Elise Cranston

Experience

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  Teach For America

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2015

  Envisioned and created multi-tiered operational systems for inaugural Nashville Regional Institute- a teacher preparation and summer school program for 1,000 students, 100 teachers, and 70 staff members Developed and implemented English curriculum focused on history of human rights and global citizenship through the in-depth study of humanitarian texts written by culturally relevant authors. Organized and facilitated discussion groups for fellow teachers focused on identity development, culturally responsive teaching, and social justice.

  • Manager, Pre- Service Operations

    Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

  • 7th grade Writing Instructor

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Last Mile Health

  May 2015 - Jun 2016

  Designed organization wide training program for Community Health Workers serving 150+ remote villages. Program included writing four module curriculum, creating Training of Trainers curriculum and program, designing and implementing evaluation system for trainings, managing 19 person Training Team.

  • Training Manager

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Curriculum and Capacity Building Specialist

    May 2015 - Dec 2015
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  National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

  Implemented the field advocacy strategy and write the content of federal government relations updates for state associations, grassroots and grasstops advocates; Created memos, briefs, slide decks, and webinars to communicate policy issues to key stakeholders.

  • Manager, Federal Policy and Government Relations

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Coordinator, Federal Policy and Government Relations

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
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  340B Health

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2022

  Senior Manager, Grassroots and Advocacy

  Lead the grassroots advocacy program for 1,400-member public health trade association. Design and organize advocacy resources including legislative briefs and memos, regular newsletters, and training webinars. Inform and advise member stakeholders on relevant legislation, committee actions, and political development.

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  Child Care Aware of America

  Feb 2022 - now

  Director Of Advocacy