evan j. goldman education areas of expertise professional summary

EVAN J. GOLDMAN
6730 NE 21 st Drive • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
(954) 290-3467• egcanes@gmail.com
EDUCATION
• Juris Doctor, University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL, December 1999
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Justice, American University, Washington, DC, May 1991
• Certification from Campaign Management Institute, Washington, DC, June 1990
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Advocacy & Diplomacy
Policy Development & Implementation
Legislature & Public Policy
Team Leadership & Training
Dispute Resolution
Strategic Planning & Execution
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Manager of Public Affairs & Organizational Development
2002-Present
Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Lauderhill, FL
• Direct and oversee legislative affairs which impact public policy at the federal, state and local levels of government
Coordinate Public Policy Campaigns to Prosperity, Hunger, Disaster Relief and Transitional Independent Living
• Draft media statements regarding Council activities and manage relations with media outlets
Organize efforts to improve administrative functioning and service delivery for non-profits in Broward County
• Plan and manage contracts with provider agencies to deliver services in Broward County
• Facilitate community collaboratives focusing on children and family issues
Adjunct Professor
1998-Present
Nova Southeastern University School of Law and University of Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Instruct and plan courses in the following subject areas: The United States Constitution, Critical Thinking,
Cultural Diversity, Ethics of Management and Introduction to Research and Information Utilization
• Facilitate group learning projects and manage grading structure
Associate Director 2001-2002
Children First Project, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Represented major statewide legislative advocacy program in Tallahassee
• Conducted research and assisted with class action litigation efforts
• Managed grant proposals and negotiated new funding sources
• Coordinated media outreach strategy
Corporate Counsel 2000-2001
The MOSAIC Group, Boca Raton, FL
• Administered and approved all contracts and agreements
• Counseled management and employees on legal risk avoidance
• Represented company on all legislative and compliance matters
• Advised management on employment and termination issues
• Managed relationships with outside counsel
Political Action Committee (PAC) Coordinator 1991-1997
National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League PAC, Washington, DC
• Directed the process of evaluating candidate requests for support
• Targeted key electoral races and developed campaign strategy
• Provided strategic electoral assistance to NARAL affiliates
• Wrote articles for NARAL newsletter and website
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PRESENTATIONS
“Legislative Advocacy in Florida,” presented at Florida Prosperity Partnership Conference (St. Petersburg, FL,
May 19, 2011)
“A Multi-Forum Approach to Supporting Earned Income Tax Credit and Fair Tax Policy,” presented at
National Community Tax Coalition Conference (Denver, CO, October 2, 2007)
“Strengthening Economic Self-Sufficiency for Florida’s Families,” presented at Florida Prosperity Partnership
Conference (Jacksonville, FL, May 24, 2006)
“Brighter Futures through Economic Security: Innovative Funding Solutions through Cross-System
Collaborative Partnerships,” presented at Child Welfare League of America Conference (Washington, DC, Feb
28, 2006)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Children’s Advocacy Award. (2012)
• Broward Days, Advocate of the Year Award. (2011)
• Helping Abused, Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth – HANDY Caring Heart Award. (2011)
• Winner of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Angels in Adoption Award. (2010)
• One Planet United, Humanitarian of the Year Finalist. (2008)
• Recognized by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz during Jewish American Heritage Month (2006)
• Changing Directions 4 Youth & Families, Community Leadership Award. (2006)
• Internal Revenue Service, Community Service Leadership Award winner. (2004)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMNT
• KidsWell Florida, Executive Committee (2012- Current)
• Children and Families Leadership Association, Nominating Committee (2012-Current)
• Advisory Board Member, A Child is Missing. (2011-Current)
• Board Member and Treasurer, Broward Days. (2011-Current)
• Team Leader, Broward Days, Children’s Issues Team. (2009-Current)
• Advisory Board Member, Florida’s Children First (2008-Current)
• Legal and Policy Advisor, HANDY Youth Advocacy Board. (2007-Current)
• Founder, Trip of a LIFEtime, project taking Broward foster youth to Washington, DC. (2007-Current)
• Board Member, Center for Hearing and Communication. (2007-Current)
• Planning Committee Member, Transitional Independent Living Graduation Event (2004-Current)
• Mentor, Helping Abused, Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth – HANDY (2002-Current)
• Gubernatorial Appointee, Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. (2006-2009)
• Board Member, Florida Animal Friend, Inc. (2005-2009)
• Board Member, William C. Dandy Middle School – Law Magnet Program (2005)
• Public Policy Committee Member, Broward Partnership for the Homeless (2004-2008)
• Vice-Chair, Broward Children’s Consortium (2005-2007)
• Annual Allocations Committee Member, United Way of Broward County (2004-2005)
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