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
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
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
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