EMILY BEMIS
Rochester,NY
Summary
Experienced policy advocate with a passion for serving communities through open communication and research-based strategies. Excited to use unique advocacy skillset to further the mission of organizations that aim to make a difference.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research and Policy Analyst
The Children's Agenda
07.2023 - Current
- Develop strategies for child care advocacy at local, state, and federal levels.
- Act as a key facilitator in the Empire State Campaign for Child Care’s legislative workgroup.
- Represent the organization at external partner meetings.
- Author policy memoranda for distribution at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Co-Author policy briefs and long-form reports.
- Author and design fact sheets and facilitate their distribution to leaders and advocates in New York State.
- Contribute to The Children’s Agenda’s blog.
- Identify, clean, and manage data to be used for advocacy efforts
- Perform complex calculations and data modelling techniques.
- Speak to the media regarding advocacy efforts.
- Establish relationships with policy makers to advocate on behalf of the organization and the Empire State Campaign for Child Care.
- Act in a leadership role in The Children’s Agenda’s team culture committee.
Advancement Associate
Heritage Christian Services
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitated government relations on behalf of the 1500-employee organization
- Communicated policy opportunities and suggested advocacy strategies to senior leadership.
- Established relationships with government officials, philanthropic donors, board members, and families to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Performed prospect research and management to support a $9.1 million capital campaign.
Head Resident Advisor
Allegheny College
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Ensured the safety of 200 college students and their living spaces.
- Supervised a team of six resident advisors.
- Developed and led monthly programs for residents.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between students and residential staff.
Education
Master's of Public Administration and Policy -
American University
Washington, DC08.2025
Bachelor's of Political Science -
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05-2021
Bachelor's of History -
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA05-2021
Skills
- Policy Evaluation
- Policy Advocacy
- Government Affairs
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
- Economic Analysis
- Research
- Project Management
Websites
Software Knowledge
- Microsoft Suite
- PowerBI
- SPSS
- Tableau
- Raiser's Edge
- Research Point
- Canva
Timeline
Research and Policy Analyst
The Children's Agenda
07.2023 - Current
Advancement Associate
Heritage Christian Services
12.2021 - 07.2023
Head Resident Advisor
Allegheny College
08.2019 - 01.2021
Master's of Public Administration and Policy -
American University
Bachelor's of Political Science -
Allegheny College
Bachelor's of History -
Allegheny College
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