Odessa/Midland, Texas Area
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- Grant Writer and Development Coordinator at The Crisis Center
- Taxpayer Advocate at Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
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- Resource Development Director at Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin
- Development Fellow at The Leadership Institute
- Legislation and Policy Advocate at Youth Advisory Committee at the National Council on Disability
- Management Intern at City of Midland
- Congressional Intern at Congressman K. Michael Conaway
- Volunteer Advocate/Lobbyist at American Council of the Blind of Texas
- Accessibility Consultant at Texas Secretary of State
- Education
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- Sul Ross State University
- Sul Ross State University
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Reagan Lynch’s Summary
A policy wonk clued in to the latest technology trends. Holding a wide range of experiences working in a veriety of settings and with people of different backgrounds and cultures. A visionary person who likes to look at the big picture and think outside the box.
Reagan Lynch’s Specialties:
Public policy analysis, foreign policy, the middle east, survey design and adinistration, web accessibility, government affairs, statistical modeling, data analysis, legislative analysis, budget analysis, technical writing, grant writing, direct mail, online fundraising, opposition research, americans with disabilities act, section 504, section 508, assistive technology, disability policy, employment of people with disabilities, and accessibility for people with disabilities.
Reagan Lynch’s Experience
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Grant Writer and Development Coordinator
The Crisis Center
(Individual & Family Services industry)
September 2008 — Present (3 months)
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Taxpayer Advocate
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Government Administration industry)
December 2007 — Present (1 year)
Appointed by Secretary henry Paulson to this federal advisory committee of citizens advising the Internal Revenue Service on issues from the public concerning IRS customer service and satisfaction. Assigned to the Area 5 and Forms and Publications Committees.
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Resource Development Director
Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)
Wrote a grant for funding a volunteer program, conducted research into improving a fundraising event, and attempted to organize donor records.
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Development Fellow
The Leadership Institute
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Political Organization industry)
February 2008 — May 2008 (4 months)
Worked in the Foundation and Corporate Relations office. Wrote letters, grant applications, and researched donors.
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Legislation and Policy Advocate
Youth Advisory Committee at the National Council on Disability
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Government Administration industry)
October 2005 — September 2007 (2 years)
Received a two year appointment to this federal advisory committee. Served as the policy workgroup leader from November 2005 through May 2006 and directed research into youth in transition from school to work or to post-secondary education. From July 2006 to September 2007 served as the committee secretary responsible for taking minutes, tracking attendance at meetings, writing the quarterly report, keeping members updated on activities, and participating in executive management of the committee. As a member of the committee served on the policy and outreach workgroups assisting with research design and data analysis of projects relating to employment benefits and disability history and awareness. As part of this research sent out and processed guiding questions to the public, analyzed the responses, conducted statistical analysis, and wrote recommendations.
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Management Intern
City of Midland
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Government Administration industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
Produced research on e-commerce and e-services that could be introduced by the city to the community (e.g. online recreation event registration, online streaming of council meetings, etc) and designed and administered a survey to learn what computer resources are being used throughout the city.
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Congressional Intern
Congressman K. Michael Conaway
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Legislative Office industry)
June 2006 — October 2006 (5 months)
Worked on congressional casework with a focus on veterans and the elderly/disabled. Mostly worked with Department of Veterans' Affairs, the Center for Medicare and medicaid Services, and the Social Security Administration. Conducted research into legislation for constituents and provided results and findings as necessary. Built a database of all high school art teachers in the congressional district for the congressional Art Competition.
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Volunteer Advocate/Lobbyist
American Council of the Blind of Texas
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Government Relations industry)
January 2003 — June 2006 (3 years 6 months)
Assisted the organization with legislative tracking and monitoring at the state and federal level. Met with state legislators and congressional members regularly on policy issues important to the organization. Provided timely and detailed legislative research and analysis to the organization while still attending classes full-time. Took part in the passage of the Texas section 508 standards in the 79th Texas Legislative Session representing the organization before committees and key legislators.
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Accessibility Consultant
Texas Secretary of State
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)
March 2006 — March 2006 (1 month)
Worked with the web team at the agency to make the new electronic voter registration form comply with the Texas section 508 rules and tested the PDF form in all major assistive technology applications.
Reagan Lynch’s Education
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Sul Ross State University
Master of Arts, Political Science, 2007 — 2009 (expected)
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Sul Ross State University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2003 — 2007
Minored in History.
- Activities and Societies:
- ADA Committee, Pi Sigma Alpha
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Reagan Lynch’s Interests:
public policy, foreign policy, british politics, emerging technology, new media, professional networking, community development, economic development, leadership, public service, service learning, disability policy, youth issues, employment, education, health care
Reagan Lynch’s Groups:
American Political Science Association, American Society for Public Administration, Pi Sigma Alpha
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