Gionelly G. Mills 1311 Delaware Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024 [email protected] | (202) 386-8163 | linkedin.com/in/gionelly-mills June 22nd, 2021 Community Change 1536 U St NW Washington, DC 20009 Attn: Lorella Praeli, Co-President Dorian Warren, Co-President Dear Co-Presidents, Praeli and Warren! Thank you in advance for your time! By way of background, I currently serve as the Chief of Staff at When We All Vote, and I am thrilled to see an opportunity to potentially serve as the Executive Coordinator at Community Change. Through my previous work and current academic experience, I have developed strong organizational and collaborative skills. As a Scheduler on Capitol Hill, Account Executive for a fly-in consulting firm, and Executive Assistant to a CEO, I’ve managed logistics and operations for highly active members or principles. My responsibilities consisted of coordinating flights, constituent meetings, and corporate gatherings. There, I learned that no detail can be overlooked, and even the most obscure items can be helpful. This experience taught me the value of trust and teamwork. Additionally, as I matriculate through George Washington University, I have harnessed my project management skills while integrating the art of strategic communications. My passion is to equip marginalized communities with tools to engage with power as they enter the public square. Moreover, as a Black queer candidate who exists at these intersections, lived in an ecumenical home, studied at a historically black college and now a predominately white institution, these experiences have afforded me opportunities to educate while supporting subjugated groups. As the Executive Coordinator, I would support you both with the requisite tools to be successful, anticipate your needs, and optimize our efforts to build power and capacity for low-income people. I strongly believe in the work that is being done and would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss how I could serve Community Change. Sincerely, Gionelly G. Mills Gionelly G. Mills Gionelly G. Mills 1311 Delaware Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20024 [email protected] | (202) 386-8163 | linkedin.com/in/gionelly-mills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE When We All Vote, Chief of Staff – Washington, DC Jul. 2020 – Present When We All Vote, Communications Fellow – Washington, DC May 2020 – Jul. 2020 . Liaison between the Office of Michelle Obama and leadership at When We All Vote . Manage calendars for Chief Officer of Culture & Media Partnerships and the Communications Director . Track and manage projects for the Communications and Culture team comprised of (7) members . Assist with drafting (7) press releases, (8) briefing memo with talking points, and video scripts for celebrities . Draft (13) memos on key voting issues . Assist the talent team in creating media projects for celebrity engagement . Help curate content for When We All Vote social media platforms Greenberg Research, Inc., Executive Assistant to the CEO – Washington, DC Sept. 2019 – Jan. 2020 . Managed both personal and professional calendars; arranged flights – domestic and abroad; Coordinated luncheons and book signing events for newly published work, “R.I.P. G.O.P.” . Coordination of (9) projects simultaneously which included clients whom we served abroad: Greece and Romania Prime Advocacy, Account Executive Manager (Contract) – Washington, DC Jan. 2019 – March 2019 . Managed caseload of 10-12 clients while securing (567) Capitol Hill meetings for 600+ advocates simultaneously . Effectively consulted (4) trade associations, (5) grassroots organizations, and (3) lobbying groups across the political spectrum Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Kakehashi “Bridge” Project, Delegate – Hokkaido, Japan Mar. 2019 – Apr. 2019 . “Kakehashi Project”: 15-day cultural exchange program in Japan . Collaborative forums with Japanese Universities discussing reform in agriculture, infrastructure, and social justice Office of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (D-FL), Administrative Intern – Washington, DC Dec. 2018 – Jan. 2019 Office of Congressman Cedric Richmond (D-LA), Scheduling/ Legislative Intern – Washington, DC Aug. 2018 – Nov. 2018 . Prioritized incoming scheduling requests which include speaking engagements, special appearances, and meetings with key constituents of the 2nd District in Louisiana and 24th District in Florida . Arranged (350+) tours of the U.S. Capitol, White House, Library of Congress, and Kennedy Center . Written (7) Congressional Resolutions on behalf of the member Office of State Senator Andrew Dinniman (D-PA), Policy Aide – West Chester, Pennsylvania May 2017 – Aug. 2017 . Compiled research and drafted memoranda on a series of issue areas pertaining to civil and animal rights