Mads Stirling

Experience

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  Smith College

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  After School Program Aide

  Supervised recess, lunch, activities, cleanup and dismissal for 25 first graders by using positive behavioral management and conflict resolution strategies.

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  90 Degree Benefits

  May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Administrative Intern

  Overhauled website design to better reflect the needs of clients; organized a team of interns to efficiently and accurately mail hundreds of insurance cards; scheduled and set up several company events in cooperation with the Events Planner by soliciting employee input via surveys, reserving space, and advertising through flyers and email.

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  AARP

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Research Intern

  Wrote weekly research memos for VP by compiling and analyzing public opinion polls on policies and politicians; developed graphics for volunteer training; collaborated with fellow interns to sort through tens of thousands of member comments to present 100 to the PR team.

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  Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's District Office

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Caseworker Intern

  Assisted caseworkers with constituent services by speaking with residents, documenting problems, identifying government and private sector resources, and mailing information about solutions in order to resolve the issue.

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  New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Executive Assistant

  Monitored calendar, calls, e-mail, and flow of communication for Venture Partner and Associates; managed special business projects; researched issues, gathered data, and developed materials for meetings; set up VTC equipment for Venture Partner and Associate meetings; supported Reception, planned Venture Partner and Associate logistics for NEA related travel.

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  The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2020

  Helped manage growing departmental budget of over $1 million to achieve policy goals Implemented standard operating procedures to improve the quality and quantity of issue campaignsDrafted regulatory comments and translated rulemaking into member education materials Doubled number of STS grassroots advocates through new programming: session at Annual Meeting, ~80 advocacy activities/year, Advocate & Legislator of the Year awards, advocacy scholarships, revamped Capitol Hill Fly-ins Managed governance meetings for member leadership, including minutes and board reports Created audio and visual training materials for grassroots and grasstops advocatesExpanded digital engagement through social media and legislative alerts for 7200+ membersDesigned, documented, and executed Capitol Hill fly-ins and Congressional briefings

  • Senior Government Relations Coordinator

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Government Relations Coordinator

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Government Relations Assistant

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
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  Arthritis Foundation

  Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  Manager of Grassroots Advocacy

  I managed grassroots advocacy campaigns that aimed to improve life for people with arthritis. I developed strategy and content, designed programming and events, and planned communications with volunteers in order to meet our policy goals of increasing access to care.

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  Community Change

  Jan 2021 - now

  Electoral Project Manager

  I work towards the Electoral team’s strategic goals through project management and administrative logistics. I develop and maintain systems to ensure the team’s commitments are met on time, coordinate with grassroots partners and funders, plan meetings and team retreats, and work closely with the National Political Director and other senior leadership to manage communications between various decision-makers.