Waikinya Clanton

Executive Director

National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL-Women)

May 2013 - present

 

• Coordinates matters of the organization involving: legislation, business, special events, fundraisers, networks, public relations, etc. 

• Crafts, introduce and organize programmed activities annually 

• Provides required materials and responses to members concerning organizational matters

• Addresses inquiries of the community and media concerning organization

• Accounts for organization's finances in accordance with established accounting practices.

• Stays abreast and well informed of legislation and special activities of organization's members.

• Propose programs and outreach efforts for implementation to the Executive Committee that will continue the viability of the organization

• Manages the national office and staff affairs

 

 

Legislative Correspondent 

U.S. House of Representatives-Rep. Bennie G. Thompson  

April 2009-May 2013 

 

• Served as an assistant to Member and other members of the legislative staff, providing issue-based legislative research on matters regarding small business, telecommunications, agriculture and infrastructure

• Ensured the Member and staff receive relevant and up-to-date information on issues critical to the district

• Assisted in the organization of a Small Business Subcontracting Outreach session with the General Services Administration (GSA): 

• Worked with the Small Business Legislative Assistant to identify businesses and 

• match them with government agencies which could use their services 

• Crafted a constituent-friendly small business resource guide for small businesses 

• looking for funding sources in the district

• Prepared written responses on queries from advocacy groups, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, constituents, and others on behalf of the Member

• Drafted press releases, extension of remarks, and letters of support, memoranda and talking points in a precise and constructive manner

• Prepared written inquiries to federal agencies for grant applicants on behalf of the Member

 

Consultant-Political Bootcamp Program, Director of Admissions 

Congressional Black Caucus Institute 

2011-2013 

• Served as Director of Admissions, Resident Advisor and Program Associate for the Political Education and Leadership Training Program (“Boot Camp”) 

• Served as Assistant to the Executive Director on application review/vetting and applicant processing

• Prepared ongoing/online correspondence with applicants accepted into the program

• Served as the “Sergeant” during the mock Boot Camp program, responsible for organizing teams 

• Coordinated the “Capitol Hill” day for the class, including arranging meetings with Members of Congress and securing non-Congressional speakers for various briefings on areas of interest to young leaders