Working Families Party
Robert Duffey has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. Robert has held various roles in different organizations, showcasing their expertise in communications and policy.
Robert'smost recent position was as the National Communications Director at the Working Families Party, starting in 2018. Prior to that, they worked at BerlinRosen as an Account Supervisor from 2016 to 2018, where they provided communication support for various campaigns.
From 2009 to 2016, Duffey served as the Policy and Communications Director at the New Jersey Working Families Alliance. During their tenure, they played a crucial role in successful campaigns for important policies like minimum wage increase, paid sick days, and a millionaire's tax.
Before joining the Alliance, Duffey worked as an intern for the Transportation Equity Program at the Pratt Center for Community Development in 2008. Robert was responsible for conducting factual analysis, collaborating on academic papers and presentations, and assisting with lobbying and grassroots organizing efforts.
In 2006, Duffey served as a Legal Intern in the General Counsel's Office of the New York City Council. Robert'smain responsibilities included vetting proposed legislation for compliance with state and federal law, assisting in the preparation of Members for committee hearings, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Duffey gained further legal experience as a Legal Intern at the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas in 2005. Robert'swork primarily involved conducting legal and factual research, organizing advocacy operations, and supporting lobbying efforts related to criminal justice legislation.
Robert'searlier experiences include working as a Staff Assistant at the Office of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson in 2003, where they conducted research and assisted with administrative tasks, and an internship at the Office of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2001, where they conducted legal and factual research, prepared remarks and press materials, and responded to constituent concerns.
Robert Duffey obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History and Philosophy from New York University. Robert then pursued their Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree at The University of Texas School of Law.
Working Families Party
Together We Can Make the Future and Build a Country Where Everyone Can Thrive. We believe that no matter where we come from or what our color, most of us want the same things. We want to earn enough to thrive, not just survive, and leave a better future for our kids. We want healthy food and clean water, safe neighborhoods and a safe world. We want to be free. But the richest people on Earth — and the political insiders who serve them — have rigged the rules of our economy and our democracy to grab up wealth and power for themselves. They have defunded our schools, undermined community services, and stripped working people of the right to organize into unions. And then they blame poor people or people of different races or different places — aiming to divide us and distract us from what we have in common. The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across our differences to make a better future for us all. We’re a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. We want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.