Rashawn Davis
About Rashawn Davis
Rashawn Davis serves as the Associate Director of the Racial Justice Fund at Change.org, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in policy analysis and community organizing, with previous roles at various organizations including the ACLU of New Jersey and The Council of State Governments Justice Center.
Current Role at Change.org
Rashawn Davis serves as the Associate Director of the Racial Justice Fund at Change.org, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing racial justice initiatives and campaigns. His work is based in Brooklyn, New York, where he has been instrumental in shaping the organization's approach to racial equity.
Previous Experience at Change.org
Prior to his current role, Rashawn Davis worked at Change.org in several capacities. He was a Senior Campaigner from 2019 to 2020, and then served as the Manager of the Racial Justice Fund from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Change.org has spanned multiple years, contributing to various campaigns aimed at social justice.
Professional Background in Policy and Community Engagement
Rashawn Davis has a diverse professional background in policy analysis and community organizing. He worked as a Policy Analyst for the Criminal Records Project at The Council of State Governments Justice Center from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Community Organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey from 2014 to 2015, focusing on civil rights issues.
Educational Qualifications
Rashawn Davis holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) from NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Georgetown University between 2010 and 2014. His educational background includes a fellowship in Public Policy and International Affairs at Carnegie Mellon University in 2013.
Internship Experience
Rashawn Davis has gained valuable experience through various internships. He was an Economic Development Intern at Newark Community Economic Development Corporation in 2012 and served as a Legislative Intern for a Ward 5 Councilman in the DC Government from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he interned with the National League of Cities in 2016, focusing on justice reform.