Mike Roland

About Mike Roland

Grassroots campaign organizer and advocacy professional with experience leading strategic…

Experience

1. Organizer

   Washington Teachers Union

   Jul 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Review and analyze comprehensive education policy research, proposed legislation, and D.C’s budget to advise the WTU President and union members on strategic initiatives and advocacy campaigns.• Plan and prepare strategic educational policy and budget advocacy campaigns in alignment with union leadership priorities and member goals.• Lead targeted one-on-one and group grassroots outreach initiatives (in-person and remote) to mobilize union members in education-focused advocacy efforts while analyzing member participation data to improve outreach strategies.• Leverage digital organizing tools (mass texting, social media, email campaigns, online petitions) for educational, labor-rights, and budget advocacy, using data-driven insights to optimize campaign strategy.• Develop and implement training workshops for worksite-level union leaders to enhance grassroots organizing strategies, members’ engagement with the D.C. State Board of Education and D.C Council, and education advocacy aligned with D.C.’s funding ability.• Collaborate in team strategy sessions to evaluate progress, plan upcoming activities, and refine campaign tactics for improved outcomes.• Represent WTU in coalitions with other unions, education advocacy groups, and community organizations to build alliances and advance labor rights, budget advocacy, and educational policy.• Strategized organizing and Get Out To Vote efforts for electoral campaigns (local and national) based on WTU’s endorsements.• Produce multimedia communications (rapid-response videos, social media content, and written literature) for time-sensitive campaign initiatives to inform and mobilize stakeholders effectively.

Skills

• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• 2014-2015 Georgetown University Football Captain
• Nonprofits
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Public Speaking