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Sara Angella

Durham,North Carolina

Summary

Strategic political leader with extensive experience in North Carolina's civic landscape, specializing in relationship building, training development, and community engagement. Proven track record of identifying and developing leadership pipelines, building coalitions across diverse stakeholder groups, and implementing successful training programs. Deep understanding of North Carolina's political ecosystem with demonstrated success in civic engagement and electoral organizing.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Growth

Change Research
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead strategic partnership development with political organizations across North Carolina
  • Design and implement training programs for stakeholders and team members
  • Build and maintain relationships with state-wide political organizations and civic leaders
  • Exceed partnership engagement goals by consistently delivering measurable results

Director of Communications and Engagement

North Carolina General Assembly
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with diverse community stakeholders including civic groups, faith leaders, and local organizations
  • Created and implemented comprehensive engagement strategies for House caucus members across North Carolina
  • Designed and executed community listening sessions and advisory councils, demonstrating ability to identify and cultivate leadership potential
  • Built coalitions between legislative leadership and community organizations, showcasing deep understanding of NC's political landscape
  • Facilitated relationships between elected officials and constituents through strategic engagement initiatives

Campaign Manager

NC State House Campaign
01.2020 - Current
  • Built and maintained relationships with state-wide PACs and community organizations
  • Developed training programs for campaign staff and volunteers
  • Implemented data-driven engagement strategies using VoteBuilder (VAN)
  • Managed coalition relationships and stakeholder engagement across the district

National Director of Outreach

Rideshare2Vote
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for state directors and volunteers
  • Increased partnership engagement by 30% through strategic relationship building
  • Created peer-to-peer training sessions fostering skill development and knowledge sharing
  • Guided development of mentorship programs resulting in 43% increase in goal achievement
  • Managed multiple state teams while maintaining strong individual relationships

Education

Ph.D. Studies - Religious Studies

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MA - Religious Studies

Jewish Theological Seminary

MA - Religious Studies

Fuller Theological Seminary

BA - Political Science

George Washington University

Skills

  • Relationship Building & Coalition Development
  • Training Program Design & Implementation
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Community Outreach & Organizing
  • VoteBuilder (VAN)
  • EveryAction
  • Microsoft/Google Office Suite
  • Remote Meeting Platforms (Zoom)
  • Digital Campaign Tools
  • CMS Applications

Professional Development

  • Arena Academy, Financial Director Training
  • Emily's List, Financial Training Program
  • UNC Chapel Hill Graduate Fellowship

Timeline

Director of Growth - Change Research
01.2023 - Current
Director of Communications and Engagement - North Carolina General Assembly
01.2022 - Current
National Director of Outreach - Rideshare2Vote
01.2021 - 01.2022
Campaign Manager - NC State House Campaign
01.2020 - Current
Jewish Theological Seminary - MA, Religious Studies
Fuller Theological Seminary - MA, Religious Studies
George Washington University - BA, Political Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Ph.D. Studies, Religious Studies

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