Ilya Slavinski
New York, New York, United States,NY
Summary
Experienced political strategist and researcher with a Ph.D. in Sociology and over 18 years of experience in campaign management, policy analysis, and community organizing. Proven track record in developing and implementing legislative strategies, managing diverse teams, and building coalitions across various stakeholder groups. Skilled in lobbying, public speaking, and writing for diverse audiences, including policymakers, union members, and the media. Demonstrated success in organizing large-scale campaigns, including voter registration drives and issue-based initiatives. Committed to advancing workers' rights and social justice through strategic political action and legislative advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Dominican University New York
07.2022 - Current
- Instruct undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice and Sociology
- Craft comprehensive syllabi, lesson plans, and examinations
- Initiate original qualitative and quantitative research
- Guide and mentor students through research projects
- Colloborate with criminal justice stakeholders on talks, presentations, and opportunities for students
Special Operations Director
The Outreach Team
08.2020 - Current
- Managed national campaigns, aligning strategies with organizational goals to build power and drive change
- Developed and implemented campaign plans, leveraging innovative tactics to engage and mobilize supporters
- Built and led diverse coalitions of stakeholders, fostering collaboration and unified action towards campaign objectives
- Spearheaded large-scale petition drives and grassroots organizing efforts, empowering communities and amplifying their voices
- Managed campaign staff, providing training and guidance to ensure effective execution of strategies and tactics
- Analyzed campaign data and metrics to assess impact, identify areas for improvement, and inform future strategies
- Contributed to the success of high-profile campaigns, including the 2020 Presidential election and Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Campaign, demonstrating ability to drive results in complex political landscapes
Clinical Assistant Professor of Sociology and Director of MS in Criminology
University at Buffalo
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Led the MS in Criminology Program, focusing on content innovation, strategic student recruitment, and fostering key criminal justice relationships
- Designed comprehensive syllabi, lesson plans, and examinations for undergraduate courses
- Conducted original quantitative and qualitative research
- Supervised student teaching, research projects, teaching assistants, and research assistants
Organizer
SEIU
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Facilitated union formation for adjunct professors and nursing home workers, mobilizing and empowering a diverse workforce to advocate for their rights
- Engaged workers through one-on-one conversations, group meetings, and large-scale actions
- Cultivated workplace leaders and committees
- Implemented strategic organizing tactics, boosting worker representation and engagement
- Collaborated with legal and research teams to identify and address key issues affecting nursing home workers, including wages, benefits, and working conditions
- Contributed to the growth and strengthening of SEIU's presence in higher education and the nursing home industry, laying the foundation for future organizing efforts
Organizer
AFSCME
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Organized home care workers, helping 7,000 home care workers form a union in Vermont
- Helped build a powerful coalition of home care workers, community allies, and political supporters, generating widespread support for the campaign
- Organized successful campaign to keep the home care worker program alive in Iowa through petition and phone call drives, demonstrating the ability to quickly adapt and mobilize in response to urgent threats
- Cultivated workplace leaders and staged large-scale worker actions and rallies
- Contributed to the national growth and power of AFSCME in the home care industry, setting a strong precedent for future organizing efforts
Central Field Organizer/State Director
US PIRG/New Voters Project
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Built coalitions as large as 40 to win on campaigns related to consumer protection, public health, and environmental sustainability
- Organized national lobbying efforts to close corporate tax loopholes and end subsidies to large agricultural corporations
- Wrote op-eds, LTEs, and blogs to bring awareness to issues and shape organizational policy agenda
- Organized at the grassroots level, getting thousands of petition signatures, and raised close to $500/night when canvassing
- Directed a summer campaign office, hiring, managing, and training campaign staff
- Lobbied numerous Senators and Representatives on timely political issues
- Wrote policy briefs and contributed to legislative issue reports
- State Director on Texas New Voters Project campaign
- Managed staff and volunteers on a state-wide GOTV effort
- Trained staff on organizational and campaign skills
- Oversaw and organized over 7,000 student voter registrations
Program Associate
Americorps
01.2009 - 12.2009
Intern
Eagleton Institue of Politics
09.2007 - 12.2008
Field Manager
Democratic National Committee
04.2008 - 11.2008
Field Manager
Robert Menendez for Seante
07.2006 - 11.2006
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Sociology
The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts
12-2021
Msc - International Development
London School of Economics and Political Science
12-2011
BA - Philosophy
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
12-2009
Skills
- Campaign Management, Coalition Building, and Advocacy
- Policy Analysis and Measurement and Evaluation
- Project and Staff Management
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Grant management
- Fluent in Spanish and Russian
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Dominican University New York
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Assistant Professor of Sociology and Director of MS in Criminology
University at Buffalo
08.2021 - 07.2022
Special Operations Director
The Outreach Team
08.2020 - Current
Organizer
SEIU
05.2014 - 06.2015
Organizer
AFSCME
01.2013 - 12.2013
Central Field Organizer/State Director
US PIRG/New Voters Project
08.2011 - 01.2013
Program Associate
Americorps
01.2009 - 12.2009
Field Manager
Democratic National Committee
04.2008 - 11.2008
Intern
Eagleton Institue of Politics
09.2007 - 12.2008
Field Manager
Robert Menendez for Seante
07.2006 - 11.2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Sociology
The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts
Msc - International Development
London School of Economics and Political Science
BA - Philosophy
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
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