Brady Middlebrook
San Francisco
Summary
My name is Brady Middlebrook, and I am a fourth-year student studying Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Michigan. I am proficient in qualitative and quantitative research, as well as persuasive and analytical writing, and I have experience in journalism, lobbying, and public advocacy. I have been recognized as a University Honors recipient for each of my in-residence semesters at the University of Michigan, as well as a James B. Angell Scholar between the Winter 2023 and Fall 2024 semesters.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Reporter
The Michigan Daily
Ann Arbor
08.2024 - Current
- Independent, student-run newspaper at the University of Michigan, serving the greater Washtenaw County community. Website: https://www.michigandaily.com/author/pmbrady/
- Reported on breaking and trending news concerning the University of Michigan, and the greater Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County community.
- Covered events including protests, community gatherings, discussion panels, and University administrative decisions
- Conducted interviews with U-M students, faculty, staff, and other community members and professionals
- Collaborated with co-writers and editors to ensure accurate and refined reporting.
Intern
New Deal Advisers
San Francisco
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Interned at lobbying firm working primarily with labor, police, and fire unions to combat anti-labor legislation for summers of 2023 and 2025
- Worked closely with San Francisco City Council and other city officials regarding autonomous vehicle legislation
- Gathered city and state contracting proposal information for clients
- Collected data on companies, city and state government agencies, and city officials for research and client use
- Collaborated with local Teamsters and fire unions on drafting written pieces regarding autonomous vehicle safety
- Monitored daily city and state government meetings for client use
- Developed expertise in Google Sheets, Granicus
Our Water Activist Intern
Michigan League of Conservation Voters
Ann Arbor
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Interned as an Our Water Activist for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, a non-partisan political environmental organization, with a focus on water issues in Michigan
- Advocated for local environmental policy and environmentally friendly political candidates, and learned about community organizing
- Advocacy included phone banking, event tabling, poll greeting
Gardener
Just Weed It
Ann Arbor
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked as Gardening Assistant for gardening and landscaping company around Ann Arbor, promoted to Gardener after one month
- Developed working knowledge of Michigan plant life, planting and uprooting trees, and overall garden care
- Strengthened ability to perform manual labor and maintain professionalism and high quality work in extreme heat and humidity
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor05-2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Persuasive, analytical, and journalistic writing
- Interviewing experience
- Research experience
- Public advocacy
- High proficiency in Google software
- Physical labor in demanding outdoor conditions
- Advanced education in Italian language
- Elementary education in Spanish language
Timeline
Staff Reporter
The Michigan Daily
08.2024 - Current
Our Water Activist Intern
Michigan League of Conservation Voters
05.2024 - 09.2024
Gardener
Just Weed It
05.2024 - 09.2024
Intern
New Deal Advisers
05.2023 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Philosophy
University of Michigan