Kyle Fradkin
Washington
Summary
Analytical Policy professional familiar with reviewing regulations, legislation and policies. Excellent writing, presentation and public speaking skills. Crafts well-reasoned and detailed opinions and galvanizes grassroots support for positions. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Policy Advisor
County of San Diego
04.2023 - Current
- Lead the Federal government relations and advocacy for the County of San Diego.
- Manage the County’s ongoing relationship with County’s congressional delegation office and Administration officials at the White House and other federal agencies.
- Develop and execute legislative strategies to advance County objectives.
- Oversee the County’s earmark submission process.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across other government representatives and non-governmental organizations such as the National Association of Counties.
- Analyze legislation and provide comprehensive reports to County colleagues and elected officials.
Deputy Director of Public Policy
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed relationships with relevant Members of Congress and staff to advance policy priorities addressing food insecurity.
- Drafted legislative templates and developed strategies to combat LGBTQ+ senior hunger and military family food insecurity.
- Represented the organization as a congressional committee witness.
- Trained leadership in advocacy work and interfaced with external stakeholder organizations.
- Authored regular legislative memos for the Board of Directors and Advisory Committee.
- Participated in interview for Modern Military Magazine on work and research related to food insecurity.
- Assisted in drafting congressional committee testimony for senior leadership.
- Managed MAZON’s Legislative Assistant and Policy Fellow.
Assistant Director of Government Affairs
J Street
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed relationships with over 110 Democratic House and Senate offices, securing bill sponsorship and influencing legislative strategy.
- Authored legislative policy analysis for senior staff and Board of Directors.
- Led multiple trainings for local grassroots leaders in advocacy skills.
- Managed Government Affairs team fellows and interns.
- Served as liaison for Government Affairs team with clergy leadership council.
Senior Government Affairs Associate
J Street
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned, scheduled and executed J Street’s twice annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill for over 600 participants and 110 congressional meetings.
- Developed and coordinated district-level advocacy plans for the West Coast.
- Drafted and disseminated J Street’s weekly newsletter to congressional staff.
Senior Associate for the Northwest Region
J Street
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Led local PAC fundraising program for Democrats, raising over $400,000 in the 2016 election cycle.
- Cultivated relationships with candidates and campaign staff.
- Organized local donor CRM data.
- Identified and organized new local grassroots advocacy leaders.
- Planned session on the Iran Nuclear Deal at J Street National Conference.
- Represented organization at community conferences and other venues.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, CA07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis
Davis06.2011
Skills
- Legislative Affairs
- Policy Analysis & Research
- Government Relations
- Advocacy & Outreach
- Coalition Building
- Communications & Writing
- Public Speaking and Oral Presentations
- Data Management & CRM Systems
- Staff management
- Team leadership
Timeline
Legislative Policy Advisor
County of San Diego
04.2023 - Current
Deputy Director of Public Policy
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger
09.2020 - 04.2023
Assistant Director of Government Affairs
J Street
01.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Government Affairs Associate
J Street
03.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Associate for the Northwest Region
J Street
04.2015 - 03.2018
Juris Doctor -
Southwestern Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis