Julia Leary
Syracuse,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Regional Director
Office of Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer
Syracuse, New York
10.2023 - Current
- Represented Senator Schumer at high-level regional events, roundtables, and community forums, serving as a key liaison between the Senator’s office and local stakeholders, elected officials, advocacy groups, and constituents.
- Planned and coordinated press conferences on behalf of the Senator, including logistics, press outreach, message development, stakeholder briefings, and onsite management to ensure cohesive media coverage.
- Drafted official correspondence, talking points, press advisories, and stakeholder communications on behalf of the Senator, ensuring alignment with federal legislative goals and regional concerns.
- Managed a broad legislative and policy portfolio, tracking federal issues impacting the region (e.g., infrastructure, housing, healthcare, immigration, agriculture), and providing policy briefings and strategic recommendations to senior staff.
- Cultivated relationships with over 200 community leaders and organizations to identify regional priorities, elevate local voices to the federal level, and build long-term coalitions on key legislative initiatives.
Athletic Tutor and Instructional Assistant
Stevenson Educational Center
Syracuse, NY
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Helped students with subject knowledge as well as general abilities in learning, studying and retaining information.
- Worked as a content tutor and instructional assistant for athletes on the various D1 sports teams.
- Submitted tutor reports to inform the coordinators of what materials, skills, and concepts my students and I worked on.
- Devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans.
Intern
Senator Charles E. Schumer
Syracuse, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in relevant daily tasks for Charles Schumer's Syracuse Regional Office
- Directly helped constituents resolve problems regarding federal government processes
- Worked closely with the supervisor to manage important events.
- Attended meetings, press conferences, and assisted the Senator.
- Monitored local and national news, and reported back to the Senator and staff.
Public Relations Intern
Focus Media
Goshen, NY
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Developed and deepened relationships with media outlets.
- Researched, prepared, and disseminated press releases for company and clients.
- Created original content for blog posts and website articles.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of private, company and client events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship And Public Affairs
Syracuse, NY05.2023
Skills
- Public speaking
- Experience with Lexis Nexis
- Immigration policy
- Policy and legal research
Extracurricular Activities
CNY Women's Network
- Participated in member events
Alpha Xi Delta Panhellenic Sorority
External Philanthropy Chair
- Managed chapter external philanthropy events with other chapters.
- Attend weekly chapter meetings to discuss important happenings concerning our sisterhood. Delivered checks to donate to other philanthropies on campus
College Democrats
- Learned about local, state, and federal government positions
Researched for the annual debate against College Republicans - discussed current political issues.
SU Students for Biden
- Co-founded initiative to boost voter engagement on campus ahead of 2020 election.
- Created social media accounts to reach more voters on campus.
- Collaborated with a team to plan phone banking events.
- Responded to voter inquiries regarding registration and candidate information.
- Kept the team on track by assigning and supervising their activities, and giving constructive feedback.
The Women's Network, SU Chapter
- Participated in career-building activities
- Sharpened networking skills
Timeline
Deputy Regional Director
Office of Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer
10.2023 - Current
Intern
Senator Charles E. Schumer
05.2022 - 08.2022
Athletic Tutor and Instructional Assistant
Stevenson Educational Center
02.2021 - 05.2023
Public Relations Intern
Focus Media
01.2018 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship And Public Affairs