Becca Montgomery
Golden,CO
Summary
A leader with more than two decades of experience in policy development and political strategy. Currently, running a successful consulting practice. Previously served as the Director of Democracy and Civil Discourse Initiatives at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and as a key member of Senator Bennet’s leadership team. Also served on two winning political campaigns.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
President and Founder
Full View Policy
Golden, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Founder of a successful consulting practice. Served clients in workforce development, environmental policy, civic engagement, and others. Supported client efforts to develop big-picture strategy, complete policy analysis, and frame communications. Also led the completion of several large grant proposals.
- Serving as the Chief of Staff for the CiviCO Mayors’ Council, a collaboration of seven Colorado mayors to share best practices and opportunities for collaboration.
Director of Democracy and Civil Discourse Initiatives
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
Denver, CO
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Led the design and implementation of the inaugural year of the Colorado Project. Oversaw strategic planning, fundraising, and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met. The Colorado Project is an annual convening of a bipartisan group of community and policy leaders from Colorado to work together on a policy issue important to the state. The first year focused on a Colorado strategy for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
- Directed the 2023 Denver Democracy Summit. Led the design and implementation of all parts of the Summit, including panel framing and speaker selection, logistics and organization, and budget. Speakers at the 2023 summit covered a broad range of topics related to democracy, including climate change, the war in Ukraine, and the strength of the judiciary.
Policy Director
Senator Michael Bennet
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Served as a key member of Senator Bennet's leadership team. Helped to define policy, communications, and outreach strategy for the organization.
- Provided day-to-day guidance and mentorship to team members on legislative strategy, communications, and political engagement in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Served as a source of strategic support and advice to two new State Directors, a new Chief of Staff, and an Interim Chief of Staff during their transitions into their roles.
- Led the design and implementation of a new blueprint for stakeholder-driven policy development for the organization, in partnership with buy-in from the broader team.
- Collaborated with the leadership team to manage and curate the senator’s political relationships and constituency outreach.
- Led staff teams through multiple diverse stakeholder policy series in several challenging policy areas, including Western Climate Resilience, Housing Affordability, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Each series included stakeholders with different political viewpoints, and concluded in an agreement on a collaborative strategic document outlining next steps.
- Facilitated regular updates for outside groups and individuals on the Bennet Team’s work, including presentations on our policy series frameworks.
- In response to COVID-19, we collaborated with the leadership team to retool and reprogram our policy priorities to address the unprecedented demands on the office.
- During multiple statewide emergency crises, including fires, I helped develop and oversee our rapid response team.
Co-Interim State Director
Senator Michael Bennet
Denver, CO
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Led the Colorado staff for six months. I assumed all responsibilities of the State Director during that time, overseeing seven offices and fifteen state staff.
- I used the time to rebuild communication channels that were weakened through staff transitions.
- Mentored and supported staff who were feeling unsettled by the transition, and were able to retain all staff over the transition period.
State Policy Director
Senator Michael Bennet
Denver, CO
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Managed efforts to translate Colorado stakeholder goals into policy solutions, and translate complicated policy nuances back to Colorado stakeholders in plain language.
- Helped brainstorm and guide the implementation of all press and community events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, targeted messaging, and awareness of community politics.
- Developed statewide communication plans.
- Supervised the in-state press and digital team, and the implementation of Colorado events and press opportunities.
- Organized and led strategic policy development in partnership with CEOs from the aerospace, bioscience, and energy industries, with the goal of defining how we best support our 'innovation economy.' The roadmap the group created became the basis for several of Senator Bennet’s key legislative initiatives and influenced the state of Colorado’s approach.
- Edited and finalized all briefing materials from the state team before they went to Senator Bennet.
- In collaboration with the leadership team, prepared documents for Senate and White House leadership, as well as visiting dignitaries.
Policy and Research Director
Bennet for Colorado Campaign
Denver, CO
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Prepared and approved all policy briefings and debate materials for Senator Bennet and the campaign team.
- Helped frame big picture messaging and vet mass media advertisements.
- Managed the team responsible for the substance necessary to present Senator Bennet’s proactive vision and to respond to attacks.
- Composed policy position papers.
Policy Director
Udall for Colorado Campaign
Denver, CO
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Prepared and approved all policy briefings, debate materials, and support for Congressman Udall and the campaign team.
Associate
DLA Piper
Baltimore, MD
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Helped advise clients on state and federal environmental law and policy.
Legislative Assistant
Congressman Mark Udall
Cannon House Office Building
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Advised Congressman Mark Udall on education, housing, immigration, disability, and women’s issues and legislation.
Education
J.D. -
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2006
B.A. - International Affairs
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
01.2001
Skills
- Strategic visioning and planning
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Political strategy
- Policy development and analysis
- Tactical implementation
- Written communications
Timeline
President and Founder
Full View Policy
01.2024 - Current
Director of Democracy and Civil Discourse Initiatives
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
01.2023 - 02.2024
Policy Director
Senator Michael Bennet
01.2018 - 01.2023
Co-Interim State Director
Senator Michael Bennet
01.2018 - 07.2018
State Policy Director
Senator Michael Bennet
01.2010 - 01.2017
Policy and Research Director
Bennet for Colorado Campaign
01.2009 - 01.2010
Policy Director
Udall for Colorado Campaign
01.2007 - 01.2008
Associate
DLA Piper
01.2006 - 01.2007
Legislative Assistant
Congressman Mark Udall
01.2001 - 01.2003
J.D. -
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF LAW
B.A. - International Affairs
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
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