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Will Hackman
2306 11 St N, Apt #301, Arlington, VA 22201
- Education
Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
2018, Washington, DC
Master of Public Policy with a concentration in energy, environmental, and climate change policy.
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with double Minors in History and Spanish; study abroad experience in Mexico
Bradley University
2007, Peoria, IL
- Professional Experience
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Senior strategist and veteran issue-advocacy campaigner for Pew Environment Group initiatives.
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Design and implement outreach and stakeholder engagement strategies that inform decisionmakers and advance public policy
solutions at all levels of local, state, federal, and international governance. -
Extensive coalition building and coalition management experience.
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Manage contracts, deliverables, and strategies for numerous on-the-ground Field contractors across the U.S. and E.U.
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Directed many successful advocacy efforts for the U.S. public lands and rivers conservation portfolio over six years.
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Led Pew Field engagement for Roadless Rule defense in Utah and Alaska over three years. Designed many successful advocacy efforts.
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Led Pew Field engagement for national monuments defense over two years. Engaged diverse stakeholders and elevated non-
traditional voices, including supportive work with Indigenous and local partners as well as Conservative VIP voices. -
Currently building a new multi-million-dollar global fisheries coalition from the ground up.
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Currently managing national advocacy plans for over a dozen contractors across the E.U. and engaging E.U. policymaking
institutions at the highest level toward stronger international fisheries governance. -
Expert media, writing, and editorial abilities.
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Expert digital advocacy skillset and technological proficiency with all tools of e-advocacy.
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Facilitate an inclusive and collaborative team environment. Serve as a frequent mentor to incoming staf
Senior Officer, Field Operations, The Pew Charitable Trusts
2/2013-Present, Washington, DC
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Built a million-dollar operation from the ground up into a nationally targeted race.
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Recognized as a competitive campaign and supported by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and by EMILY’s List, a national organization committed to electing pro-choice Democratic women to office.
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Managed seven local staff and a team of national consultants as well as many political relationships.
Campaign Manager, Joyce Healy-Abrams for U.S. Congress
1/2012-11/2012, Canton, OH
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Served as my department’s lead on nation-wide advocacy campaigns for a range of client organizations.
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Developed messaging and implemented earned media strategies that resulted in national and local media successes.
Campaign Manager, Joyce Healy-Abrams for U.S. Congress
1/2012-11/2012, Canton, OH
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National Finance Director, Congressman Steve Kagen for U.S. Congress. 8/2010-12/2010, Appleton, WI
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Director of Debt Retirement, Alan Khazei for U.S. Senate. 1/2010-8/2010, Boston, MA
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Deputy Finance Director, Alan Khazei for U.S. Senate. 11/2009-1/2010, Boston, MA
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Call Time Manager, Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton for Governor. 9/2009-11/2009, Madison, WI
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Finance Intern, The Ashmead Group. 7/2009-9/2009, Washington, DC
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Finance Assistant, Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson for Congress. 2/2009-7/2009, Washington,DC
Political Campaign Fundraiser
- Additional Leadership Experience
- Additional Leadership Experience
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Volunteer outdoor guide. Take groups into our incredible public lands on backpacking, hiking, and other outdoor educational adventures with the intent of fostering deeper connections between the land and as many people as I can. 2015-Present (100+ trips)
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Steering Committee, Georgetown Environment Initiative. 2016-2017 academic year
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Led Georgetown delegations to the UN climate change conferences in Bonn, Germany (May) and Marrakech, Morocco (Nov). 2016
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Bering Sea Commercial Opilio Snow Crab Fisherman, Sea Boats LLC. 2008 Season, Dutch Harbor, AK
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Cook Inlet Commercial Salmon Fisherman, Kelsey Fisheries. 2003 & 2005 Seasons, Homer, AK
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Volunteer outdoor guide. Take groups into our incredible public lands on backpacking, hiking, and other outdoor educational adventures with the intent of fostering deeper connections between the land and as many people as I can. 2015-Present (100+ trips)
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Steering Committee, Georgetown Environment Initiative. 2016-2017 academic year
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Led Georgetown delegations to the UN climate change conferences in Bonn, Germany (May) and Marrakech, Morocco (Nov).2016
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Bering Sea Commercial Opilio Snow Crab Fisherman, Sea Boats LLC. 2008 Season, Dutch Harbor, AK
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Cook Inlet Commercial Salmon Fisherman, Kelsey Fisheries. 2003 & 2005 Seasons, Homer, AK