staff Development
- Research
- Housing Regulations
Certification
- ToP Facilitation Methods - 2023
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Program Director, Housing and Human Needs
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
01.2021 - Current
Advocacy Coordinator
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
02.2014 - 12.2020
Legislative Intern
U.S. Senate
05.2013 - 08.2013
City Council Assistant
Cincinnati City Hall
03.2012 - 12.2012
Campaign Intern
City Council Campaign For PG Sittenfeld
01.2011 - 11.2011
Honors Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Politics, And The Public
Xavier University
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