SOPHIE R. RAPLEY
Chevy Chase, MD ● (914) 357-1449 ● rapleysoru@gmail.com ● www.edspace.american.edu/sr8377b/
EDUCATION
American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA), Washington, DC Expected: May 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Arts in French Studies GPA: 3.83
Activities: AU Scholars Program, SPA Leadership Program, Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity: Leadership Committee
EXPERIENCE
Grassroots Organizing Intern, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Takoma Park, MD August 2020 – Present
- Research Maryland General Assembly and related institutions to measure support for environmental legislation
- Assist in implementation of No New Fossil Fuel’s Campaign in Maryland
- Manage volunteer intake and engage volunteers through phonebanks and social media
Organizing Fellow, Mondaire for Congress, Westchester, NY March 2020 – August 2020
- Hosted virtual phonebanks for 50+ volunteers. Confirmed attendees, trained first-time phone bankers on ThruTalk, VPBs, and progressive policies, chased flaky volunteers while maintaining energy throughout
- Launched social media campaign where volunteers shared their personal stories outlining their support for the candidate with final compilation video receiving thousands of views on social media
- Led 1:1 relational organizing sessions with volunteers. Educated volunteers on unlocking their personal networks, trained them on the Reach app, and guided volunteers on candidate and policy issues
- Engaged in 15-20 hours per week of direct voter contact on the ThruTalk dialer, VPBs, and social media
First-Year TA, School of Public Affairs Leadership Program, Washington, DC August 2019 – May 2020
- Supervised cohort of six freshmen in developing a group social action project on immigrant & refugee rights
- Mentored students on research and writing skills and advised on methods for community engagement
- Organized retreats, social events, and study sessions for first-year class while maintaining a professional rapport
Staff Assistant, Office of the Registrar: Washington College of Law, Washington, DC August 2019 – March 2020
- Assisted registrar in updating current databases, student scheduling, and proctoring exams
- Handled front-desk interactions with law students, professors, and federal investigators
- Consolidated sensitive law school records to facilitate mass transition to a comprehensive electronic record
Legislative Services Intern, Office of Congressman Eliot Engel, Washington, DC January 2019 – May 2019
- Prepared legislative research memos and attended informational briefings for staffers on foreign affairs issues
- Compiled prospective meeting & event calendars for office scheduler and conducted Capitol tours
- Performed daily tasks such as morning mail reports, answering phones, and responding to constituents
Youth Volunteer, Appalachia Service Project, West Virginia & Kentucky July 2016 – July 2019
- Forged relationships with homeowners and gained insight into the cycle of poverty while repairing houses
- Mentored younger volunteers and spread awareness by speaking at local dinners and masses
- Fundraised by organizing annual pancake breakfast and direct mail campaign to donors
SKILLS
- Languages: French (Advanced); Spanish (Intermediate)
- Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), InterTrac, WordPress, iConstituent, ImageNow, VoteBuilder, Reach, ThruTalk, Spoke