James Sullivan

About James Sullivan

As a former AmeriCorps member and a current legislative aide with over three years of work experience in the Ohio Statehouse, James Sullivan brings insight into the legislative process and a desire to serve the public. A magna cum laude graduate of The Ohio State University\'s business school, James started interning on campaigns as a student. Reflecting on his service and his love for policy and politics, James added a second major (Philosophy, Politics, & Economics) and a minor (Public Policy). Mr. Sullivan started in the Ohio Legislature as a page in the Ohio Senate, and after interning in the US Senate, came back to the Legislature as a full-time aide in the Ohio House of Representatives. He has worked closely under Ohio’s preeminent reformer of property tax & the Ohio Democrats\' chief redistricting negotiator. Other policy areas of interest include housing, the economy, education, and the environment. James is from Columbus, Ohio. He is an Eagle Scout, TEDx speaker, and sponsored mountaineer.

Experience

1. Legislative Aide to State Rep Chris Glassburn

   Ohio House Of Representatives

   Jan 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Serving as senior legislative/political advisor for State Rep. Daniel P. Troy providing counsel on state operating and capital budgets successfully passing amendments and securing funding for in-district projects• Worked alongside Rep. Troy helping to introduce 8 pieces of legislation, many bipartisan, including proposals granting property tax relief to seniors (HB 60), starting a joint commission to study property tax (HB 33), requiring presidential primary elections to be held in May (HB 21), and anti-corruption legislation (HB 363)• Driving a wide range of legislative operations such as communications, policy research, overseeing interns, office management, and constituent services • Collaborating with state agency liaisons to solve constituent cases by helping individuals navigate state bureaucracies• Hired and trained 7 interns of diverse backgrounds to assist in critical office functions such as answering phones & emails • Managing social media accounts and increased followers on Twitter (+43%) and Instagram (+943%) • Improved communication strategies by crafting dynamic content, increasing media exposure, and starting a newsletter• Scheduling meetings on behalf of Rep. Troy in a fast paced environment

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Associate's degree

  2017 — 2019

• Duke University

  Master of Public Policy (MPP)

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Economics

  2017

• St. Charles Preparatory School

  High School Diploma

  2012 — 2016