ABOUT THE TRAINING
No casework team is an island, and few constituents understand which of their elected officials has jurisdiction over which program. Finding productive ways to coordinate with your state and local counterparts is not only important for handing cases off between jurisdictions, but can also help both sides more efficiently balance casework and outreach. At this session, panelists with experience working in state legislatures and local government will share tips for:
Figuring out your state/local context and resources
Building strong two-way relationships with state and local counterparts
Force-multiplier coordination on outreach and constituent education, and
Lessons from state-level connections between casework and oversight
SPEAKERS
Ian McKnight is a State Training and Development Manager at the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy. He joined the Levin Center in July 2023 to work with the State Oversight Academy. A good government geek and legislative branch loyalist, Ian helps state legislators, their staff, and the public understand the important role of bipartisan, fact-based oversight in our system of government.
A native of West Michigan, Ian earned his BA in political science and American studies from Kalamazoo College in 2019. Before joining the Levin Center, he worked for a member of the Michigan House of Representatives and conducted software implementations and training for state legislatures across the country.
Ian enjoys state capitol tours and train travel. He is a third-generation election worker and licensed tour guide in New York City, where he lives.
Nick Dokoozlian is a POPVOX Foundation Effective Government Fellow. With extensive experience in local, state, and federal government, Nick is dedicated to enhancing governmental responsiveness. He focuses on addressing community needs and navigating governmental systems to support constituents effectively. Born and raised in California's San Joaquin Valley, Nick understands the critical importance of prompt and attentive responses to rural issues. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Chicago’s Harris School.
MODERATOR
Anne Meeker is Deputy Director of POPVOX Foundation, and a former House caseworker. She was a founding member of the POPVOX Foundation team as Director of Special Initiatives. She previously served as Director of Constituent Services for Congressman Seth Moulton, where she worked to use data and technology to deliver smarter casework services to residents of the MA06. Anne holds a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Oxford (St. Hugh's College), and an MSc in History from the London School of Economics. She is also a proud Clevelander, and will take any opportunity to talk up the Rust Belt.