About
Passionate about justice, equity, and public service, Emerson Wolfgang Ellenwood is majoring in Political Science and French at Columbia University. Past experience in campaigning, legislative research, and political action have helped to shape and direct his aspiration to serve in elected office. Outside of academics, Emerson is an avid athlete who enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and tennis.
Experience
Sophomore Class President
Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) · New York, NY
Freshman Class President
Columbia College Student Council (CCSC) · New York, NY
Undergraduate Writing Fellow
Columbia University · New York, New York, United States
Present
- Tutored 30+ Columbia students to develop academic and professional writing skills - Attended bi-weekly staff meetings to refine consultant practices - Only Columbia College Sophomore selected to work in the Writing Center
Organizing Director
Columbia University Democrats · New York, NY
Present
- Coordinated 56 person trip to Newport News Virginia to canvass for Abigail Spanberger - Managed relations with Spanberger Campaign, Democratic Party of Virginia, and Hybrid PAC SwingLeft - Personally appeared on MSNBC in connection with SwingLeft's Ground Truth Program
Legislative Intern
Wisconsin State Legislature · Madison, Wisconsin, United States
- Worked for Representative Brienne Brown in serving the people of the 43rd Assembly District of Wisconsin - Streamlined constituent correspondence and ensured prompt replies - Sustained and grew community engagement in the legislative process through knocking on 400+ district doors
Campaign Intern
Brienne Brown for State Assembly · Wisconsin, United States
- Attended various community events with the candidate to solicit monetary and public support - Organized the distribution of literature, yard signs, and other election materials - Pushed candidate over the finish line to win by a field margin of 847 votes
Education
Columbia University
BA, Political Science, French
University of Chicago
Voltage Scholar, Economics
Whitewater High School
High School Diploma
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