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Ra'Quel L. Shavers

Addis

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with expertise in legislative support and community engagement. Demonstrated success in coordinating events and managing complex schedules to enhance operational efficiency. Strong organizational skills contribute to effective communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Committee on Agriculture

Louisiana State Senate
Baton Rouge
03.2025 - Current

Supported agriculture chairman and committee members during legislative sessions, facilitating smooth operations and effective decision-making.

Scheduled agriculture meetings and legislative bill hearings to ensure timely discussions.

Monitored legislative instruments for senator, providing timely updates to ensure informed discussions and actions.

Managed senator’s legislative calendar, coordinating meetings and upcoming events effectively.

Assisted senator and legislative staff with administrative and technical needs, enhancing overall workflow and responsiveness.

Addressed legislative and constituent concerns by supplying a wide range of information.

Caucus Administrator

Louisiana House of Representatives
Baton Rouge
03.2015 - 04.2024

Provided legislative support to 37 llbc members with legislative support.

Communicated updates to llbc executive director and caucus chairperson.

Conducted legislative research to assist caucus members with their projects.

Participated in discussions on legislative matters, special events, and fundraisers.

Drafted press releases and public service announcements regarding legislative issues.

Supported fundraising initiatives for various llbc events for various llbc events and programs.

Managed daily schedules and tasks for student interns and schedules for student law interns and foundation interns.

Supervised legislative assignments for southern law school externship for southern law school externship program during sessions.

Community Engagement Manager

Louisiana Department of Health
Baton Rouge
04.2023 - 03.2024

Developed partnerships with legislators, community entities, and professional organizations to enhance collaboration on community initiatives.

Organized town hall meetings across nine regions in Louisiana, gathering critical data on women’s health issues to inform policy decisions.

Coordinated community engagement events with agencies and legislators to foster dialogue and strengthen community relationships.

Assisted in writing legislative reports, press releases, and office communications for the OWHCH Assistant Secretary.

Maintained up-to-date information on the OWHCH webpage.

Supported onboarding processes by interviewing staff for the department.

Procured office supplies to maintain operational efficiency. for office operations and town hall meetings to ensure readiness.

Provided daily organizational support to enhance office efficiency.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Policy

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2005

Master of Arts - Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-1998

Skills

  • Policy research
  • Meeting management
  • Legislative advocacy
  • Policy writing
  • Legislative research
  • Constituent relations
  • Legislative analysis
  • Policy analysis
  • Relationship building

Affiliations

  • • West Baton Rouge Election Polling Commissioner, West Baton Rouge, LA November 2020 to Present.
    • “Young Love” Girls Mentoring Group, Living Faith Christian Church, Baton Rouge, LA, March 2012 to May 2019.
    • Youth Department Adult Mentor, Living Faith Christian Church, Baton Rouge, LA January, 2011 to present.
    • Faculty Mentor, Louisiana State University, Summer Pre-Doctoral Scholars Institute (PDSI), Baton Rouge, LA, May to June 2010.
    • Big Buddy Program, Day of the Mentor Program, Steering Committee Member, Baton Rouge, LA September 2009 to December 2011.
    • After School tutoring professional K-12 for Fully Devoted Developer of Children, Inc. Winner’s Circle After School Program, Baton Rouge, LA, August 2008 to 2012.
    • Tutoring Specialist for Middle and High Students for the Pointe Coupee Saturday Academy Tutoring Program, New Roads, LA, February to March 2008.

Professional Associations

  • Society of Social Work and Research
  • National Association of Black Social Workers
  • American Evaluator’s Association
  • American Educational Research Association
  • American College Personnel Association
  • The History of Education Society
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Timeline

Committee on Agriculture

Louisiana State Senate
03.2025 - Current

Community Engagement Manager

Louisiana Department of Health
04.2023 - 03.2024

Caucus Administrator

Louisiana House of Representatives
03.2015 - 04.2024

Ph.D. - Educational Policy

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Master of Arts - Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Michigan State University
Ra'Quel L. Shavers