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Education
Skills
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Jaiden Leary

Jaiden Leary

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Summary

Over 4 years of experience in political organization, campaign management, leadership, and legislative work. Currently pursuing studies in labor law at UC Davis. Proven ability to lead initiatives and drive impactful change in political environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Journal for Youth Voice
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered leadership board operations, enhancing strategic oversight and decision-making.
  • Expanded publication reach to achieve broader audience engagement and visibility.
  • Established the publication framework from inception, ensuring foundational growth.

Finance Intern

Saint Louis Park Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated advisory support for school districts' financial decisions.
  • Reviewed contemporary community discourse topics for impactful research presentations.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit documents.

Youth For Change Coalition Intern

Children's First
06.2024 - 05.2025
  • Implemented initiatives to reduce suicidal ideation among middle and high school students in Saint Louis Park.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports detailing project progress for management review.
  • Assisted with planning and executing virtual and in-person events to enhance community engagement.

Organizer Intern

Minnesota DFL
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts in key districts to achieve and sustain the DFL trifecta.
  • Identified areas for improvement.

Field Organizer

Larry Kraft Campaign
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed campaign logistics, including volunteer recruitment, training, and media collaboration.
  • Directed door knocking initiatives to enhance voter outreach.
  • Coordinated with other campaigns to align strategies and resources.
  • Streamlined volunteer training processes to optimize engagement and effectiveness.

Center For School Change Intern

Catalyst For Systems Change
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Preparing for the 2025 Minnesota legislative cycle.
  • Doing research-based projects on various topics, such as why teachers of color in MN have not increased.
  • Assisting in legislative work and preparation.
  • Helping to push the MDE to develop service-based learning as a priority to teach upcoming teachers.

Youth Journalist

The Uptake
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Published articles and stories on Minnesota legislative cycle as youth journalist intern.
  • Conducted interviews with elected officials to gather insights and perspectives.
  • Developed writing skills and collaborative abilities through practical experience.
  • Ensured all published materials meet legal requirements regarding libel laws.

Youth Civic Engagement Intern

We Choose Us
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Spearheaded first statewide pre-registration campaign, achieving over 1,000 youth registrations.
  • Facilitated outreach efforts to encourage voter pre-registration among students statewide.
  • Promoted voter engagement initiatives targeting young individuals across the state.

Pool Deck

Saint Louis Park Public Rec Center
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collected litter in and around Rec Center and local parks to enhance cleanliness.
  • Assisted with concessions operation to ensure smooth service delivery.
  • Managed ticket sales, achieving revenue targets consistently.
  • Conducted maintenance work on pool deck to ensure safety and functionality.

Youth Data Analysts intern

Saint Louis Park School District
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Worked to improve the school districts teacher relations via a college graduate based research project.

Education

Pre-Law

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06-2029

High School -

Saint Louis Park Public High School
Saint Louis Park, MN
06.2025

Skills

  • Discipline
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership
  • Pressure management
  • Adaptability
  • Policy writing
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills

Languages

French, -Intermediate

Volunteer Experience

  • Ambassador Program, 2024-06, 2025-06
  • Nadia Mohamed Campaign, Campaign Volunteer, 2023-06, 2023-11
  • Larry Kraft Campaign, Campaign Volunteer, 2022-07, 2022-11

Affiliations

  • Gym fanatic
  • Avid reader and learner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

Journal for Youth Voice
01.2025 - Current

Youth For Change Coalition Intern

Children's First
06.2024 - 05.2025

Organizer Intern

Minnesota DFL
06.2024 - 02.2025

Field Organizer

Larry Kraft Campaign
06.2024 - 02.2025

Center For School Change Intern

Catalyst For Systems Change
06.2024 - 08.2024

Youth Journalist

The Uptake
02.2024 - 05.2024

Finance Intern

Saint Louis Park Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2025

Youth Civic Engagement Intern

We Choose Us
09.2023 - 12.2023

Youth Data Analysts intern

Saint Louis Park School District
06.2023 - 08.2023

Pool Deck

Saint Louis Park Public Rec Center
06.2021 - 08.2023

Pre-Law

University of California, Davis

High School -

Saint Louis Park Public High School
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