Jennifer Mitchell, CAE

Experience

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  Law Office of L. Stephen Rastanis

  Apr 1996 - Oct 2001

  Law Firm Manager/Paralegal/Legal Writer

  Legal research and writing; management of personnel, marketing, accounting and client relations; media relations

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  Louisiana Dental Association

  Oct 2001 - Aug 2003

  Director of Communications & Public Affairs

  Lobbying, writing and editing, graphic design, web content management, overseeing grassroots advocacy initiatives, event planning, facilitating the work of member councils, media relations, strategic planning and PAC administration

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2003 - Oct 2004

  Freelance Writer/Editor/Graphic Designer
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  Association of Texas Professional Educators - ATPE

  Nov 2004 - now

  Responsible for overseeing member services, including membership recruitment and retention, leader development, marketing and communications, governmental relations, events, and strategic partnerships. Lobbying, directing advocacy and election strategies, strategic planning, overseeing policy analysis and research, event planning, fundraising, recruitment and training of volunteers, strategic communication, public and media relations, and budgeting. Lobbying, directing advocacy and election strategies, policy analysis and research, event planning, fundraising, recruitment and training of volunteers, strategic communication, public and media relations, strategic planning and budgeting.

  • Associate Executive Director - Member Services

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Governmental Relations Director

    Mar 2016 - Jan 2023

  • Governmental Relations Manager

    Oct 2009 - Mar 2016

  • Senior Lobbyist

    May 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Lobbyist

    Nov 2004 - May 2008