Education

American University

B.A., Journalism & Political Science

1999

Podcasts

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201: What It’s Like to Be an Elected Councilmember w/ Evan Glass, Montgomery County Council [Main T4C episode]

Evan Glass is an elected Montgomery County Councilmember who has been fighting for the people of Montgomery County for more than 15 years. During that time, he has engaged with all levels of the county, from organizing neighborhood associations and serving as non-profit leader to advocating for small-business growth and..

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374: How to Break Into Local Politics w/ Councilmember Evan Glass, Montgomery County Council [Espresso Shots]

Career Path

Interview Highlights

“Don’t be comfortable with where you are. Be content. If you want to leave, you gotta work hard on leaving.”

Best Career Advice

“As long as you’re walking forward toward that goal or vision, the way from A to B might not be a straight line and you might encounter C,D,E and F. But if you’re moving forward and you’re enjoying what you’re doing, keep walking that path.”

Career Challenge

“When I was at CNN in the tapes library, I was telling my bosses and managers that I’m wanted more, and no other full time opportunities were presenting themselves until I applied for other jobs while I was at CNN.”

Skills

Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Public Relations, Nonprofit Organizations, Community Outreach

Professional Interests

Bill Gates, Craig Newmark, Beth Kanter, American University, Montgomery County Government, GB Youth Media, American University Alumni, CNN Alumni, American University School of Communications Alumni, American University