DWANE CAMP, JR.
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced advocate, political strategist and nonprofit executive committed to advancing transformative policies for working people through the intersections of labor, civil rights, and disability justice.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager
United Domestic Workers of America (UDW AFSCME Local 3930)
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight of UDW operations encompassing field and political mobilization, including collective bargaining for 7 counties: Placer, Butte, El Dorado, Sutter, Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties - totalling 10,000 IHSS providers
- Develop & Execute Organizing Field Plans to recruit new members for 7 county region
- As Lead Negotiator, executed successor MOUs for Placer, El Dorado, Sutter, Nevada, Plumas and Sierra Counties
- Led regional initiatives to enhance member engagement and support services.
- Collaborated with community organizations to advocate for workers' rights and benefits.
- Analyzed regional trends to inform strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring efficient use of resources aligned with organizational goals.
Government Affairs Director
UPTE-CWA Local 9119
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Chief political strategist that designs/implements electoral, legislative, regulatory, and community campaigns in pursuit of the union’s key initiatives
- Union’s Legislative Advocate tasked with facilitating every aspect of the union’s legislative and budget platform: draft and amend bill language; prepare budget presentations, language, for legislators, committee staff and consultants; prepare witnesses (and or myself) to testify before relevant committees and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, etc.
- Oversee Union’s PAC and monitor contributions and expenditures, including Independent Expenditures; design educational tools and campaigns for member engagement and activism in local/state politics; Oversee candidate endorsement process and coordinate mobilization efforts (House Parties, Canvassing, Member-to-Member engagement) and GOTV for supported races statewide
- Led advocacy efforts for labor rights and workplace equity initiatives.
- Developed strategic policy proposals to influence government decision-making processes.
- Fostered relationships with government officials to promote union interests and objectives.
Executive Director & Legislative Director
California Alliance for Retired Americans
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the daily operations of a statewide nonprofit with a $2 million dollar operating budget with 7 direct reports representing a coalition of over 1 million seniors and people with disabilities and over 350 affiliated organizations
- Prepare annual budget, apply (and report) to Foundations for grant funding (approx 30% of operating budget); design Educational programs, oversee legislative programs and advocacy efforts in addition to facilitating quarterly fundraisers
- Spearheaded recruitment efforts to affiliate individuals and organizations into the nonprofit network
- Represent the nonprofit on various boards, labor councils, and partnered organizations
Legislative Director
California Alliance for Retired Americans
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Draft and Lobby legislation sponsored and supported by CARA – CA Registered Lobbyist.
- Oversees the entire State and Federal Legislative platform, including state budget requests, policy bills, and resolutions.
- Prepare and deliver witness testimony in the State Legislature.
- Coordinated & brokered relationships with elected leaders, unions, community-based groups, and individuals to elevate CARA’s recognition and influence in the Sacramento region to pursue legislative, budget, and regulatory policy.
- Managed grassroots campaigns, mobilizing members for advocacy events and legislative meetings.
- Conducted training sessions for volunteers on lobbying techniques and effective advocacy practices.
- Developed comprehensive reports summarizing legislative activities for both internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Led advocacy initiatives to influence policy decisions affecting retirees' rights and benefits.
- Developed strategic partnerships with community organizations to enhance outreach efforts and support programs.
Political Coordinator
National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Designed and executed civic engagement strategies to leverage worker power for the purposes of collective bargaining, workplace safety, and respect for NUHW members and prospective bargaining units in Northern California
- Develop & integrate strategies including the facilitation of resources towards: Electoral, Legislative and Field Campaigns and programs
- Lobby elected officials at the local, state and Federal level in alignment with NUHW’s legislative and political agenda
- Identify & cultivate relationships with key stakeholders and allies to support NUHW campaigns/initiatives at the local, state and federal level.
- Managed two direct reports (Political Organizers)
- Analyzed program effectiveness, utilizing insights to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
- Assist in the development of NUHW’s 2021 Legislative platform, including research, tracking and advocating on NUHW’s legislative priorities
Policy Analyst
United Domestic Workers of America (UDW AFSCME Local 3930)
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted in developing and implementing the union’s legislative platform
- Write, analyze, and track legislation. Draft letters of support/opposition.
- Advocated on behalf of the union’s priorities and testified at committee and budget hearings
- Provided critical analysis of state budget proposals pertaining to IHSS
Organizing Director
AFSCME District Council 1707
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Responsible for the daily operations of the Organizing Department.
- Supervised a staff of 4 (3 Organizers, 1 Associate Director)
- Led multiple victorious union elections without any objections filed against the union.
- Assisted in the collective bargaining process of multiple, ratified union contracts.
- Develops and implements strategies focused on recruiting workers into the union both internally and externally.
- Collaborates with union executive leadership and all department heads to accomplish organizing and political goals for the District Council.
- Attended several GOTV events for numerous State Assembly and State Senate candidates during the New York State primary.
- Developed materials, guides, and a curriculum to help train new organizing staff at DC 1707.
Education
Bachelor’s - Government & Politics
St. John’s University
Queens, NY01.2015
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St. Ignatius College Preparatory
San Francisco, CA01.2011
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Strategic development
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Collective Bargaining
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Project management
Websites
Timeline
Government Affairs Director
UPTE-CWA Local 9119
05.2024 - 06.2025
Executive Director & Legislative Director
California Alliance for Retired Americans
12.2023 - 04.2024
Legislative Director
California Alliance for Retired Americans
12.2021 - 05.2024
Political Coordinator
National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)
01.2021 - 11.2021
Regional Manager
United Domestic Workers of America (UDW AFSCME Local 3930)
03.2018 - Current
Policy Analyst
United Domestic Workers of America (UDW AFSCME Local 3930)
08.2017 - 02.2018
Organizing Director
AFSCME District Council 1707
07.2016 - 07.2017
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St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Bachelor’s - Government & Politics
St. John’s University