Whitney Moore
Frankfort,IL
Summary
Dynamic community organizer with proven success at Live Free Illinois, adept at advocating for criminal justice reform and engaging diverse stakeholders. Skilled in effective communication and policy implementation, I excel in team collaboration and grassroots outreach, driving impactful campaigns that raise public awareness and foster community engagement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Organizer
Live Free Illinois
Chicago, Illinois
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Organized church congregations in the pursuit of public safety and criminal justice reform
- Recruited, trained, and managed members and volunteers for campaigns, events and programs
- Coordinated grassroots campaign outreach, developed marketing strategies and raised public awareness
- Advocated and lobbied for state legislation regarding community access to resources, transparency, safety and reform (HB1710, HB1836, SB1525)
- Engaged both local and national media for press conferences
- Arranged large community events by overseeing budgeting, logistics, hosting and presenting
Communications Intern
The Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments
Chicago, Illinois
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Created an educational social media presence for the Clean Slate Illinois Campaign
- Received Fundamental Advocacy and Organizing Training
- Contributed to undergraduate Criminology studies
- Experienced state policy implementation
- Supported communications team by creating graphics and social media streaming
- Created resource tables for community events
Marketing Assistant
Capstone Real Estate
DeKalb, Illinois
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Assist property manager with operations of student housing complex
- Facilitate tours of the property and provide information for potential residents
- Support tenants with their leasing requirements and housing needs
Navigate Ambassador
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Promoted the Navigate software to NIU students
- Assisted students with using the software
- Showcased the software at tabling events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology Emphasis
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IllinoisSkills
- Eager learner
- Dependable worker
- Team collaboration and independence
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Criminology and policy expertise
Volunteer Experience
- NAACP Chapter at Northern Illinois University, 01/01/21, 12/31/22, Vice President, Implemented NAACP values for social justice within NIU community.
- St. James Hospital Olympia Fields, 2019, Volunteer, Registered patients for testing appointments and provided directions of the facility.
- New Faith Baptist Church International, 01/01/19, 12/31/20, Camp Counselor and Youth Service Leader, Supervised campers age 4-13 and led church service for youth ages 12-18.
Timeline
Community Organizer
Live Free Illinois
01.2025 - 12.2025
Communications Intern
The Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments
06.2024 - 09.2024
Marketing Assistant
Capstone Real Estate
06.2023 - 02.2024
Navigate Ambassador
Northern Illinois University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Criminology Emphasis
Northern Illinois University