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Benjamin A. Gubits

Williston,VT

Summary

Strategic campaigns and advocacy leader with 10+ years advancing climate, democracy, and electoral outcomes, currently serving as Vice President of Advocacy and Campaigns at Protect Our Winters. Leads national C3/C4/IE programs that design and execute multi-state campaigns, build partnerships with lawmakers, and mobilize voters through grassroots and digital engagement. Recognized for cross-functional team leadership, electoral campaign innovation, policy and legislative strategy, coalition building, and delivering measurable growth in organizational influence and results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Advocacy and Campaigns

Protect Our Winters (POW) and Protect Our Winters Action Fund (POW AF)
05.2021 - Current
  • Lead national advocacy, electoral campaigns, and political strategy for a leading climate and outdoor recreation nonprofit.
  • Build and direct multi-faceted campaigns to elect climate champions, advance and defend local, state and federal climate policies, and mobilize climate voters across the U.S.
  • Design and execute federal, state, and local advocacy campaigns that engage climate voters, outdoor athletes, scientists, creatives, and businesses to advance climate action and public lands protection.
  • Direct 501(c)(4) POW Action Fund electoral program: candidate endorsements, independent expenditures, and coalition efforts in U.S. Senate, House, and state-level races.
  • Build and manage partnerships with Members of Congress, governors, state legislators, and administration officials to advance clean energy and conservation.
  • Spearhead digital advocacy, grassroots organizing, and distributed engagement programs that mobilize constituents in key geographies.
  • Secure organizational growth in political impact, including establishing POW as a recognized player in national climate and democracy debates.
  • Manage cross-functional teams including campaigns, policy, communications, development and partnerships, ensuring alignment and execution of strategic goals.

Vice President

Erikson Group
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provided strategic communications and tactical consulting to advocacy organizations focused on democracy reform, economic justice, and climate.
  • Manage electoral campaign operations for candidates across U.S. Senate, House, and state legislative races.

Co-Founder / National Political Director

American Promise
08.2015 - 07.2019
  • Co-founded national nonpartisan organization to pass a constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United.
  • Designed and executed 50-state campaign plan, including ballot initiatives and legislative resolutions.
  • Built bipartisan congressional support for amendment resolution in the U.S. House.
  • Directed grassroots lobbying, coalition building, and digital mobilization programs.

Campaign Manager

People Govern Committee
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed statewide ballot initiative campaign in Massachusetts from inception to completion.
  • Achieved 72% statewide victory with endorsements from bipartisan leaders and grassroots engagement of 500+ volunteers.

Regional Field Director

Martha Coakley for Governor
12.2013 - 11.2014
  • Directed field operations across 63 municipalities during primary and general elections.
  • Hired, trained, and managed field organizers, consistently delivering top-performing region statewide.

Legislative Fellow

Massachusetts Senate – Office of Sen. Karen Spilka
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Researched legislative issues, prepared policy memos, and managed constituent casework.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO

Karlova University

Skills

  • Strategic Campaign Management (C3, C4, IE)
  • FEC/IRS Compliance
  • Electoral Politics & Advocacy
  • Grassroots Organizing & Distributed Engagement
  • Strategic Communications (Earned/Paid/Organic)
  • Policy Advocacy & Legislative Strategy
  • Coalition Building & Partnerships
  • Digital Mobilization & Fundraising
  • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Management

Affiliations

Advisory Board Member - Rank the Vote

Timeline

Vice President of Advocacy and Campaigns

Protect Our Winters (POW) and Protect Our Winters Action Fund (POW AF)
05.2021 - Current

Vice President

Erikson Group
07.2019 - 05.2021

Campaign Manager

People Govern Committee
01.2017 - 01.2018

Co-Founder / National Political Director

American Promise
08.2015 - 07.2019

Regional Field Director

Martha Coakley for Governor
12.2013 - 11.2014

Legislative Fellow

Massachusetts Senate – Office of Sen. Karen Spilka
08.2013 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

Fort Lewis College

Karlova University

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