Hi, I’m Callie. I’m a political strategist and writer based in Portland, OR.
I design, write, and implement strategic communication plans to amplify policy objectives, build movements, inspire donors, and mobilize voters for progressive candidates and causes.
I work on…
Political campaigns including U.S. House and Senate seats, Attorneys General, PACs, select advocacy organizations – and on a case-by-case basis – personal branding.
Affordable, Quality, and Universal Health Care
Civil Rights
Commonsense gun reform
Community-centered approaches
Criminal Justice Reform
Diversifying Leadership in Congress
Education
Effective, Eloquent Fundraising
Environmental Protections
Ending Houselessness
LGBTQIA + Advocacy
Human Rights
Reproductive Autonomy
Restorative justice
Veterans Affairs Advocacy
working with:
Middle Seat as a Digital Strategist.
Based in:
Portland, Oregon + Palm Springs, California
in search of…
Red seats to flip, ways to tire out my Aussie-mix puppy, a great documentary, sunshine, the perfect boba tea, and that one song from my Spotify Discover Weekly two months ago that I can’t quite recall.
Hyped on:
Living Rent-Free in Congressman Tom Reed’s head (watch the ad). …And honestly, probably paint fumes from all these household DIY projects.
@calliewine
@callie.wine
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Some candidates are running to raise awareness about an issue or policy. Because of the current political climate, I try to limit the clients I take on to those that are capable of and interested in taking office.
I believe that your digital presence is just as important as your personality "IRL" – that means mobilizing grassroots support because of the stories you share, the priorities you make, and the promises you keep. No churn and burn fundraising emails, no pseudo-emergencies or faux deadlines – instead, mutual respect between you and your audience.
We'll start by identifying your priorities and harnessing your individual voice. From there, we’ll build an active audience of readers, volunteers, and donors. I believe that this is supposed to be fun – we'll be earnest and authentic, but oscillate to show your personality where possible.