Christian Williams

Experience

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  Swing Left

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  College Fellow

  Attended weekly training calls, learning skills of organization such as recruitment, hard asks, power mapping, and more. Organized on-campus leer-writing and watch parties on Campus, often jointly collaborating with other Political organizations such as GW College Democrats. Conducted letter-writing campaigns for voter registration and Get Out the Vote, adopting 180 leers to send.Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.

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  The George Washington University

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

  Research Assistant

  Research assistant for the Unified Parenting Project, a study that looks at co-parenting among couples in low socio-economic communitiesDuties included calling participants and recruitment sites, transcribing interviews and attending weekly meetings.

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  District of Columbia College Democrats

  May 2020 - Jul 2021

  Conducts legislative research and development, and tracking legislation, especially legislation that directly impacts students Organizes meetings with members of the caucus regarding issues and topics about disabilityOrganized an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActManages social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities, and researching trends.

  • Legislative Assistant; College Student Advocacy Lead

    Jun 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Disabilities Caucus Chair

    May 2020 - Jul 2021
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  The Friedlander Group

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Government Relations Intern

  Corresponded with over 150 staffers from the US House of Representatives to gain co-sponsors for H.R. 5873, the Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act.Researched the importance of the Underground Railroad to each State and similar legislation previously co-sponsored by Senators.Maintained 2 Google Sheets of 60 Senators and 150 staffers to ensure collaboration with the team runs smoothly and effectively.

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  College Democrats of America

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Disability Caucus Chairman

  Organizes meetings with members of the caucus regarding issues and topics about disabilityOrganized an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities ActManages social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities, and researching trends.

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  New York State Assembly

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Intern

  Assist with the development, research, writing, editing, layout, and production of various reports and communications materials, including articles, reports, brochures, press releases, newsletters, and other publications.Collaborate with office staff in projects and assignments related to policy, communications, urban planning, scheduling, special events and community outreachDraft letters, certificates, resolutions and briefing documentsAssist implementing and execution of community outreach programs and special events Show less

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  The George Washington University Student Association

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2023

  Undergraduate Senator for Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

  Student who represents and advocates on the behalf of The George Washington University Undergraduate Student Population, specifically Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.Debated new bills and proposed amendments to existing legislature.

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  The George Washington University

  Jan 2021 - May 2022

  Fill the vacancy of the President and reside over meetings in the absence of the President. Find and register the Club for local, regional, and NIRCA races. Organize all logistical aspects of races, including but not limited to: completing Van Request Forms, booking hotel rooms, maintaining race rosters, and filling out travel waivers. Order and design new uniforms and apparel when needed.Helped coordinate and plan an XC meet held hosted by GW and Georgetown ( locating and pricing out the different venues available, contacting the administrative services of each venue to find out the availability of each on different dates, and helped direct the meet by manning the info tent on the day of the meet. Show less

  • President, Club Sports Council

    Jun 2021 - May 2022

  • Vice President, GW Club Cross Country

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Institute for Youth in Policy

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Publishing Editor

  Edit 2-3 policy papers per week and provide feedback to Policy Writers throughout the writing process.Provide advice on writing technique and style, as well as ways to enhance the quality of their papers.

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  Our National Conversation (ONC)

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Infrastructure Intern

  • Identified opportunities or developed plans through Op-Eds and Policy Solutions for greater accessibility for the disabilities community on public transportation, more hospitals and medical centers in rural regions, and removing freeways from cities.• Evaluated proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.• Collaborated with other writers on specific projects.• Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of organization, publishers, and directors. Show less

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  New York State Senate

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Intern with State Senator John Brooks

  Answer the Office phone for the Senator's Office, and provide assistance to constituents through the phone and email.Provide assistance with administrative tasks in the Office.

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  Silver Wings

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Vice President, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Capital Chapter

    May 2022 - now

  • Region ll Chief of Protocol

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
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  New York City Council

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Intern

  Helped draft letters to constituents and government agencies on behalf of Councilwoman Brewer, including the DSNY and the Office of Cannabis ManagementCreated a database of all Pediatric Hospitals in New York City,Assisted in a Food Bank at a Senior Center nearby, by creating bags of food, handing them out, and also delivering them to senior centers in the Upper West-side

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  The George Washington University

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  Research Assistant, Health and Cognitions Lab

  Ran in-person participants for the Perceptions of Social Experiences on Health study, Edit Lab studies including one that analyzed if Social Identity and Self-Affirmation can Protect Against Loneliness and Alcohol, and presentations for grammatical errors and compile reviews to aid study development and research.• Organize and interpret data in SPSS and Excel. Conduct library, academic research and literature searches, prepare APA bibliographies• Assist graduate students with lab organizational tasks Show less

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  United States Senate

  Sept 2022 - May 2023

  Legislative Intern for the Office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
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  Nassau County

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Senior Intern, Office of Joshua A. Lafazan Nassau County Legislature, District 18
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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Mar 2024 - May 2024

  Congressional Intern at the Office of U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY)