John Lefferts

Leadership and development training, meeting with state and local leaders

• Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight.
• Mentored students to increase satisfaction and help engage in campus life.

• Heard oral debate and used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate arguments and make decisions.
• Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings

• Received formal training and practice reaching across partisan divides.
• Prepared for public relations presentations by gathering information on policy, including research on past positions of elected officials.
• Wrote Op-eds to engage the public about relevant legislation (such as environmental justice, immigration, or native american boarding schools).

• Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
• Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
• Collaborated with leadership to facilitate plans and communication strategies.