Better Choices for CT has hired a Campaign Coordinator! Amy E. Thompson, MPH, has accepted the position and began her employment on February 15, 2011. Amy’s background is in social services and care management. Most recently, she switched career paths and spent two years working with CT Parent Power and the Universal Health Care Foundation organizing on the issue of health care reform.
This is a full-time temporary position to help Better Choices for Connecticut fulfill its goal of advocating for state budget policies that protect the most vulnerable, preserve jobs and services, and improve our economy. Her responsibilities will include:
- Outreach: Conduct outreach to educate groups and individuals about Better Choices for Connecticut and recruit new member organizations to the coalition.
- Coordination: Scheduling and facilitation of regular coalition meetings; phone, email and in person follow-up with Coalition members as needed regarding the activities of the coalition including meetings and events.
- Mobilization: Support for coalition members in mobilizing their bases for coalition activities including media events, rallies, lobby days and other efforts to help educate the public and shape the public policy debate on the state budget.
- Creation of materials: Development of presentation materials, fact sheets, e-mail updates, and other educational materials for coalition members and the general public.
Amy can be reached by email at thompsonbc4ct@gmail.com or by phone 203-886-6432. She is excited about this new opportunity and anxious to work with all of the coalition members so please do not hesitate to contact her.
