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JONATHAN KAY

Washington,DC

Summary

Hardworking professional with experience in a number of varied fields. Expert in research, public speaking, writing in a number of fields including testimony and speech writing, social media management, amongst other varied skills. Responsible for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas stepping down from his position as adjunct lecturer at George Washington University Law School. A personable and responsive individual with outstanding time management and problem resolution abilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Advocacy Fellow

Global Healthy Living Foundation
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Penned testimony given to the Maryland General Assembly in support of HB 0785 that carved out protections for patients against step therapy and prior authorization practices
  • Advised congresspeople and their staff on policies concerning healthcare and insurance policy.

Legal Intern

Seton Hall Law's Center For Social Justice
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing thorough legal research and drafting comprehensive memos.
  • Conducted extensive legal research for complex cases, resulting in favorable settlements.
  • Shadowed experienced lawyers during client meetings, gaining valuable insight into attorney-client relationships and effective communication techniques.

Social Media Manager

Caroline Turner for Judge
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Bolstered Social Media Presence of Philadelphia Judicial Candidate Caroline Turner
  • Increased posts on Twitter from under 10 to over 100 and doubled number of Twitter followers
  • Amplified number of Instagram posts from under 20 to over 40 in one month, along with expanding Instagram follower count from under 200 to over 300.

Volunteer Captain

Jamaal Bowman for Congress
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated Get Out The Vote Initiative resulting in record vote totals in district's history from 30,000 previous year to over 80,000
  • Organized over 100 volunteers within the Bronx in two months before New York's Democratic Primary
  • Coordinated with campaign staff and advisors on optimal way to engage maximum number of voters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs And Philosophy

The George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2024

High School Degree -

Morristown Beard School (MBS)
Morristown, New Jersey
06.2020

Skills

  • Written and Oral Report Creation
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Curriculum Design
  • Policy Analysis
  • Public speaking

Activities

The GW Local, Washington, DC, Writer and Editor, 09/2022 to 5/2023 

  • Write satiric articles about politics, food, campus life, and sports. Edit others' articles on numerous topics for clarity, purpose, and voice.

Elliott School of International Affairs Honors Society (Sigma Iota Rho), Washington, DC, Executive Committee Member 11/2021 to 5/2023

  • Vote on potential new members and contribute to private decisions., Captain all intramural activities including wiffleball, table tennis, and soccer.

Additional Information

During the Summer of 2022, I incited a movement to end Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's employment at the George Washington University Law School by creating a petition that received over 11,000 signatures. I was subsequently quoted in a number of national news publications including the Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and CNN, as well as being invited as a guest on the Dan Abrams Live program.

Timeline

Advocacy Fellow

Global Healthy Living Foundation
01.2023 - 07.2023

Legal Intern

Seton Hall Law's Center For Social Justice
06.2022 - 08.2022

Social Media Manager

Caroline Turner for Judge
02.2021 - 04.2021

Volunteer Captain

Jamaal Bowman for Congress
04.2020 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs And Philosophy

The George Washington University

High School Degree -

Morristown Beard School (MBS)
JONATHAN KAY