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Muggs Leone

@muggsleone

An agile problem solver and proficient communications expert with diverse experiences in policy research, event planning, and administrative work.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to advance community engagement and public affairs work—building inclusive programs, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and supporting mission-driven teams with research-informed communications and strategic event execution.

I’m a community engagement and administrative services professional who builds relationships, coordinates events, and streamlines processes to strengthen mission-driven organizations. I partner with community members, advocacy organizations, and public-facing teams to create inclusive, high-impact initiatives and foster long-term stakeholder trust.

In my previous role as an Executive Assistant at the Center for American Progress, I coordinate meetings and stakeholder engagement with senior leadership and external partners, produce briefing and audience-facing communications, and support public engagement initiatives that reached more than 230,000 viewers and earned a Davey Award for political podcasts. Across policy and public programming internships and student leadership (including designing and facilitating 100+ workshops and supporting crisis hotline services for 300+ hours), I’ve combined research and policy analysis with strategic communications, coalition-building, and careful event execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Executive Assistant

Center for American Progress

Jan 2024 - Mar 2026 (2 years 2 months)

Provided comprehensive executive support to senior leadership, including scheduling, meeting coordination, project tracking, budget administration, and management of competing organizational priorities. Served as Digital Producer for The Tent podcast, overseeing scripting, recording, editing, publishing, and promotion across internal and external channels.

Communication Project Management Project Coordination Project Planning Project Scheduling Podcasting Podcast Production Social Media Strategy

Rights and Justice Intern

Center for American Progress

Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)

Researched and authored policy analysis regarding neurodivergent individuals in the criminal legal system. Assisted various policy teams with public policy research, analysis, and administrative support.

Remote Research And Analysis Public Policy Research Public Policy Analysis Public Policy Advocacy Public Policy Strategy Healthcare Research

Research and Communications Intern

Dynamic Integrated Services

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Managed tracking and reporting processes for more than 200 legislative proposals nationwide. Produced recurring updates and stakeholder-facing reports supporting federal policy research initiatives. Monitored media coverage and synthesized findings to support strategic communications efforts.

Public Policy Research Public Policy Strategy Public Policy Analysis Communication Strategy Database Management Database Optimization

Performing Arts Student Intern

Penn State University

Jan 2023 - May 2023 (4 months)

Coordinated logistics, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement for public events and donor-facing initiatives. Administered a $28,000 event budget while coordinating vendors, marketing, production staff, and organizational partners. Developed press materials, speeches, and event communications for internal and external audiences.

Event Coordination Event Planning Event Marketing Event Management Hosting Community Engagement Community Outreach

Student Staff

Penn State University

May 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Designed and facilitated more than 100 LGBTQ+ focused community engagement programs, workshops, and events. Developed communications materials, newsletters, and social media content to support outreach initiatives. Connected students and families with campus resources while building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Event Coordination Event Planning Event Marketing Event Management Hosting Community Engagement Community Outreach LGBTQ+ Topics Social Media Design Social Media Social Media Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

2020 - 2023

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Director of Internal Outreach for student government (University Park Undergraduate Association) Treasurer for student theatre (No Refund Theatre) Secretary for a cappella group (Singing Lions)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Neuroscience and a minor in Gender & Sexuality Studies.