Zachary Graham

Community-focused professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and extensive experience conducting interviews, investigating incidents, gathering and analyzing evidence, preparing reports, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to conduct fact-finding investigations, review video evidence, document findings, de-escalate conflicts, and communicate effectively with students, families, administrators, community members, and staff. Experienced working in public-service environments requiring discretion, objectivity, sound judgment, and attention to detail. Committed to equitable treatment, community engagement, and public accountability.

• Citizens United Against Police Brutality, Community Organizer, 2012, 2014, Assisted community members with documenting complaints and gathering supporting information., Conducted outreach and interviews to collect information relevant to community concerns., Organized volunteer systems, maintained records, and coordinated communication efforts., Participated in public education and community engagement initiatives., Assisted with data collection, case documentation, and advocacy efforts., Wrote thesis piece at University of Minnesota to amplify organizations mission to higher education
• Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, Community Organizer, 2011, 2012, Marriage amendment focused, Setup campus events, Organized community activation events – phone banking, door knocking campaigns, Developed structural organization of local chapter, Designed organization action plan and goals