Work Experience – Ethan Senack

Inst. for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education

Chief of Staff, October 2020-Present
Director of Policy and Strategy, July 2019-Octobert 2020

Work with organizational leadership to develop a mission, vision, and values that reflect a commitment to DEI, orient towards impact, and focus on outcomes,
Inspire and coach the staff through a significant cultural shift around transparency, accountability, and feedback,
Create systems and processes that foster agency and empowerment throughout the organization,
Collaborate with the team to create tools and policies that support an equitable, healthy culture and service mindset.
Represent the organization externally, at meetings and convenings, as well as in communications and outreach

Outreach and Policy Manager, February 2017 – June 2019

Managed day-to-day activities for the organization, including strategy development and relationship-building with coalition partners and policymakers,
Recruited and launched a new, nationwide network of advocates for openness in education, research, data and the arts,
Provided informational and skills-based training for a variety of constituencies,
Introduced and strengthened consideration of economic justice and equity into community
conversations,
Overhauled the website, improved social media outreach and created a body of fixed resources in response to community needs,
Managed a team of fellows on research, conference planning, and other tasks.

Higher Education Advocate, January 2013 – February 2017 (exempting campaign times below)

Oversaw advocacy and organizing efforts around access to higher education,
Set messaging and generated over 600 media hits, including from AP, New York Times, Washington Post, NBC, ABC, and CBS,
Managed outreach to federal, state, and agency policymakers, including testimony before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee,
Conducted surveys and investigations to inform and publish 4 research reports,
Drafted grant proposals to secure over $800,000 in funding,
Ran over 40 conference workshops and briefings for a students, faculty and staff, fellow organizers, and other stakeholders.
Hired and trained fellows at the start of their advocacy careers.

Organizing Director, August 2014 – December 2014

Managed a team of three full-time organizers and worked directly on campuses to recruit a core group of students and develop them as leaders,
Developed shared metrics and goals among a broad spectrum of state and campus groups,
Problem-solved to balance limited resources and staff shortfalls while striving to hit high grant deliverables in a short period of time,
Generated almost 30,000 student voter contacts in one month before the election.

Canvass Director, Washington, DC, May 2014 – August 2014

Assistant Director, Washington, DC, May 2013 – August 2013

Assistant Director, Hartford, CT, May 2011 – August 2011

Built and maintained three grassroots campaign offices, recruiting and overseeing teams of directors and field managers, employing an average of 20-30 full-time staff,
Created and oversaw three-month citizen outreach plans resulting in more than 80,000 one-on-one conversations and raising nearly $1 million for public interest causes,
Measured progress based on specific indicators and milestones, and adjusted tactics to course correct when necessary.

Field Organizer, Northwest CT-2, July 2012 – November 2012

Led voter outreach efforts in northeast Connecticut towns,
Recruited, developed, and maintained a volunteer base of community members, party officials, local leaders, and candidates in a stressful environment,
Managed and tracked large amounts of data and volunteer shifts, generating tens of thousands of voter contacts in less than 5 months.