Quena D. González
Director, State and Local Affairs, Family Research Council
- Location
- Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Industry
- Public Policy
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Quena D. González's Overview
- Current
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- Director for State and Local Affairs at Family Research Council
- Past
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- Principal at The Thrive Group
- Director of Research and Strategy at The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation
- Office Manager, I.T. Director at U.S. Helsinki Commission (Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe)
- Office and Forums Coordinator at The Trinity Forum
- Education
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- C.S. Lewis Institute
- Christopher Newport University
- Leadership Formation Internship
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Covenant College
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Leadership Institute
- Recommendations
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13 people have recommended Quena D.
- Connections
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367 connections
- Websites
Quena D. González's Summary
Skilled coalition builder with almost a decade of Washington know-how. Passion for protecting the vulnerable, advancing truth, and defending liberty. Adroit at marshalling leaders across organizational lines for effective, long-term partnerships.
Demonstrates leadership by --
► Building strategic coalitions of busy executives and high-profile leaders
► Crafting effective online communities for real-world impact
► Delivering incisive analysis based on careful research and focused observation
► Translating vision into reality, through a combination of detailed project management and exceptional relational skills
Specialties
public policy, politics, current events, current affairs, strategic vision, strategic coalition building, team building, grassroots activism, online activism, online fundraising, online marketing, social media, social media marketing, search engine optimization, SEO, search engine marketing, SEM
Quena D. González's Experience
Director for State and Local Affairs
Family Research Council
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Think Tanks industry
2011 – Present (1 year) Washington D.C. Metro Area
Joined a leading pro-family organization in Washington. Tasked with serving and equipping a growing national network of family policy councils (FPCs).
Responsibilities include:
• Analyzing, tracking, and publicizing pro-family policy efforts in the states
• Liaising with FPCs to promote their growth, advance projects of mutual interest, and cultivate strategic alliances at the state level
• Work with state policy leaders on issues and projects of interest to the FRC
• Coordinate grassroots involvement on national and state issues
To read more about the work of these independently affiliated state groups, visit http://www.frc.org/states
Principal
The Thrive Group
2004 – 2011 (7 years) Washington D.C. Metro Area
Founded consultancy to deliver communications services and online marketing strategies for business and non-profit clients. Select accomplishments:
• Wrote a speech on current events and strategic opportunities that was delivered by an executive leader from a multi-million dollar organization.
• Created a highly customized, bilingual e-commerce solution from scratch for less than $1,500.
• Directed the communications overhaul for a small non-profit, establishing a durable online brand while reducing staff time by 75%.
Director of Research and Strategy
The Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation
2006 – 2010 (4 years)
Recruited by organization providing the nation’s go-to "voice of reason" for people of faith on environmental issues like population, food, energy, and endangered species. Played a crucial role in transforming a small team into the nation’s preeminent voice of evangelicals on environmental policy.
Select accomplishments:
• Developed successful partnerships with the top names in Washington's pro-family movement, with 20+ other national and state-wide public policy organizations, and with university programs in several states.
• Built web sites that attracted tens of thousands of visitors each year, three online petitions that easily handled thousands of signatures per day, and an online store with a 10% conversion rate (with a $40+ average purchase).
• Authored articles popularizing complex ethical and political issues without sacrificing accuracy. Delivered executive briefings to major Washington leaders. Helped prepare dozens of published op-eds, press releases, and executive bulletins.
Office Manager, I.T. Director
U.S. Helsinki Commission (Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe)
2003 – 2006 (3 years)
Was referred by current employer for one of two administrative positions with a prominent government agency that monitors human rights. Supported 20 professional staff.
• Directed a three-year, $300K overhaul of the agency’s entire technology infrastructure: established off-site backup and disaster-recovery plan, installed secure network access for sensitive diplomatic missions, and successfully coached change-resistant staff.
• Streamlined budget tracking. Crafted executive reports for chief of staff.
• Managed 4-5 interns per semester. Screened 300-500 applicants each year.
• Salary increased 33% in three years based on performance.
Office and Forums Coordinator
The Trinity Forum
Think Tanks industry
2002 – 2003 (1 year)
Hired by a prestigious leadership think-tank to provide administrative support for six senior staff.
• Streamlined work-flow to consolidate three half-time positions into one.
• Maintained the think-tank’s professional image by providing excellent customer service to prominent Washington leaders in business, politics, and culture.
Quena D. González's Education
C.S. Lewis Institute
Fellow
2004 – 2005
Christopher Newport University
B.A., History
2001 – 2002
Leadership Formation Internship
Intern and mentor
2000 – 2000
Covenant College
Studied History for 2 years
Activities and Societies: Widows' Ministry, Inner City (student) Ministry
Leadership Institute
Speaker, staff, student at various schools
Quena D. González's Additional Information
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• Leadership Formation Internship, (a one-year leadership development program) • Leadership Institute, speaker, staff, and student at various schools
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- Honors and Awards:
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• Top Secret clearance (2002 – 2006)
• Best senior paper (Christopher Newport University, Department of History)
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