jonberliner/stacy

work w stacy

Causes/Organizations I Value

• Healthcare
  • for the elderly
  • for those with mental health issues
• ACLU
• unions
  • AFL-CIO
  • SEIU
  • CAW
  • UAW
  • UFT
• Think Tanks:
  • Progressive Policy Institute
  • KFF Healthcare Thinktank
• Algorithmic fairness / anti-bigotry
  • ie: https://www.brookings.edu/research/fairness-in-algorithmic-decision-making/
• Brookings Institute

Skills I want to use

*identify strengths and areas of needed additional training

• strenghts to use:
  • verbal communication skills
    • explaining complex concepts in an approachable manner
    • making arguments that get people enthusiastic and on the same page
  • independent internet research skills
    • ability to look stuff up and aggregate over the internet
  • data analysis skills
    • ability to mine prepped datasets for insights
  • data visualization skills
• needed additional support
  • non-technical written communication skills
  • ability to reach out to other workers and potential collaborators

Sign up for VassarNet (check)

* Use VassarNet and LinkedIn to find alums working at orgs or fields I'm interested in * list 3-5 people interested speaking with

• Cara Feldberg
• Emily Whicheloe
  • director of education at Medicare Rights Center
• Leora Randall-Tavori
  • asociate producer - would love to talk to her on getting a research job in film
• Karlin Gatton
• Nicola Wong
  • image and responsible investing and TransAsia Private Capital
• Chelsea Mitamura
  • Associate at Contemporary Leadership Advisors
• Grace Ashford
  • researcher/reporter at the NYT

TODO:

Draft intro email to one to review with Stacy

Dear NAME,

I'm Jon Berliner a fellow Vassar alum (2012 represent!) I'm writing out because I'm considering a career change to one more in line with my values that betters progressive causes. I'm looking to better understand the non-profit and NGO landscape, as well as for opportunities to break into the space. I have a decade of experience in both academia and the tech industry performing research, doing statistical data analysis, leading teams, and commuinicating complex concepts in a simple manner in written, oral, and visual form.

I'd love to find a time to hear about your role at ROLE, how life led you there, and pick your brain for any advice you have for someone looking to enter the space and start working towards giving back to the community. Please let me know if you have any time to talk - I'd really appreciate it. Best,

Jon Berliner

• cover letter for analyst role
  • example Dear FILLME, As someone who has dedicated his life to both academic and industry research, I am excited to take this opportunity to apply for the role of Research Analyst at Brookings.