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Kevin Patterson

Kevin Patterson

Aurora

Summary

Dynamic organizer with a proven track record at The Redress Movement, excelling in coalition building and campaign strategy. Adept at training and facilitating teams, secured five years of funding while enhancing stakeholder engagement. Strategic thinking and effective communication skills drive impactful initiatives in immigrant justice and economic advocacy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

National Organizing Coordinator & Senior Colorado

The Redress Movement
Denver
11.2025 - Current

Oversaw Denver campaign organizer, delivering strategic guidance to bolster base-building efforts of Colorado team.

  • Acted as primary liaison for Colorado coalitions, ensuring timely communication of updates to organizing director.
  • Collaborated with organizing director to create professional development opportunities, enhancing skills of organizing staff.
  • Led internal norm-setting and team-building efforts to enhance staff morale through social activities.
  • Produced organizational data standards for consistent implementation across teams.
  • Assisted redress staff in effectively implementing organizational data standards.
  • Ensured team compliance with data management systems, promoting consistent use of digital tools.
  • Co-facilitated redress-branded training sessions alongside organizing director.

Senior Organizer, Colorado

The Redress Movement
04.2025 - 11.2025
  • Planned and executed statewide election campaigns focused on immigrant justice and economic issues.
  • Brought together statewide coalition partners to strengthen collaboration and advance policy objectives.
  • Achieved local municipal and state policy wins through strategic initiatives.
  • Developed leadership among members to effectively advocate for housing redress initiatives.
  • Organized community meetings that engaged diverse stakeholders and fostered inclusive discussions.
  • Secured five years of funding from Colorado Foundation for various projects.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff and allied groups to improve advocacy skills.
  • Led weekly staff meetings to ensure seamless communication and coordination among team members.

Director of organizing and Policy

Colorado People's Alliance & Action
Denver
07.2017 - 02.2022
  • Planned and executed statewide election campaigns addressing economic climate and immigrant justice.
  • Contributed to building statewide coalitions and developing strategic plans to expand outreach efforts.
  • Collaborated with development director to secure essential funding for initiatives.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised large teams to improve team capacity and achieve organizational goals.
  • Directed operations as interim executive director, ensuring organizational stability and effectiveness.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff and allied groups to strengthen skills and knowledge.
  • Completed management center training to refine leadership abilities.
  • Utilized digital advertising tools and databases, including NGP VAN, Action Network, Hustle, Mobilize America, among others.

Lead Organizer

American Federation of Teachers, Project Staff
Baltimore
09.2014 - 01.2017
  • Organized lobby day with Maryland state workers, advocating for key issues and mobilizing support for collective goals.
  • Conducted training sessions for worksite leaders, enhancing leadership skills and driving team performance improvements.
  • Facilitated weekly staff meetings to strengthen communication and coordination among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Education

BA - Political Science

CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
01-2014

BA - Ethnic Studies

CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
01-2014

Skills

  • Training and facilitation
  • Deep canvassing
  • Staff support
  • Power mapping
  • Coalition building
  • Campaign strategy (C3 & C4)
  • Program planning
  • Data management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Leadership development
  • Team building
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strategic thinking
  • Workflow management
  • Digital tools proficiency
  • Decision making
  • Task prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Team oversight
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Staff supervision
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Peace and conflict studies

Timeline

National Organizing Coordinator & Senior Colorado

The Redress Movement
11.2025 - Current

Senior Organizer, Colorado

The Redress Movement
04.2025 - 11.2025

Director of organizing and Policy

Colorado People's Alliance & Action
07.2017 - 02.2022

Lead Organizer

American Federation of Teachers, Project Staff
09.2014 - 01.2017

BA - Political Science

CU Boulder

BA - Ethnic Studies

CU Boulder
Kevin Patterson