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Courtney A. Hill

Arlington,VA

Summary

Strategic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in leadership, cross-departmental collaboration, and operational excellence. Adept at fostering stakeholder relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and managing governance and compliance processes. Proven expertise in managing large-scale events, developing innovative strategies, and supporting executive leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Voter Protection Director

The Virginia Coordinated Campaign
09.2025 - Current
  • Led support for over 1,300 poll observers, ensuring effective deployment across more than 133 counties and cities and full compliance with Virginia voting laws and election procedures.
  • Directed volunteer recruitment and engagement through 1:1 meetings, events, phone calls, and texting outreach, expanding the voter protection network by hundreds of volunteers across critical precincts.
  • Partnered with campaign departments, local election officials, and community stakeholders to develop voter education materials, manage the voter protection hotline fielding thousands of calls and texts, and coordinate ballot-curing efforts that helped hundreds of voters submit valid ballots.
  • Designed and facilitated interactive volunteer trainings and resource toolkits, preparing poll observers for their early-voting and Election Day shifts and fostering a sustainable grassroots voter protection program.

Advance Associate

Kamala Harris for President
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Collaborated with campaign departments to ensure alignment of event goals with organizational messaging.
  • Lead planning and organizing of campaign events, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Oversaw venue arrangements, logistics, and stakeholder coordination to drive successful outcomes.
  • Served as a liaison to White House staff, Secret Service, venue staff, vendors, and volunteers, fostering strong partnerships and relationships.

Advance Associate

The White House
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • Managed White House event planning and logistics, ensuring flawless execution in high-stakes environments.
  • Coordinated with production teams, vendors, and external partners to align event needs with organizational standards.
  • Supported on-site logistics, media access, and COVID-19 testing operations in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Briefed executive leadership on event expectations and contingencies to enhance decision-making.

Advance Associate

Joe Biden For President/Biden-Harris Campaign
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Developed strong cooperative/collaborative relationships with 2020 primary campaign staff.
  • Fostered relationships with local & national vendors to obtain best price, quality, and delivery.
  • Managed administrative logistics of game day planning; including vendor selection; budget administration; contract signing, and venue booking.
  • Managed and coordinated large teams of volunteers(teams of 10-20).
  • Supported over 20 senior campaign/advance leadership by developing status reports on activities related to game day planning; scheduling; cancellations; inquiries; resourcing, and risk mitigation.

Founder & Consultant

Polaris Strategies, LLC
08.2012 - 02.2021

Campaign Manager Consultant:

  • Assisted candidate with endorsement questionnaires and debate prep.
  • Created campaign & outreach plans in alignment with campaign goals.
  • Coordinated weekly briefings with communications/media consulting firms.
  • Collaboratively worked to develop & implement engagement strategy to further campaign goals.
  • Maintained relationships with key stakeholders and donors.
  • Prepared weekly campaign briefs for candidate & staff.
  • Served as a surrogate and/or chief spokeswoman.
  • Scheduled meetings with elected leaders; local community members; and grassroots leaders.

Political Fundraiser Consultant:

  • Collaborated with candidate and finance team on how to execute $50,000+ finance goal.
  • Coordinated with vendors resulting in $15,000 in campaign savings.
  • Worked directly with candidate to make high dollar ($1000+)calls.

Field Director Consultant:

  • Analyzed data; created spreadsheets; and targeted voters(active & inactive) for persuasion - GOTV.
  • Lead massive volunteer recruitment efforts across the District of Columbia and in the Northern Virginia region, resulting in 250+ new volunteers.
  • Successfully executed weekly phone banking goals of 5k+ calls.
  • Trained new teams of volunteers (teams of 10) during election cycle.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Accounting

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA

MBA - Entrepreneurship

Howard University
Washington, DC

SHRM-CP -

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  • Governance & Board Management
  • Project Management & KPI Monitoring
  • Organizational Effectiveness & Resource Allocation
  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Leadership & People Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Voter Protection Strategy
  • Volunteer Recruitment

Timeline

Regional Voter Protection Director

The Virginia Coordinated Campaign
09.2025 - Current

Advance Associate

Kamala Harris for President
08.2024 - 11.2024

Advance Associate

The White House
02.2021 - 08.2024

Advance Associate

Joe Biden For President/Biden-Harris Campaign
06.2019 - 11.2020

Founder & Consultant

Polaris Strategies, LLC
08.2012 - 02.2021

SHRM-CP -

Northern Virginia Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Accounting

Virginia State University

MBA - Entrepreneurship

Howard University