Joci McMichael

Experience

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  Gretchen Driskell For Congress

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  Field Intern

  Dialed 2,528 calls to voters in Michigan’s 7th district to gain supportDialed 73 calls to voters to volunteer for the campaignIncreased Democratic turnout by 5.8%, resulting in the most competitive 7th District in recent yearsLed a training session for new volunteers with the campaign

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  Eastern Michigan University

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Director of Internal Relations | Eastern Michigan University Student Government

  Taking minutes of all meetingsRecording and verifying all votesServing as the Clerk for the Business and Finance Committee & other committees as neededFulfilling other Office Manager duties

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  Michigan House of Representatives

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  Drafts constituent correspondences, tributes, letters, social media posts, and talking points for meetingsWorks to resolve constituent casework and issues with various state agenciesManages the Representative’s daily schedule of meetings, events, and legislative obligationsPlans community events in the district, such as parades and weekly coffee hoursParticipates in community outreach through stakeholder meetings, canvassing & community initiatives Drafts constituent correspondence, tributes, and lettersWorks to resolve constituent casework and issues with various state agenciesResearches legislation and policy for the Leader and other office staff membersTrain with Executive Scheduler to plan Leader’s daily meetings & events

  • Constituent Services | State Representative Angela Witwer

    Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Legislative Assistant | House Democratic Leader Donna Lasinski

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
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  United States Senate

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Mid-Michigan Regional Coordinator | U.S. Senator Gary Peters

  Serves as grassroot representative for the Senator in women’s issues across region and in Branch CountyConducts proactive meetings and calls with important community leaders and organizations in the region Attends civic meetings, community events, and other events to represent the Senator in his absenceCoordinates regional office operations, such as constituent communications, correspondences, and suppliesManages the regional office’s internship program, including hiring, onboarding, and overseeing intern tasksAssists with regional grant support efforts and composes congratulatory and other letters of recognition Serves as point person for IQ database, ensuring monthly outreach hits and contact lists are added timelyAssists in staffing the Senator when participating in events or meetings in the Mid-Michigan region Show less

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  Michigan House of Representatives

  Dec 2022 - now

  Plans community events in the district, such as March is Reading Month, parades, townhalls, coffee hoursAttends community meetings and events in the district to represent the Representative in her absenceParticipates in community outreach through stakeholder meetings, canvassing & community initiativesDrafts and manages social media content for the Representative’s Facebook pageManages constituent correspondences to the office via phone, email, and mailTracks constituents’ legislative opinions on bills introduced in both the House & SenateCollaborates with constituents and various state agency liaisons to resolve casework issuesSupports the efforts of the Representative who is Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Trains with and shadows the Legislative Director on duties related to introducing policy & resolutions, managing office allotments, planning mailings and e-newsletters to the district, and more as assigned Show less

  • Legislative Director | State Representative Angela Witwer

    Oct 2023 - now

  • District Director | State Representative Angela Witwer

    Dec 2022 - Oct 2023