Social media strategist and digital project manager interested in creating progressive social change through digital tools and online action. While on the Obama 2012 campaign and at the DNC in 2010, used social and digital tools to engage millions of voters and raise millions of dollars. Always excited for a new challenge.

Social Media Director @ From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Advisor, Social Communications @ Managing and implementing AARP's social communications strategy for advocacy, caregiving, health, and financial security. * Advisor for internal business units and clients, working to implement enterprise-wide strategy through paid and organic social media as part of a coordinated communications plan * Strategic planning and consultation for social communications on caregiving, financial security, retirement security, health, and advocacy issues. * Coordinated local strategy for ten pilot cities to implement trainings and social media at the local level, and to elevate local stories to the national level From February 2013 to October 2014 (1 year 9 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaDigital Program Manager @ Worked from inception of the campaign in a variety of projects related to fundraising, online organizing, and persuasion. Coordinated hiring for the Digital team in the early months of the campaign, worked on strategy for online properties, and managed fundraising event emails in coordination with finance. Wrote content for social media properties, emails, and various site properties, and edited others writing. Managed projects at the intersection of the Digital and Finance teams from commencement to completion. From May 2011 to November 2012 (1 year 7 months) Greater Chicago AreaEmail Campaigner @ Wrote mobilization emails for candidates across the country during the 2010 elections, working with state organizations, the DNC, and allies. Worked on the website launch of the re-election campaign and the transition of digital properties from the DNC to Obama 2012. From April 2010 to May 2011 (1 year 2 months) Washington D.C. Metro AreaResearch Assistant for Mic Check Radio @ Managed 14,000 person Twitter feed, promoting CAP projects, podcasts, and more. Monitored online presence on Facebook and Twitter, and builds outreach programs for both platforms. Wrote content for a daily radio prep service, available at http://miccheckradio.org. Also responsible for interviews with CAP fellows, podcasts, event coverage, and reporting on Congressional hearings and testimony. Active in Reel Progress, a progressive film project at the Center. Wrote talking points for radio segments on top issues of the day to accompany 5-10 minute podcasts. Involved in website redesign and user testing. From April 2008 to April 2010 (2 years 1 month) Online Communications Intern @ Wrote event summaries, "Easy Being Green" pieces, and 101s for CAP/CAPAF. Worked with the Zope CMS and helped with interactive maps and features for the CAP website. From January 2008 to April 2008 (4 months) Civic Engagement Fellow @ Assisted with a survey of the Resource Center membership, using phone banking and one-on-ones, then compiled a report on the state of members and their interests and goals for the upcoming year. Reached out to members who had fallen out of contact with the center through phone banks and community events. Used innovative ways to reach inactive members, including online tools, and supervised an intern in the use of these tools. From January 2007 to August 2007 (8 months) Intern @ Filed news clips, helped edit and translate documents, and helped research for a report to the UN on U.S.-Mexico border deaths. Attended protests and meetings with officials about poor treatment of immigrants in towns. Organized communities in El Paso to fight for fair and legal treatment from law enforcement and border patrol. From August 2006 to December 2006 (5 months)

BA, Political Science, Economics @ Macalester CollegeShaker Heights High Schooln/a, Border Studies, Political Science @ The University of Texas at El Paso Sara Gifford is skilled in: Social Media, Fundraising, Politics, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Editing, Strategic Planning, Facebook, Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Research, Policy Analysis