Brook Balentine-Alfino

WORKEXPERIENCE

Office of Senator McCaskill – Field Representative Jan 2008-Present

• Plan and execute outreach events such as grant training workshops, kitchen table talks, and meetings

• Build relationships with organizations, municipalities, and individuals to provide assistance navigating the federal grant process in addition to establishing connections with representatives of federal agencies

• Research federal, state, and foundation grants and loans as a service for constituents

• Supervise and hire interns

Education

• Currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Library Science and Information Systems at the University of Central Missouri

• Received a Bachelor's of Arts Degree from Baker University in Political Science

Associations and Awards

• Rider C. and J Lavenia Edwards Memorial Scholarship Recipient

• Baker University Departmental Scholarship and Participation Awards

• Member of the Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus

•Former USAction Board Member

• Former AFSCME Member