Bean Chapman
Portland
Summary
Invested policy professional with extensive experience managing people and complex projects in highly regulated environments. Recognized for impactful work in politically charged environments, aiming to continue serving the greater good in government with integrity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Analyst
Tennessee Equality Project
Nashville
01.2024 - Current
- Tracked dozens of legislative proposals and amendments concerning LGBTQ+ rights.
- Produced five policy briefs and three major reports on critical issues for legislators and advocates.
- Provided expert oral testimony in committees.
- Partnered with numerous state and national non-profit organizations.
Election Official
Knox County Election Commission
Knoxville
10.2019 - 04.2024
- Assisted with setting up and closing out Hart Verity voting equipment, and verified voter identification on election day.
- Reviewed and processed voter registrations, paper ballots, and post-election reports in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Reviewed precinct tallies and voter rolls for irregularities and documentations for audits.
- Coordinated logistics and supported poll workers for absentee voting in 40 assisted living and jail facilities.
- Assisted the public with registration, sample ballots, and general questions about elections.
Lab Section Chief
University of Tennessee, College of Vet
Knoxville
10.2001 - 01.2021
- Led, trained, and supervised diverse teams of professionals, interns, and students in research methods, diagnostics, and quality assurance programs.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA, USDA, and international laws and regulations for biosafety and biosecurity.
- Led an interdisciplinary gap analysis for college-wide readiness and compliance with regulatory requirements for lab safety and biosecurity.
- Led collaborations, to completion, on sponsored research projects with local, state, national, and international agencies, and corporations.
Education
Master of Public Health - Policy And Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2018
Master of Science - Medical And Veterinary Entomology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2001
Skills
- Project management
- Speaking and media
- Relationship building
- Nonprofit leadership
- Analysis
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
Marisa Richmond Civic Advocacy Award. 2022 Recognition.
Affiliations
District Chair Organizer, Tennessee Equality Project, TN (2020-2025)
Timeline
Policy Analyst
Tennessee Equality Project
01.2024 - Current
Election Official
Knox County Election Commission
10.2019 - 04.2024
Lab Section Chief
University of Tennessee, College of Vet
10.2001 - 01.2021
Master of Public Health - Policy And Management
University of Tennessee
Master of Science - Medical And Veterinary Entomology
University of Tennessee