Rita Palma
BLUE POINT,NY
Summary
Seasoned activist/ lobbyist in the medical freedom space. Extensive experience in campaigns and grassroots organizing.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
President
My Kids, My Choice
Blue Point, NY
05.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with families to assist in the religious exemption to vaccination process
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Accompanied parents on 'sincerity interviews' for religious exemptions.
- Interfaced with religious organizations
- Lobbied NYS legislators to protect the religious exemption to vaccination laws in NYS.
Legislative Director
Children's Health Defense
Blue Point, NY
07.2019 - 02.2023
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents informed.
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
- Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
- Coordinated events focused on medical freedom.
- Alerted constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings and individual meetings.
Campaign Manager
Senator Alexis Weik
Sayville, NY
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned and executed events with public and private donors.
- Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances.
- Networked among donors and fundraised to generate money for campaign.
- Canvassed election districts to get out the vote and coordinated volunteers to do the same.
- Oversaw teams of volunteers and monitored effectiveness of each area.
- Built political coalitions to enhance message.
Education
Paralegal Courses -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY 12.2008
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- 'Groundgame' organizer
- Political Liaison
Timeline
Campaign Manager
Senator Alexis Weik
06.2022 - 11.2022
Legislative Director
Children's Health Defense
07.2019 - 02.2023
President
My Kids, My Choice
05.2009 - Current
Paralegal Courses -
Suffolk County Community College