Christopher is the son of Thomas and Annamma John.
EDUCATION & ACADEMIC HONORS:
B.A. with Honors in Political Science; Rutgers, The State
- Inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science National Honor Society), May 2007
- Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society, May 2007
- Pursuing M.A. on scholarship;
EMPLOYMENT:
- Provided Military Honors to the families of Army Veterans by reporting to the cemetery or funeral home, providing the Military service of playing TAPS to commemorate the fallen soldiers, folding the American Flag, and presenting the folded flag to the loved ones of the fallen Veteran.
- Provided security for major transportation facilities throughout
- Provided assistance in various natural disasters such as flooding throughout the State.
Grassroots Campaigns, Political Organizer, September 2008 to November 2008
- Worked on behalf of the Democratic National Committee to build direct support for Barrack Obama and other Democrats running for office across the country.
- Presented to people of all backgrounds, ages, and incomes about their personal and political issues and concerns while canvassing door-to-door in communities throughout
- Helped build political power for the Democratic Party by identifying hundreds of new grassroots donors and supporters.
AmeriCorps, Community Organizer, March 2009 to Present –
- Committed a year of national service engaged in providing community service in a major, densely urban city in NJ which faces numerous social and economic challenges.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of food pantry administration in the role as an assistant supervisor in the food pantry.
- Created an entire new service that provides monthly food delivery to over 200 elderly and disabled individuals living in
- Worked with churches and local community organizations to teach individuals about the importance of proper nutrition in preventing dietary deficiencies and disease.
- Provided street outreach to indigent individuals either living or soliciting on the streets of
- Organized, participated and held leadership responsibilities in nearly every service event conducted by
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
NJPIRG Hunger & Homelessness Campaign, Project Coordinator
Sept. 2004 to Dec. 2006 –
- Organized grassroots events to collect large amounts of money and food as well as more student volunteers to assist at Elijah’s Promise Soup Kitchen.
- Coordinated and hosted an educational panel consisting of homeless people around the
- Advocated for national legislation for an increase in Section 8 housing by hosting a letter writing campaign to our local Congressmen, Frank Pallone and Rush Holt, which would ensure affordable housing for millions of Americans.
- Influential in planning the Hunger Cleanup for the greater New Brunswick area, which raised over $5,500 for local shelters and involved over 70 volunteers in a daylong service event at 12 sites in the area.
Student Government President – March 2005 to June 2006 –
- Learned how to foster teamwork through compromise, dedication, and commitment.
- Had the honor and privilege of representing and advocating for over 3,000 students.
- Helped produce quality seminars, such as one on financial management given by Ameriprise; quality events, such as a trip to see the Christmas Spectacular and a Brunch Cruise around
Lobbied Congress with
May 2005 & May 2006 –
- Selected twice to accompany Rutgers University President Richard McCormick and Rutgers Vice President for Student Affairs Gregory Blimling to Capitol Hill as one of 16 Rutgers students committed to being proactive on issues that affect thousands at
- The
ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES & AWARDS:
- Member of
- Featured on cover of
- Profiled in Rutgers SAS brochure. which is sent out to over 20,000 high school students accepted into
- Only student selected to address 800 students with their families at University Commencement -
- Only AmeriCorps member in the state selected to introduce the NJ Secretary of State – May 2008
