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Hillary Williams Thomas

Atlanta,GA

Summary

To obtain the position that utilizes my skills and will allow me to work towards my passion for politics and the political process.

Professional with a high standard of integrity. Versatile, with proven ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. Strong analytical skills coupled with a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and accurate information. Team-oriented with exceptional ability to work with all levels of management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiving

Senior State Advocacy and Outreach Manager

AARP
03.2024 - Current
  • Leading the work around LGBT Outreach and Fraud Prevention for the state
  • Leading Federal Advocacy work for the state such as Social Security, Voter Education, Prescription Drugs, and Caregiving initiatives
  • Effectively partnered with Campaigns staff to achieve federal advocacy efforts
  • Registered local, state, and federal lobbyist responsible for advocating for legislation and effectively changing polices
  • Successfully cultured and maintained relationships with Members of Congress and key staffers
  • Consistently exceeds goals of new engagements/interactions
  • Provide internal and external program status updates using data analysis to key leaders summarizing overall program progress(s)
  • Responsible for all aspects of contract deliverables, on-time delivery, and operational compliance in accordance with the standards established in the statement-of-work for program/event management
  • Partnering with national staff and other organizations to achieve successful project or event outcomes
  • Successfully placed AARP Georgia as a leader in caregiving education through workshops and volunteer training
  • Direct and monitor volunteer staffing, includes recruitment, selection, training, development, performance assessment, workload planning, and recognition
  • Working directly with volunteers and staff to ensure implementation of AARP activities in the state.

State Advocacy and Outreach Manager

AARP
01.2019 - Current
  • Leading the work around LGBT Outreach and Fraud Prevention for the state
  • Leading Federal Advocacy work for the state such as Social Security, Prescription Drugs, and Caregiving initiatives
  • Effectively partnered with Campaigns staff to achieve federal advocacy efforts
  • Registered local, state, and federal lobbyist responsible for advocating for legislation and effectively changing polices
  • Successfully cultured and maintained relationships with Members of Congress and key staffers
  • Consistently exceeds goals of new engagements/interactions
  • Provide internal and external program status updates using data analysis to key leaders summarizing overall program progress(s)
  • Responsible for all aspects of contract deliverables, on-time delivery, and operational compliance in accordance with the standards established in the statement-of-work for program/event management
  • Partnering with national staff and other organizations to achieve successful project or event outcomes
  • Successfully placed AARP Georgia as a leader in caregiving education through workshops and volunteer training
  • Direct and monitor volunteer staffing, includes recruitment, selection, training, development, performance assessment, workload planning, and recognition
  • Working directly with volunteers and staff to ensure implementation of AARP activities in the state.

Sr. Program Specialist- Advocacy and Outreach

AARP
03.2017 - 01.2019
  • Leading the work around LGBT Outreach and Fraud Prevention for the state
  • Leading Federal Advocacy work for the state such as Social Security, Prescription Drugs, and Caregiving initiatives
  • Effectively partnered with Campaigns staff to achieve federal advocacy efforts
  • Registered local, state, and federal lobbyist responsible for advocating for legislation and effectively changing polices
  • Successfully cultured and maintained relationships with Members of Congress and key staffers
  • Consistently exceeds goals of new engagements/interactions
  • Provide internal and external program status updates using data analysis to key leaders summarizing overall program progress(s)
  • Responsible for all aspects of contract deliverables, on-time delivery, and operational compliance in accordance with the standards established in the statement-of-work for program/event management
  • Partnering with national staff and other organizations to achieve successful project or event outcomes
  • Successfully placed AARP Georgia as a leader in caregiving education through workshops and volunteer training
  • Direct and monitor volunteer staffing, includes recruitment, selection, training, development, performance assessment, workload planning, and recognition
  • Working directly with volunteers and staff to ensure implementation of AARP activities in the state.

Program Specialist

AARP
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • Leading the work around LGBT Outreach and Fraud Prevention for the state
  • Leading Federal Advocacy work for the state such as Social Security, Prescription Drugs, and Caregiving initiatives
  • Effectively partnered with Campaigns staff to achieve federal advocacy efforts
  • Registered local, state, and federal lobbyist responsible for advocating for legislation and effectively changing polices
  • Successfully cultured and maintained relationships with Members of Congress and key staffers
  • Consistently exceeds goals of new engagements/interactions
  • Provide internal and external program status updates using data analysis to key leaders summarizing overall program progress(s)
  • Responsible for all aspects of contract deliverables, on-time delivery, and operational compliance in accordance with the standards established in the statement-of-work for program/event management
  • Partnering with national staff and other organizations to achieve successful project or event outcomes
  • Successfully placed AARP Georgia as a leader in caregiving education through workshops and volunteer training
  • Direct and monitor volunteer staffing, includes recruitment, selection, training, development, performance assessment, workload planning, and recognition
  • Working directly with volunteers and staff to ensure implementation of AARP activities in the state.

