Chyna Lopp
Akron
Summary
Seasoned leader with 8 years' experience in community organizing and mobilization, seeking Organizing Director role. Excelled as Regional Organizing Director, managing over 30 canvassers, and establishing key partnerships. Skilled in team leadership, project management, and strategic planning for effective community engagement.
Organizing Director with significant experience in overseeing team management, process improvement, and strategic planning. Known for strong leadership skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication. Previous work has resulted in improved organizational efficiency, streamlined operations and enhanced team productivity. Demonstrated success in project management, employee training and development, and fostering a collaborative working environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Organizing Director
Wisconsin Neighbor Action Fund
Milwaukee
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Directed a team of 10 organizers and assisted in the management of a 20 member community organizing team, enhancing statewide engagement efforts.
- Influenced the mobilization of over 11,000 volunteers, leading to the facilitation of more than 2,200,000 conversations, significantly impacting community outreach.
- Conducted comprehensive training for community organizers on leading virtual sessions, resulting in improved conversations quality and adherence to performance standards.
- Created training materials and operational documentation that bolstered organizer proficiency and programmatic success.
- Ensured organizers were well-equipped to train volunteers, fostering an environment of effective communication and high-quality outreach initiatives.
- Through Relational Organizing We won the 2025 Election on November 1st for The Supreme Court Justice Seat
Regional Organizing Director
Wisconsin Neighbor Network
Milwaukee
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Directed a team of 7 organizers and assisted in the management of a 25-member community organizing team, enhancing statewide engagement efforts.
- Influenced the mobilization of over 10,000 volunteers, leading to the facilitation of more than 2,000,000 conversations, significantly impacting community outreach.
- Conducted comprehensive training for community organizers on leading virtual sessions, resulting in improved conversation quality and adherence to performance standards.
- Created training materials and operational documentation that bolstered organizer proficiency and programmatic success.
- Ensured organizers were well-equipped to train volunteers, fostering an environment of effective communication and high-quality outreach initiatives.
Regional Organizing Director/Mobilization Manager
One Fair Wage
Akron
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed regional project progress, ensuring timely adjustments to meet evolving organizational goals.
- Directed comprehensive training programs for volunteers and employees, enhancing their engagement and effectiveness in organizational initiatives.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with local businesses and educational institutions, bolstering community support and outreach efforts.
- Interviewed, Hired and trained Canvassers
Field Organizer
Planned Parenthood
Akron
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted door-to-door canvassing campaigns within set timelines to effectively communicate key messages and engage community members.
- Devised and executed recruiting strategies to address staffing requirements and support organizational goals.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to maintain message consistency during neighborhood canvassing events, enhancing community participation in political activities.
Fellow Organizer
The Freedom Bloc
Akron
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated collaboration by organizing meetings and events aimed at promoting civic engagement and voter participation.
- Enhanced membership outreach and mobilization through strategic coordination with staff and volunteers.
- Offered mentorship to peers on conflict resolution and issue management, while maintaining key partnerships to bolster organizational support.
Fellow
Women's Fellowship
Akron
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with cohort members to engage in strategic discussions that influenced policy decisions related to incarceration and detention.
- Fostered partnerships to advocate for power dynamics shifts in home, work, and community settings, emphasizing the role of healing in transformative organizing.
- Supported the development of tools for women-identified and non-binary individuals of color to navigate and reshape systemic structures post-incarceration.
Canvassing Team Leader
The Freedom Roc
Akron
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Conducted door-to-door canvassing to gather data on voter preferences, ensuring respectful and professional engagements to optimize contact rates.
- Informed unregistered voters about the importance of registration, facilitating an understanding of their electoral impact.
- Engaged with the public in various settings to administer surveys and collect petition signatures, leveraging knowledge and persuasive communication to influence opinions.
Petitioner
Advanced Micro Targeting
Akron
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Collected signatures and personal details to support electoral initiatives, ensuring compliance with registration protocols.
- Provided detailed explanations of voting processes and requirements to enhance voter understanding and participation.
- Analyzed demographic data to strategically focus canvassing activities in areas with high engagement potential.
Community Organizer / Canvasser
Ohio Organizing Collaborative
Youngstown
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed community meetings and public forums, ensuring effective outreach and engagement strategies were implemented.
- Trained organizational members in community organizing techniques, fostering skill development and commitment.
- Conducted canvassing operations that contributed to the collection of over 730,000 signatures for the Safe and Healthy Ohio campaign.
Education
GED - General Education Development
A.B.L.E
Akron, OH03.2004
Skills
- Performance Evaluations
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Deadline Driven
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- Valid Driver's License
- Documentation and Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Staff Management
- Training and Development
- Project Leadership
- Recruitment strategies
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Networking skills
- Petitions
- Grassroots organizing
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Regional Organizing Director
Wisconsin Neighbor Action Fund
02.2025 - 04.2025
Regional Organizing Director
Wisconsin Neighbor Network
08.2024 - 12.2024
Field Organizer
Planned Parenthood
10.2023 - 03.2024
Regional Organizing Director/Mobilization Manager
One Fair Wage
09.2023 - 07.2024
Fellow
Women's Fellowship
11.2022 - 04.2023
Fellow Organizer
The Freedom Bloc
09.2022 - 05.2023
Canvassing Team Leader
The Freedom Roc
06.2022 - 09.2022
Petitioner
Advanced Micro Targeting
09.2020 - 02.2021
Community Organizer / Canvasser
Ohio Organizing Collaborative
05.2018 - 12.2019
GED - General Education Development
A.B.L.E