Campaign Portfolio

Candidate

I ran for party and local elected office in 2020. First, for SCCDCC in March as a newcomer in a large district, and then for City Council in a 4-seat at-large race with 10 candidates, including two incumbents, a former mayor, and a prior candidate. While I did not win these elections as a first-time candidate for each, it was a great learning experience, and I hope to have the opportunity to run again.

2024 Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee, Candidate (Win)

2020 Palo Alto City Council, Candidate

2020 Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee, Candidate

Campaigns

Filled many roles on over 40 campaigns through the years, primarily falling into these categories. Specific campaigns and roles listed below.

Campaign Manager

Led campaigns, including planning and implementing campaign strategies, prioritizing budget spend and developing communications plans. Advise candidates on campaign activities and progress of the campaign. Hire and oversee campaign staff, volunteers, and consultants.

Field & Data Strategy

As digital strategy and data director, I used PDI, county data, ActionNetwork,
Outreach Circle and additional data sources to plan out our ground game, our lawn- and road-sign strategy, our direct mail strategy, our online marketing and texting for voter outreach.

Communications & Graphic Design

I was honored to be managing graphics, branding, and communications presence for several campaigns since 2018. I designed print and online ads, email banners and content, and direct mail collateral, and in some cases, the candidate logo itself.

Fundraising & Volunteering

I was honored to be able to help Congressional, State Senate, County Supervisorial, and local candidates and measures with fundraising, advocacy, endorsements, and voter outreach.

Electoral Campaigns 2024

U.S. CONGRESS

Joe Simitian for Congress 2024 (P Win)

U.S. CONGRESS

Anna Eshoo for Congress 2024 (Withdrawn, Retiring)

STATE SENATE

State Senator Josh Becker's 2024 re-election campaign (Win)

CITY COUNCIL

Olivia Navarro for San Jose D6 2024 (P Win)

Electoral Campaigns 2022

CITY COUNCIL

Vicki Veenker for Palo Alto City Council 2022 (Win)

CITY COUNCIL

Richard Mehlinger for Sunnyvale City Council 2022 (Win)

LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE

Palo Alto Measures K & L 2022 (Win x2)

STATE ASSEMBLY

Jennifer Esteen, RN, for California State Assembly District 20, 2022 P (Loss)

Electoral Campaigns 2020

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

Bernie Sanders for President 2020 (Won District)

LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE

No on Measure D, Mountain View, 2020 (Win)

CITY COUNCIL

Ruth Causey for Philomath City Council 2020 (Win)

STATE ASSEMBLY

Elizabeth Lavertu for State Assembly AD-71 2020 P (Win)

COUNTY SUPERVISOR

Rhodesia Ransom for San Joaquín County Supervisor 2020 (Loss)

U.S. CONGRESS

Liam O'Mara for CD-42 (Loss)

SCHOOL BOARD

Katie Causey for Palo Alto Unified School District 2020 (Loss)


Electoral Campaigns 2018 & Earlier

CITY COUNCIL

Alison Cormack for Palo Alto City Council 2018 (Win)

SCHOOL BOARD

Stacey Ashlund for Palo Alto School Board 2018 G (Loss)

CITY COUNCIL

Dotty Nygard for Tracy City Council 2018 P, (Loss)

STATE ASSEMBLY

Elizabeth Warren for Assembly District 76, 2018 P (Win)

U.S. CONGRESS

Josh Harder for Congress CD-10 2018 (Win)


COUNTY SUPERVISOR

Susan Ellenberg for Santa Clara County Supervisor District 4, 2018 (Win)


LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE

Palo Alto Unified School District Measure Z Bond 2018 (Win)


CITY COUNCIL

Shay Franco-Clausen for San Jose City Council D-9, 2018 P (Loss)

2018 Additional Graphic Design Clients (ad hoc, not on staff)

Democratic Party Campaigns 

CADEM DELEGATES

North Star Progressive Democrats 2023  (Sweep)

CADEM CHAIR

Delaine Eastin for California Democratic Party Chair 2021 (Loss)

CADEM DELEGATES

2021 North Star Progressive Democrats ADEM Slate (Win)

CADEM CHAIR

Kimberly Ellis for California Democratic Party Chair 2019 (Loss)

Plus numerous other delegate and caucus leadership campaigns since 2017.

Political Party Positions

In addition to the actual campaign work, there is also the work of navigating and leading the political organizations that may influence or support the candidates. I am honored to have been part of the political side as well, through my participation in the County and State parties as a voting member, caucus leader, and committee participant.