Ethan Livermore
Neighborhood Partnerships
Portland
9
years of professional experience
An advocate who focuses on doing relationship-focused work and a building a strong shared vision. Combines experience organizing coalitions at the grassroots level, with skills developed in the halls of the state capitol as a public policy advocate. Has helped execute successful campaigns that incorporated partner organizations, individuals impacted by policy, and legislative advocates.
Work History
Economic Justice Organizer
5 Years 2 Months- Organized and facilitated the steering committee of a coalition through strategic planning, vision-setting initiatives, and conflict & relationships resolution.
- Managed coalition administrative functions, including membership lists, communications, and logistical support for convening's and other meetings.
- Cultivated relationships with coalition members to develop leadership and incorporation of new members.
- Facilitated the development of an economic justice policy agenda and mobilized coalition members for legislative campaigns.
- Built and maintained relationships with elected officials to successfully lobby for priorities during legislative sessions.
- Advocated for different economic justice policies through involvement in other coactions convened by partners.
- Developed and executed legislative and grassroots advocacy plans that included prepare clients to give testimony and meet with legislators, organizing individuals to attend and advocate at Ways & Means roadshow hearings, and planning lobby day events during legislative sessions.
Program Fundraising Coordinator
1 Year 9 Months- Lead individual fundraising campaigns for seven direct service programs.
- Planned in-person events, online giving, and mail-in appeals.
- Organized events alongside state agencies on various topics relating to flu vaccinations and public health.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan a year long development strategy for each program at the organization.
Public Policy Associate
1 Year 2 Months- Advanced the organization's public policy priorities through legislative advocacy.
- Wrote bill language that would have increased state funding for programs that serve unaccompanied unhoused youth in high school.
- Organized a coalition of advocates, educators, clergy, and unhoused teenagers to provide public testimony and attend meetings with legislators.
- Secured sufficient state funding for EMO's program that unhoused youth.
Legislative Intern & Aide
10 Months- Managed the Representative's day-to-day schedule and emails.
- Facilitated meetings with lobbyists, constituents, and stakeholders on various legislative issues.
- Conducted policy research related to estate taxes, affordable housing, and education.
- Assisted in passing four state laws in one month space relating to housing and healthcare.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
- Was a student athlete for 4 years running Cross Country and Track & Field
- Served as a campus dorm Resident Assistant for 2 years.
- Served as Student Clubs Commissioner in student government for 1 year.
Skills
Legislative Advocacy
Strategic Planning
Narrative Change
Communication
Facilitation
Relationship Development
Campaign Planning
Grassroots & Grass Tops Organizing
Timeline
Economic Justice Organizer
Neighborhood Partnerships
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Program Fundraising Coordinator
Ecumenical Ministries Of Oregon
07.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Public Policy Associate
Ecumenical Ministries Of Oregon
12.2018 - 02.2020Read More
Legislative Intern & Aide
Office of State Representative Alissa Keny-Guyer, Legislative Affairs
05.2017 - 03.2018Read More
Concordia University - Portland
Bachelor of Arts from History
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