Ellie Nam

Junior @Fordham University | President of Bronx Political Consulting

West Nyack, New York, United States

About

Junior political science major with a background in public policy. Eager to bring passion to the legal industry.

Experience

  • Bronx Political Consulting (On-site)
    • Executive President
      May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Consultant, Client Team 1
      Jan 2026 - May 2026 · 5 mos

      - Support campaign strategy and field organizing through voter and demographic analysis - Conduct opposition and donor research to inform messaging and fundraising - Track legislative activity, volunteers, and stakeholder engagement

  • Project Management Intern at Manhattan Democratic Party
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Government Relations Division | Legislative Representative at New York State Association for College Admission Counseling
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    - Represent Fordham University in NYS budget advocacy, tracking the Executive Budget process through the April 1 deadline and Federal appropriations process. - Lobby state legislators and federal congress members on student financial aid policy, addressing proposed 5% cuts to HEOP and CSTEP, and lobbying for state graduate loan program in light of One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA) cuts

  • Columnist at Fordham Political Review
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    - Authored eight published opinion pieces on public policy, society, economics, international/federal politics - Conduct independent in-depth policy research, data gathering, and fact-checking

  • Touch Care Family (New York City Metropolitan Area)
    • Policy and Legal Research Intern
      May 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      - Conducted needs assessments and data collection on barriers facing low-income families - Operated in a public-interest service environment, supporting client advocacy while adhering to confidentiality and trauma-informed practices relevant to social services - Collaborated with schools, nonprofit service providers, and community organizations to support low-income families through coordinated educational and social-service initiatives

    • Volunteer Research Assistant
      May 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo