Ruthanne Buck

About Ruthanne Buck

Ruthanne Buck served as a Senior Advisor to U.S…

Experience

1. Principal Education & Political Consultant

   Squadbuck

   Mar 2017 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   SquadBuck is an experienced team of operatives, educators, strategists, political experts and activists that support educational, political and civic engagement focused organizations. We approach each partnership with the mindset that we must explore and understand the unique culture and context of each organization. We often embed in organizations as leaders and strategists, intentionally developing a strong understanding of the landscape and people that matter to good strategy. We honor the priorities, goals, and vision of every organization with whom we work, while simultaneously helping them to hone, refine, articulate and actualize their visions. Our experience encompasses organizing and mobilization, marketing and communications, strategic planning and outreach, crisis management, campaign planning and implementation, and leadership training. We have facilitated retreats for education and political organizations and worked to support long-term power building. We have also worked for several democratic congressional and statewide political campaigns. Principal Duties- Manage a dynamic team of education and political strategists exceptionally capable of executing work in the following areas: development and fundraising, strategic planning, organizing and mobilization, communication and marketing- Serve as the general consultant to various congressional and gubernatorial campaigns, often hiring staff and vendors, leading training, coaching and campaign planning efforts- Serve in senior level interim roles in organizations focused on educator engagement, advocacy and organizing- Serve as an executive coach, providing leadership advice and thought partnership for various organizational leaders- Develop guidance for and facilitate organizational retreats, strategic planning meetings and partnership conversations toward desired outcomes, often navigating complex political dynamics.

Education

• Smith College

  Bachelor's degree

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Public Policy