Mary Kate Gruening
Chicago,IL
Summary
Scholar and activist passionate about reproductive justice, anti-poverty, health equity, and racial justice initiatives with experience in research methodologies, grassroots organizing, campaign and advocacy work, writing and editing, and administrative organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern for the Center for Health Equity
American Medical Association
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with the editing and research process of an unreleased book series.
- Conducted research on health disparities and the social and political determinants of health for various projects within the Center for Health Equity, specifically regarding reproductive health and justice.
- Previously conducted research with the AMA through the DePaul Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (June 2023-December 2023).
Regional Director
The Borgen Project
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Campaign to downsize global poverty and hunger by influencing U.S. foreign policy.
- Hired as a Political Affairs Intern (3 mos). Promoted to Regional Director (3mos).
- Received President's Award for grassroots mobilization efforts, exceeded fundraising goals, lobbied members of Congress, and spearheaded public awareness campaigns in the Chicagoland area and central Iowa.
Summer Office Manager
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for financial and registration processing, and office communication.
- Child supervision and care.
Legislative Page
Legislative Services Agency
Des Moines, IA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Nonpartisan, legislative agency to the Iowa General Assembly.
- Attended meetings with the fiscal, legal, and administrative departments.
- Delivered confidential bills to the House of Representatives, Senate, and Governor's Office.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
DePaul University
Chicago03-2025
Skills
- Research
- Writing and editing skills
- Grassroots organizing
- Lobbying and advocacy
- Legislative relations
- Fundraising
- Organizational and administrative skills
- Intersectional analysis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Intern for the Center for Health Equity
American Medical Association
12.2023 - 03.2024
Regional Director
The Borgen Project
08.2022 - 03.2023
Summer Office Manager
Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
06.2021 - 08.2022
Legislative Page
Legislative Services Agency
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
DePaul University
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