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doug calabrese

@dougcalabrese

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I research policy, legislation, and global affairs to turn complex issues into clear advocacy and analysis.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for an entry-level policy, public affairs, advocacy, or political research role where I can analyze legislation and international issues, produce clear written research, and support public-facing engagement.

I'm building experience in policy research, legislative analysis, and advocacy through work with Civic Response Consulting, where I review legislation and draft summaries of bill objectives, provisions, and potential implications.

At North Shore Strategies, I supported campaign field operations, volunteer coordination, voter outreach, event logistics, and digital advocacy materials. I also previously conducted stakeholder outreach and policy research on global poverty initiatives with The Borgen Project.

I founded and led Rutgers University’s Model UN organization and have researched NATO burden-sharing, Ukraine, sustainable development in South Africa, and Mediterranean security. I translate international and public-policy issues into clear written analysis, policy briefs, and advocacy communications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Political Campaign Intern

Current

Civic Response Consulting

Jun 2026 - Present (3 months)

Conducted policy analysis across multiple electoral races and reviewed legislation to draft summaries outlining bill objectives and implications.

Policy Analysis

Campaign Fellow

North Shore Strategies/ Corinne Arnold for Assembly

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 (2 months)

Supported campaign field operations through volunteer coordination, event logistics, voter outreach, and team communications. Created digital advocacy materials including infographics and social media content.

Volunteer coordination Event Logistics Voter Outreach Social Media Infographics

Founder & President

Model United Nations Newark

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year)

Founded and led the Rutgers University's Model UN organization, managing operations, member engagement, and weekly simulations. Conducted research on international security and diplomacy to support committee simulations.

Leadership Event Management Research International Relations

Political Affairs Intern

The Borgen Project

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 (3 months)

Conducted targeted outreach to raise awareness on global poverty and policy initiatives. Drafted advocacy communications and compiled data to support advocacy efforts.

Outreach Advocacy Policy Research Data Compilation