Roan Verplank
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven intern skilled in outreach and legislative research. Engages constituents and supports policy initiatives through effective communication and collaboration. Experienced in project management and problem-solving, and enhancing campaign visibility and informing policy decisions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Congressional District Office
Grand Rapids, Michigan
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted outreach efforts to engage community members in congressional activities.
- Assisted constituents with inquiries, providing timely information on government services to improve accessibility.
- Conducted research on legislative issues affecting local community, informing policy decisions and advocacy efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to support ongoing policy initiatives and projects.
- Drafted memos to convey important updates and directives and other written documents.
- Maintained accurate records of legislative activities and constituent communications.
Campaign Staffer
Scholten for Congress
Grand Rapids, Michigan
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed outreach to community groups, strengthening volunteer recruitment pipelines.
- Coordinated logistics for candidate appearances and public speaking engagements, ensuring seamless execution.
- Planned public appearances for candidates at rallies, debates, fundraisers.
- Developed and distributed promotional materials, enhancing campaign visibility.
- Managed communication with constituents through calls and letters to ensure their inquiries were resolved.
- Supported fundraising efforts through event planning and donor outreach initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2029
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Kingswood
Bloomfield Hills, MI05-2025
Skills
- Legislative research
- Policy analysis
- Community engagement
- Constituent relations
- Project management
- Record management
- Effective communication
References
- Tim Miller, The Bukwark, since 2019 | +1 202 262 7110
- Rafał Trzaskowski, Mayor Of Warsaw, since 2018 | +48 603 972 378
Accomplishments
- Curtis Seichter History Book Award, 2023
Timeline
Intern
Congressional District Office
06.2025 - 08.2025
Campaign Staffer
Scholten for Congress
05.2024 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs
The George Washington University
High School Diploma -
Cranbrook Kingswood