Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Derwin Dubose is a public affairs strategist who connects people to policy. Specifically, Derwin helps social sector organizations navigate the intersection of policy, press, and advocacy. He has led award-winning efforts to raise over $2 million, elect candidates to state and federal offices, and change policies affecting millions.

Work History

• Dalton for Governor
• Deputy Campaign Manager
• January 2012 to Present

• Manage grassroots and grass-tops voter mobilization and social media for Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Built network of 108 public officials and secured endorsements from 13 organizations and newspapers.

• North Carolina Office of the Lieutenant Governor
• Constituent Outreach and Assistant Policy Director
• October 2010 to May 2012

• Manage statewide constituent services, public engagement and legislative advocacy focused on Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton's policy priorities: economic development, early childhood education, education reform, and environmental protection.

• North Carolina Department of State Treasurer
• Director of Financial Literacy Policy and Programs
• April 2009 to October 2010

• Launched statewide policy and advocacy initiative to help public employees and low-to-moderate income residents weather the economic crisis. Managed policy development, press relations, event planning, and strategic partnerships for all projects.

• Ronald McDonald House of Durham
• Annual Fund Director and Chief Fundraising Officer
• November 2007 to April 2009

• Led 7staff, 6 contractors and 40 surrogates in launching charity’s first million dollar fundraising program – including major gifts, events, and direct mail – to support 13,000 critically ill children and their families. Averted recession-driven layoffs by raising $1.65M, marking a 69% revenue increase over 2006.

• North Carolina Democratic Party
• Constituent Services and House Finance Director
• June 2006 to November 2007

• Managed field, fundraising, and voter protection for young, teen, college, senior, religious, Latino and African American democrats. Managed fundraising and compliance for 68 candidate committees to expand Democratic majority in the N.C. General Assembly and Congressional delegation.

Education

• Northwestern University
• Master of Arts, Public Policy and Administration
• 2011 - 2014

• North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership
• Fellowship, Political Management
• 2010 - 2010

• Duke University
• Certificate, Non-profit Management
• 2006 - 2008

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Bachelor of Arts, American History
• 2002 - 2006

• John Motley Morehead Scholar - highest undergraduate merit award in N.C., oldest merit scholarship in the U.S.