Andrew Valianti
~ Government Affairs ~
~ Public Policy ~
~ Strategic Communications ~
Professional Summary
Government affairs and public policy professional with experience leading statewide advocacy initiatives, developing cross-sector coalitions, and advancing legislative and regulatory priorities. Background spans corporate government relations consulting, political campaigns, congressional operations, and nonprofit leadership. Skilled in executive stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, policy analysis, and organizational leadership.
Core Competencies
Government & Legislative Affairs | Coalition Strategy | Stakeholder & Executive Engagement | Regulatory & Policy Analysis | Advocacy & Strategic Communications | Organizational Partnerships | Team Leadership | Campaign Management
Professional Experience
Organizing Director
June - November 2026
Lead Campaign Organizer
September 2025 - May 2026
Led statewide coalition organizing and field strategy for a major Massachusetts ballot initiative, building partnerships with advocacy organizations, institutional leaders, and elected officials.
Collaborated directly with senior leadership team to shape campaign strategy, cultivate high-level partnerships, and advance organizational priorities.
Directed statewide organizing operations, cross-functional initiatives, staff, volunteers, and partner engagement; managed an eight-person organizing team and oversaw a ten-person intern team.
Managed the collection of 20,000+ signatures across the state, the deployment of 7,000+ yard signs, and a team of 50+ field volunteers.
Represented the initiative as a spokesperson at 50+ public forums, political meetings, and stakeholder discussions; developed strategic messaging and data-informed outreach strategies.
Coordinated Campaign Fellow
June - November 2024
Directed campaign strategy, field operations, and community engagement, coordinating volunteer recruitment, training, and public events.
Leveraged VoteBuilder and campaign performance data to evaluate outreach effectiveness, track engagement, and refine organizing priorities.
Public Policy & Government Affairs Co-op
August - December 2023
Executed legislative and regulatory advocacy for corporate and organizational clients, including energy and healthcare policy matters; monitored policy developments and assessed implications for client priorities.
Engaged trade associations, industry stakeholders, business clients, and policymakers to support government relations strategies and cross-sector coalition development.
Prepared policy briefs, legislative testimony, and government affairs communications; attended legislative hearings and meetings with elected officials.
Congressional Fellow
September - December 2022
Researched federal legislation, policy issues, and grant opportunities; prepared analytical briefings supporting congressional district operations; held regular check-ins with the Member to discuss policy developments.
Managed constituent casework, coordinated with federal agencies, and represented the congressional office at community events and stakeholder meetings.
Script Development Specialist
September 2022 - June 2023
Analyze, evaluate, and contribute to feature film scripts and treatments for potential development by established Studio Producer.
Work collaboratively with Producer and screenwriters, contributing to original script drafts and concepts.
Writer/Contributor
May 2021 - May 2022
Authored weekly long-form features, industry analyses, and reviews for digital publication.
Conducted independent research and synthesized complex topics into accessible, engaging written content.
Provided VoiceOver narration for digital media productions.
Writing Portfolio:
Nonprofit Leadership
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Provide organizational and creative leadership for a nonprofit dedicated to combating racism and intolerance through educational theater, film, and community engagement.
Produced and directed an internationally screened film adaptation of the organization’s theatrical production.
Developed relationships with community organizations, performers, donors, and creative collaborators to support educational programming and public engagement.
Directed theatrical productions for local and national audiences, including a 2024 off-Broadway production at The Tank in New York City.
September 2014 - Present
The Terezin Project
Director, Producer, Board Member
Education
Northeastern University | Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Media & Screen Studies | May 2025
Summa Cum Laude | GPA: 3.88/4.0
Honors & Recognition:
Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society
Northeastern Communications Scholar - 2022 & 2023
Congressional Recognition of Service Recipient 2022