Miah K. Gill
Detroit
Summary
Motivated and results-driven community organizer and political strategist with experience in campaign finance, field operations, and civic engagement. Proven leadership in mobilizing volunteers, managing donor relations, and organizing large-scale events for political campaigns and community initiatives. Skilled in relationship building, public speaking, and strategic planning, with a passion for advancing educational equity, voter participation, and community development. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations and Policy with a focus on Constitutional Democracy at Michigan State University’s James Madison College.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Associate
Joe Tate for US Senate
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported all aspects of campaign fundraising, including donor outreach, contribution tracking, and event coordination.
- Managed donor databases to maintain accurate records, ensure timely follow-ups, and meet FEC compliance requirements.
- Assisted in planning and executing fundraising events, from intimate donor meetings to large-scale receptions.
- Conducted donor research to identify prospects and inform strategic outreach.
- Prepared call sheets, briefing materials, and personalized thank-you communications for high-value donors.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with donors, stakeholders, and community partners to strengthen campaign support.
Fellow Field Organizer
Mary Sheffield for Mayor
02.2025
- Helped the City Council President run her campaign for Mayor.
- Make Phone calls to supporters and undecided voters.
- Helped plan and execute events for the campaign
- Help in get-out-the-vote initiatives
- Help maintain the voter base system.
Participant
Midnight Golf Program
10.2024
- Learn the game of golf
- Connect with mentors for college, career, and beyond
- Learn how to conduct business and conversation with the game of golf.
- Learn social and dining etiquette.
Field Organizer
Michigan Democratic Party One Campaign
09.2024
- Recruit, train, and manage fellows and volunteers to conduct direct voter contact.
- Coordinate volunteer events, including but not limited to in-person canvases, phone banks, and community meetings.
- Utilize several tactics and tools to hit daily and weekly metric goals, including but not limited to phone recruitment, texting, high-traffic canvassing, canvassing, and tabling.
- Recruit, manage, and train volunteer leaders to execute a large-scale GOTV.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Organizing Fellow
Michigan Democratic Party One Campaign
05.2024
- Assist Field Organizer in executing and planning events.
- Help maintain and execute the phone banking system and encourage supporters to come to events.
- Conduct canvassing and neighborhood publicity.
I LOVE TRUE ART
Manager
10.2021 - Current
- Meet & greet customers with a smile, high energy, & a helpful attitude.
- Be sure I receive and give an accurate amount of money.
- Keep a record of what was purchased.
- Stock (Inventory, and resupply)
- Train other employees
- Determine and advise pricing and office operations
Renaissance High School
President of Class 2025
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Interact & communicate with my Student Body
- Hold/run Class Officers’ Meetings
- Plan Class Events & Fundraisers
- Properly represent my class to Administrators & staff.
Hostess/Server
Pequeño Cantina
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked as a hostess for the restaurant, greeting and helping people who came into the restaurant.
- Takeout orders.
- Managed the house floor with any complaints and issues
- Assigned waiters to which table they would serve
- Served chips & salsa and water.
- Waited tabled as well
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI04-2029
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Renaissance High School
Detroit, MI05.2025
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Bates Academy
Detroit, MI01.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Management
- Community Organizing
- Event Organizing
- Teaching
- BLS Certified
- Financial statement analysis
- Stakeholder communication
- Internal controls
- Staff coordination
- Coaching and training
Accomplishments
- Award of Appreciation by the Detroit Treasurer, 2023
- Completion of the 2023 JROTC Staff Camp
- Best Blue Representative in the Michigan Blue Legislature
- Certificate of Excellence from DPSCD Superintendent & Board of Education
- RHS Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance Award
- Certificate of Appreciation & Thanks From Michigan’s Secretary of State, Joselyn Benson
- Future Lawyer Club commitment award from Bates Academy
- SEFMD 3rd Place Award -For participating in the 2020 SEFMD science fair.
- Culture of Democracy Nominee - When We All Vote
- Awarded Outstanding Student of Michigan - Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer
- Constructive Leadership Award Nominee-Build On
- RHS Varsity Letter
Certification
Basic Life Saver Certification
LANGUAGES
English
French II
Spanish
Timeline
Finance Associate
Joe Tate for US Senate
07.2025 - 08.2025
Fellow Field Organizer
Mary Sheffield for Mayor
02.2025
Participant
Midnight Golf Program
10.2024
Field Organizer
Michigan Democratic Party One Campaign
09.2024
Organizing Fellow
Michigan Democratic Party One Campaign
05.2024
Hostess/Server
Pequeño Cantina
06.2022 - 08.2022
Renaissance High School
President of Class 2025
04.2022 - 05.2024
I LOVE TRUE ART
Manager
10.2021 - Current
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Renaissance High School
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Bates Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Constitutional Democracy
Michigan State University
Awards
BLS CERTIFIED, Award of Appreciation by the Detroit Treasurer, 2023, Completion of the 2023 JROTC Staff Camp, Best Blue Representative in the Michigan Blue Legislature, Certificate of Excellence from DPSCD Superintendent & Board of Education, RHS Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance Award, Certificate of Appreciation & Thanks From Michigan’s Secretary of State, Joselyn Benson, Future Lawyer Club commitment award from Bates Academy, SEFMD 3rd Place Award -For participating in the 2020 SEFMD science fair., Culture of Democracy Nominee - When We All Vote, Awarded Outstanding Student of Michigan - Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, Constructive Leadership Award Nominee-Build On, RHS Varsity Letter
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