Nia Alvarez-Mapp
New York,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Manhattan Political Director
Friends for Kathy Hochul
New York, NY
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Devised grassroots campaigns to mobilize popular support for candidate and policies.
- Collaborated with outside consultants on strategy development for issue advocacy campaigns.
- Coordinated campaign activities such as canvassing, phone banking, door knocking, mailings, rallies and events.
- Represented the campaign at meetings with state party leadership regarding important policy matters.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive political plans to build relationships with elected officials, candidates, and party organizations.
- Collaborated with a diverse collective including elective officials, democratic-nominees, Union leaders, constituency group and faith outreach leaders to achieve candidate success and victory
Organizing Director
New Yorkers for Equal Rights
New York, NY
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the Field/Organizing Subcommittee and coalition partners.
- Help schedule and participate in communications committee and legal committee meetings.
- Work with Executive Committee and Communication partners to develop a rapid response plan as needed to get ahead of oppositional narrative.
- Oversaw training sessions for new volunteers on how to effectively participate in organizing initiatives.
- Perform and track outreach to statewide 255+ grass top organization coalition.
- Overseeing the creation of campaign educational materials
- Consider national moments, anniversaries, etc., to leverage to create a New York momentum for November 5th.
- Monitored progress of organizational projects and made necessary adjustments when needed.
Education And Outreach Coordinator-RCV
Common Cause Florida
New York, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed comprehensive education and outreach strategies to promote the mission and goals of Rank The Vote NYC, ensuring effective engagement with the community.
- Served as the primary spokesperson in the community for Rank The Vote NYC, representing the organization's interests and values with clarity and professionalism.
- Conducted training sessions for stakeholders to enhance support and understanding of ranked-choice voting initiatives and identified opportunities for improved communication and education.
- Conducted training sessions for elected officials and candidates on how to effectively engage constituents on ranked-choice voting, empowering them to communicate its benefits and implications accurately.
- Coordinated outreach to organizational partners, primary candidates, and campaigns to foster collaboration and alignment with Rank The Vote NYC objectives.
- Established and supported an Advisory Board of partners, leveraging their expertise and networks to advance the organization's mission.
- Collaborated with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging and effective communication strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Ethics
Union Theological Seminary
New York, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Writing And Philosophy
Cabrini University
Wayne, PA05-2019
Master of Public Administration - Public Affairs
Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Organizing
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Budget Oversight
- Facilitation
- Crisis Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
- Chair, NYS APRI Emerging Leaders initiative
- Young Adults Chair, New York NAACP
- Nominating Committee, NCNW Manhattan Section
Greater Harlem Unite: Next Gen Candidate Forum
- Created a coalition with organizations based in Harlem, NY
• Managed 35+ volunteers weekly for virtual forum.
• Recruited Youth volunteers through online platforms and micro-influencers.
• Led college interns through projects and trained them on campaign organizing.
• Educated volunteers and voters on policy initiatives and campaign practices.
• Utilized relational recruiting and hosted 76 out of 80 candidates for the 2021 municipal
election.
• Produced a livestream broadcasting in corroboration with News PIX 11 in the past 5-month
overall views of 20,000.
Internet Readiness class
- Conducted weekly computer literacy classes for elderly individuals.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate varying levels of technological proficiency.
- Provided one-on-one assistance and personalized guidance.
- Created instructional materials and resources to supplement teaching sessions.
- Fostered a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manhattan Political Director
Friends for Kathy Hochul
08.2023 - 11.2024
Organizing Director
New Yorkers for Equal Rights
08.2023 - 04.2024
Education And Outreach Coordinator-RCV
Common Cause Florida
01.2023 - 06.2023
Master of Arts - Social Ethics
Union Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Writing And Philosophy
Cabrini University
Master of Public Administration - Public Affairs
Baruch College of The City University of New York
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