M+R’s expert trainers have helped organizations big and small develop and hone their campaign skills to reach their audiences more effectively – raising more money, generating more support, increasing volunteer and voter turn-out, and connecting with the media and policymakers again and again, around the country. Some of our top trainers include:
Lori Fresina is one of M+R’s lead trainers, helping organizations build their capacity to execute successful campaigns that reach short- and long-term goals. Lori is an expert in community mobilization, regional collaboration, grassroots development and public health communication for a political audience. Her training clients at M+R have included the College Board, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Habitat for Humanity International, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance, and Sociedad Latina.
C.B. Pearson has been a public interest advocate for more than 30 years and specializes in advocacy and civic skills training. He has developed and directed trainings for such diverse groups as the college campus-based BACCHUS Network, Trout Unlimited, and the Robert Wood Johnson SmokeLess States Initiative. C.B.’s trainings are praised for their healthy mix of group exercises and practical, hands-on exercises tailored to the challenges faced by participants.
Tom Novick, Executive Vice President, is a strategist, trainer and consultant with 30 years of experience on issue and electoral campaigns. Tom helps nonprofits, foundations and individual philanthropists evaluate issues and campaigns, providing in-depth political assessment, strategy and training to clients including the League of Conservation Voters, America Votes, the Beldon Fund, and many others.
Diane Pickles has nearly 20 years of experience in public health policy and advocacy, including 10 years working on tobacco control and smoke-free policies. Diane is an experienced trainer, empowering the staff and advocates of M+R clients like the College Board, Massachusetts Health Council and Healthcare for All with the tools and know-how to run effective campaigns. Diane has also conducted trainings at both national and local conferences, including the National Tobacco Control Conference.
Leslie Kerns is an expert on strategic messaging and communications, with a stellar reputation for helping nonprofits and other mission-focused organizations connect with key audiences. At M+R, Leslie has led media trainings for clients including Habitat for Humanity International and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Darcy Scott Martin is a former grassroots advocate, lobbyist and Capitol Hill denizen who has provided common sense advice and training to first-time Hill visitors and long-time Lobby Day participants for organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and the Women Legislators’ Lobby. At M+R, Darcy provides Lobby Day management and training to clients like American Diabetes Association, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance and Habitat for Humanity International.
