Jacob Gelman

Student / Brown University

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Providence, City of Providence, ProvidenceMember since September 4, 2023

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About

I'm a staunch advocate for lgbt rights. I'm originally from Melbourne, Florida. I am a board member for colectiva queer and a founder of the political action group Florida Fighting Fascism. I have worked with the Brevard Democratic Party, Equality Florida (twice), Congressman Darren Soto, and am a current fellow with People for Power Florida.

I am a current student at Brown University studying political science. At university, I am part of the philosophy, politics, and economics society and the Brown Debating Union. I have written for Queerty, OutTraveler, and Florida Today.

I am the author of the young adult gay romance novel entitled Butterflies In The End Zone (2023).

Experience

People Power For Florida, Florida — Brevard Organizer

Summer 2023

Competitive paid position. Worked 10-20 hours a week. Responsible for weekly calls, organizing events, and attending events to register voters.

US House of Representatives, DC — Legislative Intern

JANUARY 2023 - MAY 2023

Worked 26 hours a week. Responsibilities included responding to constituent calls, a legislative project, and responding to emails.

Brown Debating Union, Brown — Member

September 2021 - PRESENT

As a member of the Brown Debating Union I travel to tournaments across the northeast to compete in American Parliamentary style debate. I have won awards for my speaking twice and broke into quarterfinals three times.

Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society, Brown — Fellow

SEPTEMBER 2021 - PRESENT

Competitive paid position. Must attend biweekly meetings and two lectures a semester. Must remain up to date with readings. Must participate in discussions.

Equality Florida, Remote — Summer Fellow

Summer 2022

Competitive paid position. Worked 12 hours a week. Responsibilities included weekly zoom calls, phone banking, financial research, and use of excel. Granted a three week extension due to quality of work.