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Lisa-Beth Harris

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Lisa-Beth is a passionate writer, political professional & college instructor with experience in strategic communications, electing presidents, & passing ballot measures.

Devoted to family & community, cared for her mother at home while working (2010-2015.)

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Biography Writer

Story Terrace
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - Current

Principal Writer

Maverick Consulting
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - Current

Political Experience

Democratic Party Of Martin County
01.1996 - 08.2021

Political Experience

2021 Rick Thomas for Los Angeles City Council

· Lead Strategist & writer

2021-22: Volunteer Advocacy:

· Communications materials & legislative analysis: Israel Civic Action Network, IKAR Community Organizing, ACLU (samples attached.)

· Karsh Social Service Center, Wilshire Blvd. Temple: Navigator & Food Bank staff

volunteer grant writer for non profit organizations

2016 Hillary Clinton for President

· Communications (Southwest)

2009 Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection

· Campaign Director

2008 California Bond Measure Q

· Campaign Director, Bond Measure Q

2008 Obama for President

· Field Manager

2007 Janet Chin for School Board

· Director of Communications

2000 Gore for President (Headquarters, Nashville, TN.)

· Speech Writer, Scheduling Manager

2000 Los Angeles Jewish Anti-Sweatshop Campaign

· Campaign Director

1998 New York City Council

· Investigator, Office of Oversight

1997 Reauthorization of Welfare Legislation

· Campaign Director

1997 Overseas Private Investment Corporation

· Workers’ Rights Analyst

1997 Voice of America, NYC Bureau

· Political Reporter

1996 Clinton Reelection Campaign

· Communications Director

Instructor: Writing & Presenting Ted Talks

Summer Institute For The Gifted
UCLA Campus , CA
06.2019 - 08.2019

· Designed & taught a course on creating & presenting TED TALKS to international students.

Instructor & Curriculum Design

Pepperdine University, pre-college program
Malibu, CA
06.2013 - 08.2013

· Designed a class on the context of hunger and homelessness in Los Angeles.

· Created a volunteer program for students at food banks, shelters & community gardens.

Political Science Instructor

Los Angeles Community Colleges
City of Los Angeles, CA
09.2004 - 12.2007

· Taught online and traditional courses at 10 campuses.

· Created a political internship for my students.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism & Public Policy

Columbia University
New York
05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Theatre

American University
Washington, DC
01.1992

European Studies & Human Rights

University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark

Secondary Ed, Teaching Credential, English -

Cal State Northridge & National University
12.2010

Timeline

Biography Writer

Story Terrace
01.2022 - Current

Instructor: Writing & Presenting Ted Talks

Summer Institute For The Gifted
06.2019 - 08.2019

Instructor & Curriculum Design

Pepperdine University, pre-college program
06.2013 - 08.2013

Principal Writer

Maverick Consulting
01.2010 - Current

Political Science Instructor

Los Angeles Community Colleges
09.2004 - 12.2007

Political Experience

Democratic Party Of Martin County
01.1996 - 08.2021

Master of Arts - Journalism & Public Policy

Columbia University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations & Theatre

American University

European Studies & Human Rights

University of Copenhagen

Secondary Ed, Teaching Credential, English -

Cal State Northridge & National University
Lisa-Beth Harris