Jordan Brooks
Washington,DC
Summary
Highly experienced senior leader
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the Second Gentleman
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Vice President
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Led the planning and oversaw the execution of the Second Gentleman’s strategic priorities, including his work on combatting antisemitism and hate, advancing gender equity, and advocating for equal access to justice
- Managed the Second Gentleman’s staff and all decisions related to personnel
- Primary advisor to the Second Gentleman on all matters of policy and politics
- Senior White House Staff member, and primary liaison to the President, Vice President and First Lady’s senior staff as well as Cabinet agencies and Members of Congress
- Crafted the Second Gentleman’s political strategy, communications and travel, working closely with the leadership of the White House, Democratic National Committee and the Biden Victory Fund
- Managed and maintained the Second Gentleman’s high-level relationships with CEOs, elected officials, influencers, and media
- Leveraged resources from across the Federal government to supplement the office’s programming and strategic goals.
Executive Vice President
CIVIC NATION, Gender Equity Vertical
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Built strategy and messaging of the Gender Equity Vertical at Civic Nation (United State of Women, It's On us and End Rape on Campus)
- Oversaw and managed all three gender equity initiatives, staff, and $5 million budgets at Civic Nation and sit on the Civic Nation Senior Leadership team
- Developed and evaluated the programmatic goals for each gender equity programs working closely with the staff and board on metrics and budgeting
- Liaised with the Civic Nation board on all matters related to gender equity strategic program planning and budgeting.
Executive Director
CIVIC NATION, United State of Women
02.2017 - 10.2022
- Ran the United State of Women Initiative, an organization built to connect, convene and amplify the work of organizations and individuals working around the country on gender equity
- Created a strategic plan to activate hundreds of thousands of women across the country through convening, creative campaigns and coordination among the gender equity movement
- Built and maintained a national network of gender equity organizational CEOs and Executive Directors working together weekly to strategize across issues
- Main organizer of the 2018 United State of Women Summit in Los Angeles, bringing together over 7500 women and girls from across the country for two days of speakers and trainings on issues women and girls can take action on, with more than 250 community partner organizations and over 200 speakers
- Oversaw our staff working on our local Galvanize training programs across the country (mini Summits and trainings in 10 states thus far), as well as our ambassador program, with 90 volunteer organizers in 44 states and territories
- Built, maintained and managed a staff of full time employees and consultants across our program, digital and media verticals
- Manage a $2-3 million annual budget across staffing, convening and our programs
- Worked with the creative community and influencers on messaging on issues, outreach and actions they can take to encourage women around the country to work towards gender equity
- Frequent speaker for media, conferences and events on gender equity issues.
Deputy Executive Director and Policy Advisor, White House Council on Women and Girls
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Primary organizer of the June 2016 White House Summit on the United State of Women – a 5,000 person policy and advocacy conference on proposing solutions to issues women and girls are facing domestically and around the world
- Managed the coordination and implementation of policy processes on issues affecting women and girls across the Federal government and large scale initiatives such as the White House Equal Pay Pledge
- Acted as the primary point of contact for all outreach to women’s groups around the country and around the world
- Frequently represented the Council on Women and Girls at speaking engagements throughout the country.
Assistant Director, White House Council on Women and Girls
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Coordinated all outreach from the Administration to women and girls non-governmental organizations and individuals throughout the country
- Cultivated relationships with new groups and individuals interested in the Administration’s work on women’s issues
- Aided in the development of new initiatives including “Lead on Leave”, “Let Girls Learn”, “It’s On Us” and other priority policy areas.
Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the First Lady
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Coordinated, maintained and executed the Chief of Staff’s daily schedule and prepare the Chief of Staff’s daily briefing materials for internal and external events and meetings
- Wrote and edited memos and talking points for the Chief of Staff, tracked policy documents, and prepared weekly departmental reports for the White House Chief of Staff
- Served a liaison between all White House offices and the Office of the First Lady and assisted in creating effective systems of management for the Office of the First Lady
- Aided in the development of the White House Summit on Working Families and the “It’s On Us” campaign with the White House Council on Women and Girls.
Assistant to the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Vice President
06.2010 - 05.2012
- Drafted briefing memos for the Vice President regarding emerging women’s policy issues on violence against women and events
- Managed White House events highlighting Administration accomplishments on violence against women
- Wrote and edited talking points for the Advisor on Violence Against Women and other Administration officials
- Analyzed legislation and Federal program reports, including VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) reauthorization
- Aided in the development of Vice President Biden’s 1is2many initiative on violence against young women.
Communications Assistant and Photo Editor
Washington, DC
06.2009 - 05.2012
- Work with advance and communications staff on release of photos to involved parties and press
- Organize and manage database of all Vice Presidential photos and coordinate their distribution.
Correspondence Associate
Washington, DC
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Drafted correspondence for the Vice President and staff.
Progressive Outreach Liaison
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
Washington, DC
12.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed outreach to national progressive interest groups
- Drafted and finalized briefing memos for President-elect Barack Obama on his Inauguration movements
- Drafted master briefing material for cabinet members, VVIPs, and members of Congress.
Field Organizer
OBAMA FOR AMERICA
07.2008 - 11.2008
- Organized and led regional presidential campaign operation to identify and register supporters to maximize voter turnout
- Oversaw and managed field operations in region of Southwest Virginia (60,000 population), managing two local headquarters and three staging locations with 8 full-time volunteers and interns and an additional 150 part-time volunteers
- Coordinated with senior campaign officials, community leaders and elected officials to build an effective grass-roots operation, with a special focus on Radford College, where my team registered 700 students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Gender Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
01.2008
Skills
- Public Policy
- Strategic Planning and Development
- Government Affairs
- Management
- Change Management
- Crisis Communications
- External Affairs
- Budget Management
- Public Speaking
Volunteer Experience
DISTRICT ALLIANCE FOR SAFE HOUSING, 01/01/20, 10/01/22, Board Member, Fundraising Committee Co-Chair
Timeline
Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the Second Gentleman
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Vice President
10.2022 - 08.2023
Executive Vice President
CIVIC NATION, Gender Equity Vertical
02.2021 - 10.2022
Executive Director
CIVIC NATION, United State of Women
02.2017 - 10.2022
Deputy Executive Director and Policy Advisor, White House Council on Women and Girls
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs
10.2015 - 01.2017
Assistant Director, White House Council on Women and Girls
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs
01.2015 - 10.2015
Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the First Lady
05.2012 - 01.2015
Assistant to the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women
THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Vice President
06.2010 - 05.2012
Communications Assistant and Photo Editor
06.2009 - 05.2012
Correspondence Associate
02.2009 - 05.2009
Progressive Outreach Liaison
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE
12.2008 - 01.2009
Field Organizer
OBAMA FOR AMERICA
07.2008 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Gender Studies
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
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