Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Organizational Experience
Timeline
Generic

Casey Steinau

Madison,WI

Summary

Seasoned Senior Policy Advisor with a proven track record in the Wisconsin Senate, adept in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement. Expert in public relations and leadership, demonstrated through successful legislative drafting and team development. Excelled in empowering teams and fostering impactful relationships, ensuring legislative effectiveness and constituent satisfaction.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Policy Advisor

Senator LaTonya Johnson
Madison, WI
01.2025 - Current
  • Assessed various legislative measures for effectiveness.
  • Provided advice and guidance on complex policy issues to executive-level staff members.
  • Senator's staff to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.
  • Offered diverse support to meet constituent needs.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities and progress of interns.
  • Cultivated positive and cohesive internal and external work environments.
  • Assisted with legislation drafting.
  • Facilitated successful stakeholder interactions.
  • Conducted analysis of policies and legislation.

Legislative Assistant

WI State Senator Chris Larson
Madison, WI
12.2022 - 01.2025
  • Researched, analyzed and summarized legislation for Senator.
  • Conducted background research on proposed bills.
  • Drafted letters, emails, and commendations on Senator's behalf.
  • Served as liaison between Senate offices when coordinating caucus events.
  • Responded in kind to constituent emails, letters and phone calls.
  • Hiring, onboarding, and supervision of interns.
  • Constituent services within issue areas.
  • Supported outreach efforts with legislative doors and large blue book distribution.
  • Tabled at district events. Participated in district parades.

Legislative Fellow

WI Senator Jeff Smith
Madison, Wisconsin
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Fostered strong constituent relationships.
  • Constituent services.
  • Coordinated day-to-day intern responsibilities.

State Chair

Alaska Democratic Party
Anchorage, AK
01.2016 - 05.2022
  • CEO of statewide political organization with over 72,000 members.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to ensure effective governance of the organization.
  • Oversaw statewide committee and board meetings.
  • Actively recruited candidates and local organizational leadership.
  • Facilitated state and national fundraising efforts.
  • Represented AK at national Democratic meetings.
  • Hired and managed ED.

Owner

Big Lake Self Storage
Big Lake, Alaska
01.2008 - 01.2021
  • Oversaw and maintained various residential, commercial units, boat/RV storage facilities.

Field Worker

U.S. Census Bureau
Alaska, 2010 And
11.2018 - 06.2020
  • Engaged with residents of remote Alaskan villages through in-home interviewing.

Field Representative

U.S. Senator Mark Begich
Wasilla, Alaska
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Liaised with regional and state governmental bodies, local to national non-profits, Tribal organizations and Alaska federal branches.
  • Represented Senator 10-20 monthly events large and small.
  • Managed small in-state office.
  • Provided constituency services as needed.
  • Point on Agriculture issues and outreach statewide.

Real Estate Salesperson

RE/Max Dynamic
Wasilla, AK
12.2001 - 02.2013
  • Sold and leased residential and commercial real estate in Alaska.

Education

Masters - Public Service

University of Arkansas, Clinton School of Public Service
05-2020

Bachelors of Arts -

Shimer College
Waukegan, IL

High School -

Poynette HS
Poynette, WI

Skills

  • Kind & Active Listening
  • Public Relations/Outreach
  • Communications, Internal and External, Written and Verbal
  • Event planning, In-person and Virtual
  • Effective Time Management
  • Policy and Legislation Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Empowering Others
  • Relationship Building and Development
  • Leadership
  • Cat Herding

Organizational Experience

Executive Committee Member, Democratic National Committee (DNC)

Vice President, National Voter File Co-op

Board Member, Mat-Su MLK Jr. Foundation

Executive Committee Member, State Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC)

Timeline

Senior Policy Advisor

Senator LaTonya Johnson
01.2025 - Current

Legislative Assistant

WI State Senator Chris Larson
12.2022 - 01.2025

Legislative Fellow

WI Senator Jeff Smith
10.2022 - 12.2022

Field Worker

U.S. Census Bureau
11.2018 - 06.2020

State Chair

Alaska Democratic Party
01.2016 - 05.2022

Field Representative

U.S. Senator Mark Begich
01.2013 - 02.2015

Owner

Big Lake Self Storage
01.2008 - 01.2021

Real Estate Salesperson

RE/Max Dynamic
12.2001 - 02.2013

Masters - Public Service

University of Arkansas, Clinton School of Public Service

Bachelors of Arts -

Shimer College

High School -

Poynette HS

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Casey Steinau