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Theresa L. Meyer
(973) 752- 8685 [email protected] Campus Address: Permanent Address: 1 Chapin Way, Box 7284 103 Buckingham Rd Northampton MA, 01063 Montclair, NJ, 07043 Education Smith College, Northampton, MA Bachelor of Arts, Expected Graduation May 2017 Major in Government, Minor in Public Policy
Experience Bipartisan Policy Center, Bipartisan Policy Center Advocacy Network (BPCAN) Government Relations Intern, Baker-Dole Leadership Program, Summer 2016
● Contributed to research and writing related to economic, health, energy and national security policies. ● Established network of contacts and donors for BPC’s new tax initiative. ● Aided senior staff in government outreach for Bipartisan Policy Center legislative recommendations. ● Was primary point of contact for BPC’s Capitol Hill outreach at Democratic and Republican conventions,
including with the office of Speaker of the House and members of Senate leadership in both parties. ● Won the Robert F. Bennett Internship Award from the Bipartisan Policy Center and Arent Fox for “exemplifying
Senator Bennett’s commitment to public service.” Office of Congresswoman Ann Wagner/Running Start Foundation Star Fellowship Winner, Spring 2016
● Worked as an intern in the office of Representative Ann Wagner (R-MO). ● Conducted research and wrote briefings on financial services issues, including those pertaining to Dodd-Frank, the
Puerto Rican debt crisis, and the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule. ● Received training from the Running Start Foundation to run for office through weekly seminars, including
campaign modeling from the Yale Women’s Campaign School and fundraising training from Nancy Bocskor of George Washington University School of Campaign Management.
The Advance Group Legislative Intern, Summer 2015
● Assisted firm Vice President on strategy and lobbying work, including client relations. ● Researched policy and wrote briefs for diverse client base, including private interests in real estate, wealth
management and social issues, as well as political clientele in Congressional and District Attorney races. National Center for Health Research, Washington, District of Columbia Intern, Summer 2014
● Attended and wrote briefings for NCHR and non-profit coalition partners on Senate and FDA hearings relating to public health. Reported on topics such as expedited approvals and mass health data collection.
● Contributed to background research for non-profit coalition statements to the House, Senate and FDA. ● Proofread official publications on behalf of NCHR and the Harvard School of Medicine.
Campaign Manager to Senator Cory Booker Freeholder Brendan Gill, 5th District, Essex County, New Jersey Legislative Intern, Summer 2013
● Wrote policy and position briefings for television appearances. ● Researched and wrote opinions on pertinent issues related to the county for discussion in Executive Branch
meetings and town hall debates. ● Aided campaign efforts in Booker’s run for the United States Senate in the 2013 special election.
Additional Leadership and Skills Smith College Republicans Chair, 2015-17 Bipartisan Coalition Founder & Chair, 2015-17
• Established nationally-recognized student bipartisan organization. • Responsible for creating faculty partnerships with the University of Massachusetts, Smith College and Harvard
University School of Law. Skills:
• Fluent in CRM, Sharepoint, Excel, Outlook, IntranetQuorum, Bloomberg Government, CQPro, and CMDI.