Hans Goff, Government Relations

Hi there! I'm Hans Goff.

Hans Goff's Bio:

A veteran government and political operative, Goff began his career in the public sector in the Office of the Mayor of the City of Trenton, New Jersey. He then worked for law Professor Charles J. Ogletree Jr. and coordinated the Harvard Law School Saturday School Program. He later served as a Research Assistant at Harvard University for Professor Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham where provided the investigative analysis for an biographical work on the life of the late Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. for the W.E.B DuBois Institute for African American Research. Upon completing his work at Harvard, Goff returned to the public sector and served during three Gubernatorial administrations in New Jersey and Virginia, worked in the New Jersey General Assembly Majority Office, administered a program for the non-profit YouthBuild Newark and was appointed to the Office of Public Engagement for the Presidential Inaugural Committee. No stranger to electoral politics, Goff also worked on the Congressional campaign for Massachusetts Congressman John Olver, the Gubernatorial campaign for Governor Jon Corzine, the Senatorial campaign for U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, several DNC targeted campaigns, President Obama’s campaign and most recently served as Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party during the 2014 midterm elections. Before joining Ready for Hilary PAC, Goff served as a Senior Associate at M Public Affairs where he was responsible for managing accounts for marquee national clients, combining his decade of political experience and passion for building strategic corporate and community partnerships. Hans is a graduate of Campaign Management Institute of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University, the Bloustein School for Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University and the College of William and Mary.

Hans Goff's Experience:

Senior Associate at M Public Affairs
February 2013 - March 2014
Managed day-to-day activities for clients including: public affairs campaigns, advising independent expenditure organizations & supporting trade associations in developing legislative agendas. Developed creative ideas for clients' earned and paid media opportunities. Utilized firm tools and methods to deliver thorough and insightful services and generate critical client deliverables including PowerPoint presentations and strategy memos.
Operations Coordinator at Presidential Inaugural Committee
December 2012 - January 2013
Planned, proposed, and organized events for important constituency, NGO, and community leaders. Coordinated ticketing, events, transportation, and other logistics for key constituency group stakeholders Supported the Office of Public Engagement in all operational, logistical, and planning needs surrounding Inaugural weekend events
Regional Field Director at Obama for America
June 2012 - November 2012
Developed and executed an organizing plan for the Northeast Region of North Carolina. Registered over 10,000 rural base voters in five months. Successfully turned out supportive voters that resulted winning 71.4% of the region and having the only Democratic county "flip" in the state. Oversaw four field offices and managed thirty-three field organizers and deputy field organizers.
Founder at Voting Works, LLC.
January 2010 - November 2012
Conducted voter registration drives and energized key constituency groups by offering celebrity surrogates including: Michael K. Williams, HBO series "The Wire | Boardwalk Empire" Amir "Questlove" Thompson, Musician Mike Tyson, Professional Boxer Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Harvard Law School
Program Administrator at YouthBuild Newark
March 2010 - October 2011
Managed US Department of Labor $5M Intermediary Replication Grant and four sub-recipient grantees. Brokered network of youth development practitioners, policymakers, & resource providers in Essex County. Served as a member of (former) Mayor Cory Booker's Youth Policy Board and New Jersey YouthBuild Coalition.
Legislative Director at New Jersey Department of Treasury
February 2009 - 2010
Managed legislative and constituent requests from NJ General Assembly and State Senate. Reviewed and analyzed legislation and assessed its potential impact on the Treasury and its divisions. Instituted a tracking database for state legislative bills.
Legislative Analyst at New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
January 2008 - February 2009
Served as a Legislative Analyst for the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Conducted research on a variety of subjects including matters concerning the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) as well as the Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization, and Consolidation Commission (LUARCC). Worked closely with municipalities and counties through the Division of Local Government Services and participated in trainings by the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority on "Financing Tools for Redevelopment: RADs, RABs, & PILOTs."
Community Outreach Coordinator at New Jersey General Assembly Majority Office
January 2006 - August 2007
Assisted legislators in drafting bills, conducted legislative research and supported district offices in their dealings with state agencies on constituent matters. Designed and implemented individualized constituent outreach programs designed to target segments of the legislative districts. Committee Assistant to Housing & Local Government, Health & Senior Services, and Education.
Southern Regional Director at Ready For Hillary PAC
March 2014
In charge of building and expanding a grassroots network of Hillary supporters in thirteen states who can be activated and mobilized the moment she makes a decision. Managed and developed engagement plans, logistics and timelines. Conducted volunteer trainings and provided feedback and guidance for development.

Hans Goff's Education:

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
2006 – 2008
Masters
American University
Political Certificate
Concentration: Government
The College of William and Mary
BA
Concentration: Government and Black Studies
Northfield Mount Hermon Boarding School
High School

Hans Goff

Government Relations

Hi there! I'm Hans Goff.

Hans Goff's Bio:

Hans Goff's Experience:

Senior Associate at M Public Affairs

Operations Coordinator at Presidential Inaugural Committee

Regional Field Director at Obama for America

Founder at Voting Works, LLC.

Program Administrator at YouthBuild Newark

Legislative Director at New Jersey Department of Treasury

Legislative Analyst at New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Community Outreach Coordinator at New Jersey General Assembly Majority Office

Southern Regional Director at Ready For Hillary PAC

Hans Goff's Education:

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

American University

The College of William and Mary

Northfield Mount Hermon Boarding School