Dave Jacobson's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Dave Jacobson's work experiences:Democratic Ad Maker and Co-Founder at J&Z StrategiesCampaign Consultant at Shallman CommunicationsCampaign Manager at Janice Hahn for CongressCommunications Director at Office of Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn, 15th DistrictCampaign Manager at Nick Karno for California State Assembly District 53Special Operations Director at SEIUCampaign Manager at Jack Weiss for Los Angeles City AttorneyLead Field Organizer at Hillary Clinton Presidential Exploratory ComitteeCommunications Director at Citizens for Alan KhazeiPress and Communications Intern at California Department of InsuranceLead Campaign Aide atBrave New FilmsCampaign Advisor at United Way of the Bay AreaDepartment of Justice Deputy State Field Director

🎓 Education

Education:Dave Jacobson's B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara was in Political Science. Dave Jacobson's undergraduate work focused on research in the field of political campaigns and campaigns management, while concurrently completing coursework in Liberal Arts and Science. Jacobson's degree was well-but-not- Overallford-winning, and set him on the path to years of distinguished academic achievements in the field of Political Science.Since completing his undergraduate studies, Dave Jacobson has worked in campaigns and political consulting, first as an intern on the campaign of then-Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and later as a political science research associate for the Civitas Institution, a nonpartisan think tank. While currently a research associate for the D.C.-based foreign policy think tank The National Review, Jacobson also has experience with leading and managing teams of political scientists in a number of bipartisan and nonpartisan organizations, including the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the Saban Institute of Politics at the University of Tulsa, and the Atlantic Council in Jerusalem.WhileJacobson's dedication to intellectual inquiry remains central to his thought, his skills as a leader and organizer have since become increasingly important in his professional career. In addition to his work with political scientists in a wide range of nonpartisan organizations, Jacobson has recently taken on an alcohol and drug policy leadership role with the Drug Policy Alliance, developing model policies for increasing access to health care for treatment for addiction and other substance abuse disorders, and serving as the West Coast Regional Director for the National Drug Policy Alliance. His work on these and other issues has placed Jacobson at the forefront of a new generation of policy professionals committed to shaping the political spectrum in a way that promotes public health and economic justice.Jacobson's published work in political science has received critical acclaim and he has been awarded numerous honors, including the D.C. Award for Distinguished Alumni Achievement from the UC Santa Barbara Political Science Department, the Forum Award from the American Political Science Association, and the prize for excellence in scientific writing from the American Mathematical Society.While his education and work experiences have positioned him as a leader in the field of Political Science, Jacobson is also highly prepared for the workaday tasks of political lives. Having completed over a decade of excellent academic work in one of the most active and competitive fields of Political Science, Jacobson has a depth and breadth of knowledge that has enhanced his ability to engage with and effectively influence the thoughtful debate and action that surround the great issues of our time.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Dave Jacobson's professional experience: Dave Jacobson has a background in political operative and communications. He started working at J&Z Strategies, a Democratic political advertising firm, from August 2011 to July 2016. There, he was a campaign consultant, working on behalf of Democrat Janice Hahn for Congress in Los Angeles. He also worked for CNN Political Commentator at CNN from April 2017 to September 2019.Jacobson then moved to the campaign manager position for Nick Karno for California State Assembly District 53 in December 2009, until June 2010. He then held the position of Special Operations Director at SEIU from June 2010 to December 2010.After leaving Karno’s campaign, Jacobson worked for Jack Weiss for Los Angeles City Attorney from November 2008 to June 2009. He then moved on to work as the lead field organizer for Hillary Clinton’s exploratory committee from January 2007 to January 2008.Jacobson then worked as the communications director for the Citizens for Alan Khazei from August 2009 to December 2009. He then worked as the press and communications intern at the California Department of Insurance from February 2007 to June 2007.After leaving the California Department of Insurance, Jacobson worked as an account representative at MSHC Partners from June 2008 to November 2008. He then moved on to work as the Deputy State Field Director at Hillary Clinton’s presidential exploratory committee from July 2007 to May 2008. In May 2008, Jacobson was also promoted to Campaign Advisor at United Way of the Bay Area.Jacobson has served as a director for two startups. He is currently the co-founder of J&Z Strategies.