Herbert Meisner

• Coordinated state and local policy campaigns for SEIU, bridging government relations and local unions across six states. Collaborated with over 15 locals on legislative priorities, campaign strategies, and coalition work to secure fair wages and healthcare access. Drafted and submitted federal comments to advocate for SEIU positions. Monitored legislation impacting union priorities across multiple states, ensuring informed advocacy. Engaged in union drives, card checks, voter contact initiatives, and GOTV efforts to strengthen member participation. Planned and executed lobbying meetings with governors, senior DGA staff, state legislators at NCSL, and progressive local officials. Successfully led legislative campaign for historic worker heat safety ordinance in Phoenix, AZ, establishing a nationwide framework for heat protection. Led panels for local staff on effective union collaboration with government relations, enhancing strategic alignment.
• Organized logistics for campaign execution and timelines for SEIU International events.
• Developed communication materials for outreach to union members and stakeholders.
• Managed social media content to enhance campaign visibility and engagement.

• Led democracy campaigns in 2020 and 2022, achieving over 300 federal candidate responses on democracy issues. Initiated first national phone banking operations for Common Cause, resulting in over 4 million calls and targeting U.S. Senate with 40,000 patches for legislative support. Oversaw phone banking and voter outreach efforts within Declaration of American Democracy Coalition of over 290 members. Established national letter-to-the-editor program educating activists on writing skills, resulting in numerous local publications advocating for democracy reform. Managed bilingual voter contact initiative mobilizing communities in heavily Hispanic districts through education and advocacy efforts, enhancing voter engagement. Conducted monthly national policy webinars on youth organizing strategies, election protections, mass incarceration issues, and voting rights initiatives, fostering informed activism. Recruited over 64,000 volunteer shifts with participation from more than 15,000 volunteers actively engaged. Championed unionization campaign at organization that resulted in signing of 75 union cards and voluntary recognition of Common Cause United.
• Developed grassroots campaigns to promote civic engagement and voter participation.
• Coordinated outreach efforts with various community organizations to enhance participation in events. with community organizations and volunteers for events.
• Crafted compelling messaging for social media platforms to raise awareness.

• Launched first digital headquarters volunteer network, attracting nearly 10,000 volunteers. Developed training modules for 30+ state partners, enhancing volunteer engagement. Achieved dispatch of over 20 million texts and completion of 200,000 calls to low propensity voters. Supervised team of 6 staff in managing digital initiatives and facilitating voter contact programs. Mobilized 3,500 volunteers to address social media disinformation and facilitate phone banking.
• Developed campaign materials to engage community members effectively.
• Facilitated outreach efforts to increase community awareness and engagement. to raise awareness on key issues and initiatives.
• Contributed to strategy sessions aimed at developing effective advocacy campaigns. to plan impactful advocacy campaigns.

• Persuaded 485 Iowans across three counties and 30 precincts to commit to caucus for Senator Elizabeth Warren. Secured 25% of available delegates for Warren, exceeding statewide average by seven points. Made 21,965 calls and knocked on 8,000 doors to recruit volunteers and persuade caucus-goers. Managed 100+ volunteers in action shifts across rural territory, enhancing grassroots engagement. Recruited, trained, and supervised 50 caucus precinct leaders, including nine staging location leaders. Coordinated recruitment for 250 door-knocking and 53 phone banking shifts during GOTC event, ensuring robust volunteer participation. Trained two volunteer fellows in phone banking and canvassing, resulting in their transition to full-time roles. Deployed to Texas, recruiting over 120 canvas shifts and more than 75 phone bank shifts statewide.
• Executed grassroots outreach initiatives in local neighborhoods to foster community engagement.
• Produced campaign resources aimed at enhancing engagement during local events.
• Facilitated training sessions for volunteers to promote consistent communication and effective participation.

• Spearheaded the organizing process at my workplace, Common Cause. Directed card collection process, resulting in 80% approval during voluntary recognition.
  Managed coaching sessions for organizing committee members to improve performance.
  Cultivated union support through personalized meetings with employees across the country.
  Secured recruitment of four out of five bargaining committee members to strengthen negotiations.
  Designed and led persuasion training along with creating essential campaign toolkits.
  Organized educational events nationwide to raise awareness about union initiatives.
• Coordinated community outreach initiatives, engaging diverse stakeholders to promote union support.
• Facilitated workshops, educating participants on civic engagement and voter rights to empower informed community involvement.
• Developed training materials for volunteers on advocacy strategies and best practices.

Achieved 230% turnout in assigned precinct for 2018 midterm election compared to 2014. Ranked highest in recruiting volunteer shifts among all Iowa interns. Trained and managed 20 volunteers, enhancing statewide recruitment efforts and strengthening volunteer engagement. Coordinated collaboration between NextGen and college administration, improving communication and support for voter outreach initiatives. Conducted high-traffic canvassing and phone banking, surveying 1,000+ voters on political matters to inform outreach strategies.

• Facilitated team initiatives to enhance collaborative efforts and outcomes. by conducting research on progressive policy issues.
• Partnered with stakeholders to create impactful community engagement strategies. to develop outreach strategies for community engagement.
• Played a role in organizing events focused on promoting civic engagement and voter registration. to promote civic participation and voter registration.

• Conducted over 10 qualitative interviews with RVAP staff to seek culturally competent services for LGBTQ+survivors -Collaborated with RVAP executive director to develop and present a cultural competence training program for staff, showcased at the Annual Iowa Sociological Association Conference -Analyzed police interactions with LGBTQ survivors to evaluate their impact on survivor experiences and inform service improvements
• Coordinated events for community outreach and education on sexual health topics.
• Developed materials to promote awareness of resources available to students.
• Assisted in training volunteers on effective communication and support techniques.

• Coordinated lobby days at Iowa State Capitol, engaging with state legislators to advocate for student issues.
• Facilitated sessions for student government members on effective voter registration techniques.
• Developed outreach strategies to engage diverse student populations.
• Collaborated with campus organizations to enhance student involvement and representation.
• Managed communications across multiple platforms to promote university initiatives.