Jared Gregorio
Denver
Summary
Led education policy reforms in Colorado through legislative tracking and relationship-building with lawmakers, agency staff, and advocacy groups. Spearheaded efforts to revamp school finance formulas and advocate for fair funding for charter schools. Provided detailed political landscape analyses to inform advocacy strategies. Experienced in legislative processes, policy research, and stakeholder engagement in state government and nonprofit sectors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Analyst
Education Reform Now
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Directly supported policy and legislative strategies, including in-house lobbying, proactive and defensive policy development, and conducting in-depth analysis.
- Collaborated with a policy team to produce research and policy briefs on legislative positions, supporting informed advocacy and communications strategies.
- Helped implement new legislative tracking software and led on legislative tracking and documentation.
- Strengthened existing and established new relationships with legislators, the Governor’s Office, agency staff, lobbyists, and advocacy partners.
- Attended and tracked interim committee meetings and Capitol hearings, representing the organization to ensure consistent presence and alignment in legislative spaces.
- Attended relevant events including school board and community meetings to build connections with stakeholders and understanding of policy and political implications for the organization.
- Supported the political team by developing education policy talking points and research on emerging policy trends and concerns for candidates.
- Created political landscape mapping for district races and key issue areas.
Bill Status Clerk/Reading Clerk
Colorado House of Representatives
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Responsible for data input into the electronic bill tracking system.
- Managed the publication of the General Assembly’s Daily Status of Bills document and maintained its accuracy during the legislative session, at times working directly with the Senate Clerk.
- Coordinated amendments and help with floor work process as needed.
- Wrote Tributes for constituents upon request of legislators.
- Assisted newly elected officials in floor procedure, rules, and official designations as a main point of contact during legislative debate and floor work.
- Was responsible for accurate vote counting and all official vote records on Bills, Resolutions, Memorials, and Concurrent Resolutions between the elected legislators of the Colorado House of Representatives.
- Helped implement, test, and conduct virtual voting procedures to sixty-five House members throughout COVID-19 pandemic.
- Developed strong relationships with elected officials and political staff.
Policy Project Specialist
LiveWell Colorado
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Researched state and federal policy to better inform organization and community partners.
- Input and tracked state and federal legislation using bill database software.
- Collaborated with the communications department to ensure message cohesion and effectiveness.
- Provided technical assistance and training to local partners regarding policy process and policy initiative, development, advocacy, and implementation.
- Developed and distributed digital surveys for local community partners.
- Analyzed issues and write policy and position papers.
- Synthetized a variety of local and national data sources to help better design policies.
- Researched emerging policy issues and help develop organizational stances.
- Conducted outreach at Colorado State Capitol to follow applicable legislation.
- Developed and authored monthly policy digest focusing on state and federal legislation.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Regis University
DenverBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WASkills
- Program development, implementation, and execution
- Managing and working in partnership with coalitions and diverse stakeholder groups
- Extensive experience with public speaking, including providing legislative testimony
- Customer service
- Strong self-management and resourceful thinking
- Research, including policy and opposition
Certification
Grant Proposal Writing
Fort Hays State University
Timeline
Research Analyst
Education Reform Now
08.2021 - 11.2024
Bill Status Clerk/Reading Clerk
Colorado House of Representatives
12.2018 - 08.2021
Policy Project Specialist
LiveWell Colorado
04.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - History
Regis University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Gonzaga University
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