Resume

Andrew B. Pierce, II

Columbus, OH | (614) 702-7143| pierce.668@osu.edu

www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbpierce

Education

The Ohio State University                                                                                                       Columbus, OH

Bachelor of Science, Public Policy Analysis                                                                       Anticipated May 2023  Specialization in Nonprofit Management                                                                                                      Honors: Dean’s List (2019); Office of Student Life Outstanding First-Year Award (2020); Chalmers Wylie Public Service Scholarship (2020)

Columbus Alternative High School                                                                                     Columbus, OH International Baccalaureate Diploma with Honors                                                                        Class of 2019

Leadership Experience

The WORTH Foundation                                                                                                  Columbus, OH Chairman, Board of Directors                                                                                          August 2020 – Present

  • Create and oversee board committees to promote community programming related to civic education, civic engagement, leadership development, and community development.
  • Author and secure grant funding totaling $5,500 to fund local Civic Education and Leadership Academies and annual conferences.
  • Develop and foster neighborhood and professional partnerships across Columbus to support programming.

Chair of Youth Advisory Board                                                                                December 2016 – August 2020

  • Mobilized local high schools for events such as Central Ohio Youth Get Out to Vote Initiative and Columbus Alternative High School Renovation Lobbying Campaign.
  • Establish relationships with local businesses and civic organizations for partnerships and funding.
  • Write and present research pertaining to youth civic engagement at the Midwest Political Science Association.

City of Columbus                                                                                                                        Columbus, OH Member, Chief Advisory Panel                                                                                               June 2020 – Present

  • Provide community input for the Columbus Chief of Police on initiatives and programs to promote equity and achieve criminal justice reform.
  • Identified and developed relationships with community and police stakeholders to provide a holistic foundation for policy discussions.

 

The Ohio State University                                                                                                      Columbus, OH Office of Student Life                                                                                                      September 2020 – Present Search Committee for Assistant Vice President of Health/Well-Being   

  • Reviewed applicants on the basis of professional experience on their ability to manage health and wellness departments for The Ohio State University.
  • Interview applicants to assess interpersonal skills and organizational capabilities.

University Senator                                                                                                                    April 2020 – Present Fiscal Committee of University Senate

  • Represent the Undergraduate Student Government on conversations dealing with adjustments to university budgets and fee structures.
  • Reviewed university fiscal documents to promote equity and fiscal stability.

On-Campus Living Area Senator                                                                                     October 2019 – Present Undergraduate Student Government

  • Represent all undergraduate student residents of The Ohio State University.
  • Sponsor and co-sponsor legislation to benefit the constituent environment.
  • Develop relationships with University Administrators to better meet the needs of students.

Academic, Consultancy, and Internship Experience

The Ohio State University                                                                                                      Columbus, OH John Glenn College of Public Affairs                                                                               October 2020 – Present Student Research Assistant for Columbus After Action Review

  • Assembled social media database of key individuals and organizations involved with the Black Lives Matter protests in Columbus, Ohio from May 28, 2020, to July 19, 2020.
  • Documented instances of police brutality and civil unrest via social media footage and evidence.

 

WORTH (Working Through Obstacles Reaching True Heights)                         Columbus, OH Consultant                                                                                                                            October 2017 – Present

  • Author and deliver original workshops on topics such as Social Media Campaign Development for organizations such as the Ohio Department of Health.
  • Facilitate WORTH leadership trainings such as the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods Area Commissioner Retreat.

 

The City of Columbus City Council                                                                                      Columbus, OH Office of Shannon Hardin                                                                                           September 2018 – May 2019 Legislative Intern

  • Forged partnerships with high-level social media executives at Facebook and Twitter to secure positive and verified digital identity for Council President Hardin.
  • Draft celebratory and recognition legislation for Columbus City Council to maintain high community standing.
  • Aid in the facilitation of policy discussions related to public transportation and housing.

 

Awards, Honors, Panels, and Speeches

  • 2020 ProMazo Top 40 Most Interesting Students
  • 2020 Columbus Metropolitan Club Panel Discussion, Racism: Where Do We Go From Here? Young Black Men Speak
  • 2020 Speaker at Children’s Defense Fund Fall Benefit, The Need for Educational Equity
  • 2018 City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods 20 Under 20 Award
  • 2018 Corporation for National & Community Service Presidential Volunteer Gold Service Award
  • 2018 Who’s Who in Black Columbus Future Leader

 

G.O.A.L.S.

 

  • Global Awareness: With the COVID-19 Pandemic, I have taken an interest in researching and learning about different public health strategies from different nations. I am interested in learning how national politics and scientific institutions interact with each other to promote health during public health emergencies.
  • Original Inquiry: Within my Public Affairs 3500, I have been very interested in organizational structure/culture. For my first midterm paper, I wrote about the impact police department structure and culture can perpetuate racism and discrimination.
  • Academic Enrichment: I have recently joined the John Glenn College of Public Affairs study into the conduct of the Columbus Police Department during the Black Lives Matter protests in the early summer of 2020 as a student research assistant. In this role, I hope to learn empirical techniques for providing data for equitable policies in criminal justice reform.
  • Leadership Development: I was recently elected Chairman of the Board of Directors for the nonprofit organization, The WORTH Foundation. In this role, I am developing as a leader in organizing events, learning board governance, and more.
  • Service Engagement: As Chairman of the WORTH Foundation, I am committed to programs and events that increase civic education, engagement, and leadership development. For this, The WORTH Foundation is planning community conversations and a conference for the Columbus community to discuss these topics and spread awareness for them.

Artifact #2: Capturing Moments

During my junior year of high school, I had the opportunity to travel to Oxford University to study abroad for a month. Because of this unique trip, I wanted to be able to capture the moments of this time. Rather than using my smartphone, I saved my money to buy a professional camera in order to capture these moments in high detail. Since then, I have used this camera to capture my favorite moments from conferences, family trips, and many more!

Year in Review

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Career

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Artifacts

Family is very important for me and is integral in many facets of my life. When discussing academics, I love synergy and social settings. I attribute this to my close relationship with my family and lessons I was taught. Lessons such as teamwork, compromise, and hard work were taught to me in my family settings, and I carry these lessons with me to this day.