1. ANA M. POLANCO
414 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Cell: 917.815.6536 | Email: ana@polancoconsulting.com | www.polancoconsulting.com
CAMPAIGN AND PROGRAM STRATEGIST
Accomplished, goal-oriented leader with upper level management experience developing strategic campaigns and negotiating complex policy
issues; Strategic negotiator who finds creative solutions to complex needs that meet public and private sector interests; Subject matter expert in
aligning political, communications, executive and policy needs to start-up initiatives and established programs; Recognized as an effective
facilitator, leader in volunteer training and development, change management and strategic analysis; Fluent in verbal and written Spanish; B.A. and
J.D.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Public Policy & Legislative Analysis Change Management and Start-Ups Campaign/Program Planning & Implementation
Audience Development and Education International Partners and Teams Community Relations/Relationship Management
Budget Management and Fundraising Board of Directors Engagement Strategic Communications and Marketing
SKILLS: Microsoft office programs, email/data management systems, social media marketing tools.
EXPERIENCE
Principal and Founder, Polanco Consulting March 2013 – Present
Work with organizations to strengthen the development and implementation of outreach and engagement strategies. Developing partnerships,
programs and policies that allow multiple stakeholders and decision makers to come together to achieve impact. Develop startup projects that
focus on relationships building, strategic planning, leadership and engagement of underserved communities. Recent clients: Futures Without
Violence, Move to End Violence Program of the NoVo Foundation, New School for Social Justice.
Key Clients:
 Shaped outreach and engagement strategies across movements and sectors to address sexual and domestic violence, stalking and
bullying.
 Developing a new startup company called Si Tú Quieres is a (online and offline) community for experienced Latinas who are entering into
courageous spaces and taking steps to transform their personal and professional lives.
 Working with International Foundation for Science & Technology to promote greater access to science/technology tools to poor and
homeless youth in Latin America.
Senior Campaign Strategist, Amnesty International USA July 2008 – January 2013
Lead the development and implementation of multiple high level campaigns and programs that increased AIUSA’s media visibility, fundraising,
actions and political cache. Developed and implemented campaign strategies around complex human rights policy issues that increase market
visibility and interest with multiple audiences. Built locally based constituent committees to lead new state based human rights advocacy and
legislation efforts. Developed partnerships with external organizations and global Amnesty sections to strengthen organization’s campaigning
strategies, member engagement programs and human rights policies. As a Senior Director, I managed and coached staff, helped develop
foundation proposals, wrote quarterly board reports, reconciled department budgets, lead executive change management processes and shaped
new administrative policies. Promoted three times in four and a half years: Organizing Director; Stop Violence Against Women Campaign Director.
Highlights:
 Developed a youth led campaign on the Arms Trade Treaty generating 35,000 online supporters and raising $150K in three months.
Brought in CREDO Mobile to partner generating a total of 65,000 signatures to the White House.
 Partnered with NAACP and ColorofChange.org to generate Troy Davis online-offline campaign using new strategies for engagement. Troy
Davis trended on twitter and generated 110,000 new volunteers for the coalition to end the death penalty.
 Successfully led organization wide events: 50
th
Anniversary Annual General Meeting (1300 participants); Generation Next: Aung San Suu
Kyi Inspires the Next (7,000 online video hits in one week); Shine a Light Award Honoring His Holiness the 14
th
Dalai Lama (3,000
participants in person and online).
 Built a strategic organizing unit in partnership with members to implement organizing, training and education tools for 1200 youth and
adult activists and three volunteer led group structures.
 Recognized by executive team for senior level initiative: raised $1.2M in professional expertise and financial resources; supported two
change management processes; built activist communications program and partnership initiatives.
New York State Political Director, UNITE HERE! International Union August 2006 – July 2008
Developed and led a state wide political program for five New York International Vice Presidents and the International Union President
representing 150,000 union members. Developed and delivered a comprehensive policy agenda that elevated the economic and social position of
the trade union and increased the union’s bargaining position. Developed and implemented the union endorsement process for political candidates
running for (re)election through direct PAC contributions, volunteer/staff time and campaign development. Led various external political, policy
and advocacy committees to support contract negotiations, amplify public support and media visibility for key state wide economic issues. Lobbied
the New York Congressional Delegation and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on behalf of the union’s national policy agenda concerning

2. ANA M. POLANCO
414 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 | Cell: 917.815.6536 | Email: ana@polancoconsulting.com | www.polancoconsulting.com
comprehensive immigration reform, Puerto Rico procurement regulations and other issues. Selected as an International Migration Fellow in 2008
(USA-GER).
Highlights:
 Developed a state wide political program; bringing together 200+ members from the garment and hotel industry to lobby congress on top
union policy issues.
 Led the union, political and community partnerships on immigration reform, paid sick leave and the Save the Garment Center campaign
 Established a member PAC program to increase member engagement and fundraising for political programs.
 Supported over 50 political candidates running for election or reelection through a combination of financial and in kind contributions:
direct donations, marketing materials, member volunteer programs and staff volunteer time during GOTV.
Assistant Director, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, AFL-CIO June 1999 – July 2003
Directed a 60+ chapter based organization representing the policy interests of 2 million AFL-CIO Latino trade union members on critical issues
affecting Latino working families. Developed and promoted the organization’s policy on trade agreements, pay equity, remittances, immigration
reform, US-Mexico border issues, telecommunications and red-lining, voter laws and census outreach initiatives. Amplified the organization’s
visibility in national education conferences, international delegations, non-partisan voter education campaigns and Spanish language media
outreach. Grew the organization’s city based chapters through strategic fundraising initiatives that brought targeted education efforts to Latino
communities.
Highlights:
 Implemented non-partisan GOTV campaigns and issue based programs to increase Latino engagement and voting numbers in key low
performing districts. Kick-started a competitive program through Bank of America to provide alternative remittance services other than
Western Union as part of a larger campaign to reduce remittance fees.
 Built LCLAA’s fundraising program from $15K to $500K in three years through a direct mail program, foundations and union sponsors.
 Established regular partnership and presence with the members of the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda.
 Expanded the organization’s visibility in media and policy circles on union and non-union issues affecting the Latino community.
FELLOWSHIPS
International Migration Fellow, CDS International (now Cultural Vistas) 2008-2009
Selected to participate in a migration exchange program between New York and Hamburg, GER to analyze best migration practices in both cities.
Law Fellow, Peggy Browning Fund Summer 2005
Clerked at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union.
Public Policy Fellow, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 1998-1999
Office of U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez; Office of Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices, Civil Rights Division, DOJ
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, American University, School of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C. May 1998
Focus: Comparative Politics, International Communications and Law.
Study Abroad: European Union Program (5 Countries)
Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, WI. May 2006
Focus: international law, labor and employment relations, public policy.
AFFILIATIONS
FirstGen Fellowship, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, Trainer and Board Member 2013- Present
American University, Latino Alumni Alliance Chair 2012-2014
Columbia University, Human Rights Advocates Program, Trainer 2008-2013
La Fuente, A Tri-State Worker and Community Fund, Inc., Board Member 2007-2010
Center for Working Families, Board Member 2006-2008
Working Families Party, Executive Committee, Board Member 2006-2008
Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc., Vice President 2004-2006
Bert Corona Leadership Institute, Board Member and Trainer 2001-2003
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute - Alumni Association President 2000-2001