Jared Alper

About Jared Alper

Jared Alper is a political strategist who has dedicated his career to solving the greatest challenge facing the United States: the deteriorating health of American politics and civic life.An leader in the political reform community, he has managed campaigns for public office ranging in size from US Senate races down to small-town council seats. He has advised organizations working to change the structural rules that incentivize extreme polarization and tribalism in campaigns and government, and launched a variety of public advocacy organizations to educate communities across the country on initiatives to build a better political system in the United States.He is a frequent opinion and ghost writer who’s commentary has been featured in outlets such as: the New York Daily News, the Hill, the Fulcrum, Real Clear Politics, the Independent Voter Network, and the Wall Street Journal.He currently serves as the Political Director at Good Party, a civic technology software startup that is building free tools to empower the 100+ million voters and candidates across the United States who are disenfranchised by our broken politics with resources required to create a truly representative and responsive democracy.

Experience

1. Political Director

   GoodParty.org

   Jul 2020 — Present · US

   GoodParty.org is a public benefit organization focused on transforming civic leadership by providing free technology that makes it possible for independent candidates to run, win, and serve.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor’s Degree, Communication & Psychology

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Fundraising
• Creative Problem Solving
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Social Networking
• Political Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Politics
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Speech Writing
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Grassroots Organizing