Taiya Jones
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Affairs Manager
City of Chicago, Office of the Treasurer
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Establishes, cultivates, and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials. Evaluates proposed federal and state legislation relative to departmental programs and policies and prepares summaries regarding potential impact.
- Developed policy recommendations for government departments based on data-driven evidence and prepared ordinances for legislation implementation changes
- Monitors departmental compliance with government performance standards and adjust practices to support program priorities
Program Manager
City of Chicago, Office of the Mayor
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Monitored and collaborated with stakeholders, community organizers, and elected officials to identify trends in policy development to assess critical needs for resources in Chicago
- Produced policy memos, briefs, and research proposals for executive city leadership outlining program priorities
- Managed over 500+ meetings, community events, and press conferences to amplify legislation and organizational goals
Policy Analyst
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
Washington, D. C.
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted policy-focused research, analyzed legislation and policy proposals, and prepares summaries describing impact to help develop policy positions and assess impact on programs
- Designed a research organizational chart to identify policy trends affecting the commission of space technology
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
Democratic National Convention Presidential Fellow
Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign
Washington, D. C.
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Created resources for successful voter registration across communities
- Developed innovative advertising, public relations, social media and events to advance voter success efforts
- Managed full-cycle voter outreach, early voting and election day operations, results tabulation and reporting procedures
Legislative Intern
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes
Washington, D.C., D.C.
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized events such as town hall meetings, press conferences, fundraisers and public forums.
- Developed and implemented community engagement strategies to support organizational objectives.
- Established relationships with local businesses and organizations to promote collaboration.
Legislative Intern
Office of the Mayor District of Columbia
Washington, DC
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared thorough, accurate and well-edited documents for legislation and constituent inquiries
- Provided constituent support by returning phone calls, answering emails and putting together constituent mail distribution lists
- Completed tasks ahead of deadlines and devised new methods that streamlined administrative processes
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2021
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Accomplishments
- University of Ghana "Impact Award" Study Abroad Recipient 2023
- United Negro College Fund "Mastermind" Award Recipient 2022
- Howard University Study Abroad Recipient 2019
Timeline
Government Affairs Manager
City of Chicago, Office of the Treasurer
10.2023 - Current
Program Manager
City of Chicago, Office of the Mayor
07.2021 - 06.2023
Policy Analyst
National Aeronautics And Space Administration
08.2020 - 06.2021
Democratic National Convention Presidential Fellow
Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign
07.2020 - 01.2021
Legislative Intern
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes
08.2019 - 02.2020
Legislative Intern
Office of the Mayor District of Columbia
07.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Public Administration -
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Howard University
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