Brian M.

Political Ops | PhD Level Writer, Expert Thought Leader & Advisor

I specialize in public policy strategy and political operations, with over 15 years of experience building grassroots advocacy programs and leading impactful campaigns. Ourvillage Research and Policy Center, I work with government agencies, advocacy organizations, foundations, and campaigns to advance equity-centered policy at local, state, and federal levels. I have successfully managed political infrastructure, organized diverse coalitions, and translated complex policy issues into compelling narratives that mobilize stakeholders and drive action. Ourvillage Research and Policy Center is an independent consulting practice focused on policy analysis, data research, and strategic advising. Our work spans redistricting analysis, small business and procurement policy, demographic research, and organizational systems design. We publish original research and data analysis to inform public debate and support decision-makers who want evidence behind their strategy. If you are looking for a senior policy partner who can navigate the political landscape and create meaningful change, let's connect. WHAT I DELIVER ✓ Racial Equity Impact Assessments (REIA): the methodology I created, now a national model studied by Brookings and the Urban Institute ✓ Policy development and legislative drafting from concept to passage ✓ Political operations, PAC governance, and multi-state campaign strategy ✓ Organizational systems design: governance, SOPs, performance frameworks, and team launch ✓ Coalition building, stakeholder convening, and executive briefings ✓ Racial wealth gap research, analysis, and public-facing reports. RESULTS I HAVE BUILT ✓ Political operations and campaign strategy: PAC governance, multi-state campaign management, political giving strategy, and compliance systems ✓ Policy development and legislative drafting from concept to passage ✓ Organizational systems design: governance frameworks, SOPs, performance tools, and program launch from zero ✓ Coalition building, stakeholder convening, and executive briefings ✓ Budget management and cross-functional project execution at scale ✓ Research, analysis, and public-facing reports that inform decision-making ✓ Community and stakeholder engagement strategy for government, nonprofit, and corporate clients MY PROCESS I start by listening. I map your current state, your stakeholders, and where equity gaps exist. Then I build a strategy your team can actually execute. I do not drop a report and disappear. I stay until the work is embedded, the systems are running, and your people are equipped to carry it forward. WHO I WORK WITH BEST Anyone! I'm here for you. I've also found that working across industries helps spur creativity and innovation. I also work with Government agencies, racial justice organizations, philanthropic foundations, tech companies with social impact mandates, and political campaigns that need senior strategic thinking: not just a consultant who can write about equity, but one who has legislated it, operationalized it, and measured it.