and human trafficking . Deputized on behalf of the Senator for a total of (5) engagements CAMPAIGN EXPERIENCE Williams for Lieutenant Governor, Social Media/Policy Strategist – Brooklyn, New York Jun. 2018 – Aug. 2018 . Drafted position platform summaries on issues covering reproductive justice and LGBTQ rights . Individually sought and gained (8+) endorsements from local organizations Harry Lewis for State Representative(R-PA), Campaign Coordinator – Downingtown, Pennsylvania Sept. 2016 – Nov. 2016 . Created roughly one dozen pieces of campaign literature for the Representative . Oversaw all campaign interns and volunteers and managed grassroots door-to-door activity LEGAL EXPERIENCE Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, Legal Intern – Long Island, New York May 2016 – Aug. 2016 . Provided record keeping support for senior attorneys and paralegals on 1,250 file dockets . Facilitated data assembly entries into the Nassau County District Attorney’s software system EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & English, Lincoln University, Class of 2018 - Summa Cum Laude Master’s Degree, Media & Strategic Communications, George Washington University, Class of 2022 Writing Samples of Gionelly G. Mills Below lists a few deliverables that I have produced throughout my professional career which will provide a greater sense of the roles I’vehad aforementioned in my resume. Table of Content Congressional Resolution 3 Brief on Union to Save Romania (USR) Political Party 4 Voting and Previously Incarcerated Individuals Memorandum 8 “Coming Out” to the Poll Instructions and Script 12 Popsugar Janelle Monae Op-ed for Pride 17 Congressional Resolution Dr. Howard Simon Mr. Speaker, I, representing the 24th district of Florida, rise today to recognize Dr. Howard Simon, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).Dr. Simon’s distinguished career is certainly one that precedes him due to his many accomplishments, but also because of his vigilant integrity and willingnessto champion marginalized communities deprived of Americanliberties, and those who have fallen by the wayside of our criminal justice system. Prior to his appointment as Executive Director of the Florida affiliate in 1997, Simon led the fight in defending the rights of Michigan’s citizens sincethe year of 1974. His 44 cumulative years of service is the longest in the ACLU's 98-year history. Additionally, throughout his tenure of civil service,Florida has embraced a concept of love that transcends gender and sex in which he’s achieved, statewide, the right for same-sex couples to provide permanent, adoptive homes for children. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the extraordinary achievements of Dr. Howard Simon, a dynamic and hardworking leader who has made his impact felt at each stage of his career. Save Romania Union (USR) Background ● Nicusor Dan, Founder of Union to Save Romania Party ● Party was conceived following the success of the Save Bucharest Union (USB) party in the 2016 local elections. Later, it united with both local USB and Union for Codlea parties ● Color(s): Blue ● Party membership: 87,658 USR Party Description ● The third-largest party in Romania ● Runs on an anti-corruption platform o Fără hoție ajungem departe (English: Moving forward without theft) ● Supports Romania membership in EU ● Predominantly consists of people who have not been involved in politics before Romanian Structure of Government ● (329) members of the Chamber of Deputies (four-year term) ● (136) members in the Senate (four-year term) Transitions of Power 125th Government of Romania - November 17th, 2015 - January 4th, 2017 (Technocratic Government) ● After the resignation of Victor Ponta amid November 2015 protests, President Klaus Iohannis nominated Dacian Cioloș, former Romanian Minister of Agriculture and European Commissioner, as Prime Minister ● Consisted of (21) ministers ● Zero party affiliations among cabinet ○ First politically independent cabinet in Romanian history, made of only Technocrats. 126th Government of Romania - January 4th, 2017 - June 27th, 2017 (Social Democratic Government) ● Social Democratic Party (PSD) assumed power ● Led by Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu ● Cabinet was dismissed after motion of no confidence initiated by its own party 128th Government of Romania - June 27th, 2017 - January 16th, 2018 (Social Democratic Government) ● Social Democratic Party (PSD) assumed power ● Led by Prime Minister Mihai Tudose ● Dismissed by Parliament a week earlier for inefficiency 1 129 Government of Romania - January 29th, 2018 - Present (Social Democratic Government) ● Social Democratic Party (PSD) assumed power ● Current PM Dăncilă Cabinet Top 3 Romanian Parties in Legislature and European Parliament ● The first election held under a new electoral system adopted in