JONATHAN GRAVESON
Sutton
Summary
Accomplished public relations professional with expert understanding of business needs, public perception and media practices. Helps companies and high profile individuals control narrative with strategic communications approaches. Persuasive, articulate relationship-builder.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Manager
Nick Lazzaro for State Representative
Millbury
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Develop and execute comprehensive field plans, including voter contact goals, signature collection operations, canvassing strategy, and volunteer deployment.
- Manage campaign staff and fellows by setting performance benchmarks, training, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining accountability across field and fundraising efforts.
- Directed campaign strategy, messaging, and daily operations for competitive state representative race, ensuring organized execution.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to ensure effective outreach and community involvement.
- Directed volunteer teams and made proactive changes to maximize effectiveness.
- Analyze voter data and district trends to refine targeting strategy and improve voter outreach effectiveness.
- Coordinate communications strategy, including press engagement, rapid response, digital messaging, and policy positioning.
- Built and maintained relationships with local stakeholders, party officials, community leaders, and advocacy organizations to enhance campaign support.
- Logged voter interactions in VoteBuilder to ensure accurate contact records.
Grassroots Fundraiser & Team Lead
Greylock Campaigns
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Recruit and secure recurring one-time donors for the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts through face-to-face fundraising and grassroots outreach.
- Engaged communities across Greater Boston, fostering long-term support for reproductive rights and access to affordable sexual and reproductive health care.
- Educate members of the public on Planned Parenthood's mission, legislative priorities, and the impact of recent federal actions affecting healthcare access. By doing so in an interpersonal way and being able to communicate clearly
- Led team by enhancing staff morale, coordinating training and onboarding, tracking donor contributions, and ensuring accountability and professionalism in fast-paced campaign environment.
- Demonstrate strong verbal communication, resilience, and adaptability while meeting performance goals in high-pressure public-facing settings.
- Greater Boston Area
Congressional Intern
Office of Congressman James P. McGovern
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Liaised between constituents and congressional office, addressing inquiries via phone, email, and in person to enhance constituent engagement.
- Supported legislative operations by conducting policy research, managing constituent correspondence, and facilitating casework intake and assignment.
- Assisted in organizing town halls, career fairs, and community events, effectively representing the office and fostering community relations.
- Gained first-hand exposure to the legislative process while strengthening skills in writing, public speaking, and policy analysis.
- Successfully advocated directly to the Congressman for expanded internship accessibility through a scheduled policy discussion
- U.S. House of Representatives
Education
Bachelor's - Biology with a Minor in Chemistry
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
Upton, MA08-2020
Accomplishments
- D.C. Leadership Program
- Interning at Congressman McGovern's office
- Presented at the Celebration of Scholarship and Creativity on T. mesenterica
- Secretary of the Sutton Democratic Town Committee
References
- Sean Thompson, District Representative at the Office of Congressman James P. McGovern, (508)-831-7356
- Nicholas Lazzaro, Candidate for State Representative, 774-415-4158
- Jen Heck, Chair of the Sutton Democratic Town Committee, 646-489-8698
- Kevin Wehbe, Lab Technician 2 at Pace Analytical, (617)-377-0134
Timeline
Campaign Manager
Nick Lazzaro for State Representative
01.2026 - 05.2026
Grassroots Fundraiser & Team Lead
Greylock Campaigns
11.2025 - 05.2026
Congressional Intern
Office of Congressman James P. McGovern
01.2025 - 05.2025
Bachelor's - Biology with a Minor in Chemistry
Worcester State University
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School