Jakob Giron
Hallowell,ME
Summary
Experienced organizer and policy advocate with a record of success in campaigns and legislative work. Proven ability to lead teams, influence policy outcomes, and drive strategic initiatives. Committed to public service and advancing community-centered change through effective advocacy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Advocate
Consumers for Affordable Health Care
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted non-partisan lobbying and advocacy to improve health care access in Maine during the 2025 regular and special legislative sessions.
- Led or supported advocacy on 40+ bills and secured final passage for priority legislation to increase hospital Free Care.
- Drafted correspondence, maintained tracking systems, and performed other administrative duties.
Regional Field Director
Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed field operations for five Maine Senate campaigns in central and western Maine.
- Played a vital role in regaining a Democratic Senate majority and reestablishing a trifecta despite national headwinds.
- Directed voter outreach, mobilizing 186 volunteers and 3 interns to knock on over 14,000 doors.
Campaign Manager
Nick Mitchell for South Salt Lake City Council
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw campaign operations, including fundraising, finance, field organizing, communications, and policy development.
- Developed and led the execution of campaign and field plans, successfully unseating a multi-term incumbent.
- Managed two FTE’s and developed a network of more than 30 student interns and volunteers, who I mobilized to reach every registered voter in the district using a variety of methods.
Legislative Intern
Utah State Senate | Sen. Jennifer Plumb
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Worked as the sole designated legislative aide to Utah Senate Minority Asst. Whip Jennifer Plumb for the duration of the 2023 General Session.
- Played a critical role in passing legislation addressing child welfare and the opioid overdose death crisis in Utah by providing fundamental research, gathering presentation materials, and facilitating engagement with stakeholders.
- Managed the Senator’s schedule, as well as constituent engagement. Responding to thousands of emails, phone calls, and various inquiries from Senate District 9 residents.
Campaign Manager
Nick Mitchell for Congress
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Served as the chief consultant and strategist to the Democratic Party’s nominee for Utah’s most competitive congressional district.
- Build a strong and fully engaged campaign in deep-red Utah. Managed 1 FTE, a team of interns, and over 200 volunteers from cities and towns in every corner of the district.
- Provided a clear and strong choice for progressive Utahns Increased Democratic margins in rural Utah and garnered over 88,000 votes in a four-way race.
Director of Special Projects
Blake Perez for Salt Lake City Council
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Researched campaign initiatives, including a major effort to reduce air pollution on Salt Lake City’s west side.
- Met with healthcare professionals and researchers to assess the health impacts of poor air quality, particularly on children and the elderly.
- Analyzed and presented findings on organizing strategies to guide campaign decision-making.
Executive Organizer | Field Organizer
Weston for Congress
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Joined the campaign as their first paid organizer in May 2020 and was promoted to Executive Organizer in July of that year. Helped lead a team of several hundred organizers and volunteers.
- Assisted in running a grassroots organizing effort in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, overcoming unforeseen challenges to reach over 220,000 individual voters in five-and-half months.
Education
B.A. - Political Science & Philosophy
04-2023
- Michael O. Leavitt Center for Politics & Public Service: Executive Council (2021-2023)
- Work Study: Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (2021-2022)
- Utah Legislature Student Internship: Aide to Minority Assistant Whip Jen Plumb (2023)
Skills
- Policy development & analysis
- Media relations
- Community engagement
- Coalition building
- Public speaking
- MS Office/G Suite
- Fundraising & budgeting
- Research and analysis
Timeline
Policy Advocate - Consumers for Affordable Health Care
12.2024 - 07.2025
Regional Field Director - Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee
02.2024 - 11.2024
Campaign Manager - Nick Mitchell for South Salt Lake City Council
06.2023 - 01.2024
Legislative Intern - Utah State Senate | Sen. Jennifer Plumb
01.2023 - 03.2023
Campaign Manager - Nick Mitchell for Congress
05.2022 - 11.2022
Director of Special Projects - Blake Perez for Salt Lake City Council
04.2021 - 11.2021
Executive Organizer | Field Organizer - Weston for Congress
07.2020 - 11.2020
Southern Utah University - B.A., Political Science & Philosophy
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