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Maximillian Levin

Summary

A highly motivated and mission-driven public policy student entering the University of Chicago's MPP program with direct experience in federal legislative processes, health policy research, and developing equity-centered youth mental health interventions. Proven ability to translate complex policy concepts into accessible public products, including briefing memos, digital media, and data-driven reports. Passionate about leveraging evidence-based research for driving a better tomorrow for people of all walks of life.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder & Host

Brogressive Podcast
11.2024 - Current
  • Co-founded and hosted a politically progressive podcast to counter the increasing conservative influence among young men online through accessible, evidence-based policy discussions on topics like youth challenges, economics, housing and healthcare.
  • Secure, prepare for, and facilitate in-depth interviews with prominent policymakers to bridge the gap between policy and public understanding, featuring notable guests such as Rep. Greg Casar (Chair, Congressional Progressive Caucus), Rep. Ritchie Torres, Rep. Seth Magaziner, Rep. Mike Levin, Matthew Yglesias, and more.
  • Develop all digital content, manage social media promotion, and edit audio to produce bi-weekly episodes, building a community around progressive values.
  • Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in national news.
  • Collaborated with producers, advertisers, public relations firms, and Congressional communications teams to develop newscasts, promotions and teases.

Consultant

ArkkGNX
05.2025 - Current
  • Played a key role in the launch of Luxe.Energy, a subsidiary of ArkkGNX, by developing foundational brand identity, marketing strategies, and blog campaigns.
  • Leveraged extensive stock photo databases and licensing to create compelling visual content and establish the brand's market presence.
    Enhanced operational efficiency by strategically employing multiple LLMs (ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude) to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and improve decision-making.
  • Engineered and deployed custom Large Language Models trained on proprietary company data, providing direct support to upper-level management and significantly reducing employee workload.
  • Regularly updated and edited content for Luxe.Energy websites.
  • Supported brand marketing initiatives that drove and promoted specific market agenda.

Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Administrator

University of California, Santa Barbara - Health and Wellness Institute
03.2022 - 06.2025
  • Co-developed and secured pilot funding for an innovative grant program that leverages fitness as a therapeutic, evidence-based intervention for students facing mental health challenges, demonstrating a commitment to shifting from crisis to opportunity.
  • Scaled the program to provide comprehensive behavioral change coaching, wellness management, and nutritional support to over 100 students in the PROMISE scholars program, which serves high-achieving students from underrepresented and financially challenged backgrounds.
  • Designed and implemented individualized wellness programs for over 300 students, focusing on the connection between physical activity and mental well-being, and utilizing behavior change principles to foster long-term healthy habits.
  • Led the implementation of Trainerize and Calendly software to automate client onboarding, scheduling, and progress tracking, increasing program efficiency and boosting client retention by 30%.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.

Research Assistant

Brain Performance Center
08.2021 - 01.2025
  • Conduct in-depth qualitative and quantitative research on the intersection of mass violence, mental health, and public health policy, directly supporting the center's evidence-based advocacy and publications.
  • Create accessible public-facing products to translate policy and research for a broad audience; designed and manage the organization's WordPress website and contribute voiceover talent and content ideas for the 'In Your Head' health-focused radio show.
  • Utilize AI tools and web scraping techniques to collect and analyze behavioral health data, demonstrating a strong interest and capability at the intersection of technology and mental health.

Legislative Intern

U.S. House of Representatives - Office of Congressman J. Luis Correa
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Authored comprehensive policy briefs, memos, and floor speeches for the Congressman on key legislative areas relevant to youth well-being, including federal housing programs, immigration's impact on families, and veterans' mental health services.
  • Tracked and analyzed federal legislation and regulations using platforms like Quorum and Congress.gov, providing timely insights and summaries to senior staff that informed legislative strategy and voting recommendations.
  • Represented the Congressman's office in high-level policy meetings and educational briefings with House Judiciary, Homeland Security, and the Blue Dog Coalition, gaining direct experience with the federal policymaking process and stakeholder engagement.
  • Translated complex policy, constituent concerns, and legislative updates into clear, actionable communications, including press releases and social media content.

Education

Master of Public Policy - Public Policy

University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy
Chicago, IL
06-2027

Bachelor of Arts - History of Public Policy and Law

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
03.2025

Skills

  • Policy & Research
  • Technical & Communication
  • Wellness & Behavioral Health
  • Legislative Tracking & Analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
  • Behavior Change Coaching
  • Policy Research & Writing
  • WordPress & Web Content Development
  • Youth Mental Health Program Design
  • Information Brief & Memo Preparation
  • Podcast Production, Editing & Hosting
  • Corrective Exercise Interventions
  • US Health System Knowledge
  • AI Tool Utilization & Data Scraping
  • Client Retention & Engagement
  • State & Federal Processes
  • Public Speaking & Testimony
  • Wellness & Nutritional Support
  • Qualitative & Quantitative Methods
  • R (Applied Statistical Modeling)

Leadership Community Engagement

  • Founder & President, Bodybuilding at UCSB, 2021, 2023
  • Member & Advocate, UCSB Lobby Corps, 2021, 2022
  • Phone Banking Volunteer, Harris-Walz Campaign/DNC/DCCC/DSCC, 2024

Certifications Awards

ACE Certified Personal Trainer (Since 2021), ACE Specialist Certifications: Corrective Exercise, Behavior Change, Senior Fitness, Weight Management, Fitness Nutrition, Red Cross CPR/AED & RescusciTech SMART Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, UCSB Personal Training Employee of the Quarter (Fall 2023), National Historians Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta (2022), Sigma Phi Epsilon's Balanced Man Award (2021)

Skills

Legislative Tracking & Analysis, Policy Research & Writing, Information Brief & Memo Preparation, U.S. Health System Knowledge, Qualitative & Quantitative Methods, Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced), WordPress & Web Content Development, Podcast Production, Editing & Hosting, AI Tool Utilization & Data Scraping, Public Speaking & Testimony, Behavior Change Coaching, Youth Mental Health Program Design, Corrective Exercise Interventions, Wellness & Nutritional Support, Client Retention & Engagement

Timeline

Consultant

ArkkGNX
05.2025 - Current

Co-Founder & Host

Brogressive Podcast
11.2024 - Current

Legislative Intern

U.S. House of Representatives - Office of Congressman J. Luis Correa
03.2024 - 06.2024

Certified Personal Trainer & Fitness Administrator

University of California, Santa Barbara - Health and Wellness Institute
03.2022 - 06.2025

Research Assistant

Brain Performance Center
08.2021 - 01.2025

Master of Public Policy - Public Policy

University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy

Bachelor of Arts - History of Public Policy and Law

University of California, Santa Barbara

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