Program Director/ Director of Academic Mentoring and Tutoring

AARP Experience Corps
08.2011 - 10.2012
  • Oversaw program design and implementation
  • Designed, coordinated, and facilitated member training, in-school orientations, and in-service trainings
  • Administration of the AmeriCorps grant to ensure successful completion of the grant year
  • Served as a liaison between schools, partnering organizations, and AARP Experience Corps
  • Supervised Volunteer Engagement Specialist, Team Leaders, and Volunteers.

Volunteer Engagement/ Field Manager

AARP Experience Corps
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Oversaw program design and implementation
  • Designed, coordinated, and facilitated member training, in-school orientations, and in-service trainings
  • Administration of the AmeriCorps grant to ensure successful completion of the grant year
  • Served as a liaison between schools, partnering organizations, and AARP Experience Corps
  • Supervised Volunteer Engagement Specialist, Team Leaders, and Volunteers.

Truancy Intervention Specialist- Temporary Grant Funded Position

Fulton County Housing and Human Services- Grants and Community Partnerships
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed and coordinated the Truancy Reduction and Intervention Project
  • Designed the center programs and ensure their proper implementation
  • Acted as a liaison between police and government agencies involved in the program.

Out of School Time Coordinator

District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Managed the after-school, Saturday Scholars, and Summer school programs including the management of staff
  • Served on teams within schools to identify and monitor student needs and facilitate communication between schools and after-school staff
  • Acted as liaison between schools, Community Based Organizations, and DCPS central office
  • Worked with Out of School Time providers and school leadership to develop program work plan and benchmarks
  • Developed and enforced policies to ensure proper care a security of school facilities, property, resources, and materials
  • Supported the initiative’s evaluation plan and program monitoring activities, implementing tools, surveys and data collection
  • Conduct promotional outreach within the schools and around the school communities; attend meetings that are relevant and conducive to implementation of integrated OST programming and collaborative communication.

Community Developer

HotChalk, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Managed the contact relationship manager interface
  • Identified, supported, and contacted strong users and influential members to drive product adoption.

Family Partnership Specialist

Hamilton County Schools
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed the volunteer program, including the parents and community members’ activities and hours
  • Identified and organized a mix of community volunteers and school staff to make up an Action team
  • Facilitated the development and implementation of a School-Family-Community Partnership Plan.

Education

Candidate for Master of Arts in Public Administration and Policy/Non-Profit Management -

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
12.2026

Certificate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
05.2002

Skills

  • Issue Advocacy
  • Coalition building
  • Political strategy
  • DEI Specialist
  • Problem Resolution
  • Strategic Planning Implementation

Affiliations

  • Mayor of Atlanta’s LGBTQ Advisory Board
  • OUT Georgia Business Alliance Board of Directors
  • Emory Equality in Caregiving Advisory Board
  • Junior League of DeKalb County: Vice President of Fund Development
  • Emory Roybal Community Advisory Board
  • UFirst Volunteer
  • Project Open Hand
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Timeline

Senior State Advocacy and Outreach Manager

AARP
03.2024 - Current

State Advocacy and Outreach Manager

AARP
01.2019 - Current

Sr. Program Specialist- Advocacy and Outreach

AARP
03.2017 - 01.2019

Program Specialist

AARP
03.2014 - 03.2017

Program Director/ Director of Academic Mentoring and Tutoring

AARP Experience Corps
08.2011 - 10.2012

Volunteer Engagement/ Field Manager

AARP Experience Corps
06.2011 - 08.2011

Truancy Intervention Specialist- Temporary Grant Funded Position

Fulton County Housing and Human Services- Grants and Community Partnerships
01.2010 - 01.2011

Out of School Time Coordinator

District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2008 - 01.2010

Community Developer

HotChalk, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008

Family Partnership Specialist

Hamilton County Schools
01.2006 - 01.2007

Caregiving

Candidate for Master of Arts in Public Administration and Policy/Non-Profit Management -

University of Baltimore

Certificate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace -

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -

Spelman College

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