Sally Miller
About Sally Miller
Sally Miller is the Democratic Politics and Elections Director at ActBlue, with extensive experience in political campaign management and organizational leadership.
Title
Sally Miller is the Democratic Politics and Elections Director at ActBlue, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees political and election-related strategies and operations for the organization.
Professional Background
Sally Miller has an extensive background in politics and campaign management. Prior to her current role, she served as Executive Director at the Minnesota DFL Party from 2019 to 2021. In 2018, she was the Deputy Campaign Manager for Tina Smith for Minnesota. She also ran her own consulting firm, Sally Miller Consulting, from 2015 to 2018, and worked as a Senior Project Manager at Grassroots Solutions from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she held roles such as South and Southwest Political Director at SEIU and Director of Government Affairs at SEIU Local 721.
Education and Expertise
Sally Miller earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Local and Urban Affairs from St. Cloud State University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Her professional expertise includes managing programs with budgets exceeding $20 million, building and expanding participation in membership organizations, and hiring and leading diverse teams.
Campaign Management and Leadership
Throughout her career, Sally Miller has been involved in various high-profile campaign management and leadership roles. At Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorfman’s office, she served as Aide and Campaign Director from 1999 to 2001. She was also part of the United States Senator Paul Wellstone’s staff as a Legislative Aide and Campaign Staff from 1994 to 1998. Known for assembling teams of consultants, board members, donors, and volunteers, she has successfully led teams ranging from 5 to 150 staff members.
Skills and Professional Attributes
Sally Miller is known for her ability to thrive in fast-paced team settings and maintain a good sense of humor. She has a proven track record of successfully managing complex membership organizations and intricate team assemblies. Her leadership skills are highlighted by her experience in diverse roles and the ability to spearhead multi-state plans with significant budgets.