Michael Cobb
Summary
Dynamic Congressional and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor with a proven track record at Bridgepoint Government Relations. Expert in policy writing and advocacy strategy, successfully cultivating bipartisan support and advancing client priorities. Adept at relationship building and event coordination, driving impactful initiatives that enhance community investment and infrastructure development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Congressional and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Bridgepoint Government Relations
Washington, District of Columbia
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with the Harlem Children’s Zone to advance shared policy and advocacy priorities.
- Lead federal advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategies for corporate and nonprofit clients, focused on innovation, infrastructure, and community investment.
- Cultivate relationships with congressional offices, key committees, and federal agencies to advance client policy priorities.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, drafting policy briefs, and recommendations for clients and internal partners.
- Coordinate advocacy campaigns, policy roundtables, and fundraising events to build bipartisan support, and strengthen influence within the policy ecosystem.
Operations Manager
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
Washington, District of Columbia
05.2022 - 05.2025
- Directed day-to-day operations for the Congresswoman, including strategic planning, staff management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Organized and executed major public-facing events, including the Congressional Iftar Dinner, Arab American Heritage Month Luncheon, Black Maternal Health Roundtable, and Congressional Black Caucus Week Reception.
- Fostered partnerships with congressional offices, federal agencies, cultural institutions, state/local officials, industry partners, and advocacy groups to advance economic justice, housing, and equity initiatives.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
Staff Assistant
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.
Washington, District of Columbia
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed front office operations and legislative correspondence, drafted press releases, and policy letters on education, workforce, and technology.
- Supported the HBCU Caucus, facilitating stakeholder engagement with higher education leaders, nonprofits, and corporations.
- Monitored relevant committee hearings and legislation, preparing briefing materials and memos.
- Assisted in drafting legislative correspondence, speeches, and other communication materials to convey policy positions.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings for the Congresswoman, managing logistics and ensuring all materials were prepared in advance.
- Conducted research on legislative issues relevant to the Congresswoman's priorities, compiling summaries for staff review.
Fellow
Congressman Adriano Espaillat
Washington, District of Columbia
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Conducted in-depth policy research on transportation, education, and immigration, and provided recommendations for federal initiatives.
- Supported caucus engagement and district outreach activities that strengthened congressional-community collaboration.
- Prepared briefing materials for staff and stakeholders on relevant issues.
Office Manager
100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Delivered logistical and programmatic support for mentoring and youth empowerment programs.
- Supported grant writing, partnership outreach, and donor engagement initiatives.
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficiency in daily activities and adherence to organizational policies.
- Organized and scheduled meetings, ensuring all logistics were managed to facilitate effective collaboration.
- Handled confidential information with discretion, maintaining integrity and trust within the organization.
Legislative Assistant
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
Washington, District of Columbia
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted legislative research on higher education policies, analyzing proposed bills and their implications for stakeholders.
- Engaged in outreach efforts to strengthen relationships with HBCUs, PBIs, corporate partners, and community organizations.
- Collaborated with team members to organize events that brought together policymakers and education leaders for meaningful dialogue.
- Tracked the progress of bills through various stages of approval within Congress.
Site Coordinator
Reading Partners, AmeriCorps
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Engaged community members through outreach efforts to increase program participation.
- Managed volunteer recruitment and onboarding processes, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Educated students on the basic fundamentals of reading.
- Coordinated regular assessments to monitor student progress and adapt instructional methods.
Education
Master of Arts - African American Studies
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Shaw University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Policy writing
- Legislative analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- Advocacy strategy
- Public relations
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Community outreach
- Relationship building
Affiliations
Member, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Timeline
Congressional and Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Bridgepoint Government Relations
05.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
05.2022 - 05.2025
Staff Assistant
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.
11.2019 - 04.2022
Fellow
Congressman Adriano Espaillat
01.2019 - 11.2019
Office Manager
100 Black Men of Maryland, Inc.
07.2018 - 11.2019
Legislative Assistant
National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
11.2017 - 06.2018
Site Coordinator
Reading Partners, AmeriCorps
08.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - African American Studies
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Shaw University