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BRAD ROWE - 213.500.8170 - rowe@botecanalysis.com
EDUCATION
University of California - Los Angeles, Luskin School of Public Affairs
2013
Masters in Public Policy – Education, Intl. Development, Violence Reduction (3.6 GPA)
Awarded Ann C. Rosenfield Fellowship – United Way of Greater LA Poverty Alleviation
Editorial Intern & Contributor at Burkle International - The-Generation.net foreign affairs
Luskin Travel Fellowship 2013 to teach social workers and educators at Haitian refugee camp
Co-author of 2012 “Jobs Creation” White Paper for Los Angeles City Hall
Designated as a “Leader at Luskin” in 2013
University of Wisconsin
B.A. Economics – Concentrations Political Science, Business
Spanish-American Institute / UW Platteville program Sevilla, España
Business, Spanish Literature, Flamenco Dance
1993
1990/1991
EXPERIENCE
POLICY AND COMMUNICATIONS
2013 - Present
BOTEC Analysis Corporation
Managing Director
Oversee a dozen research and policy implication projects ranging from literature review, survey,
data analysis, and program evaluation. Organize academic and practitioner groups from top
universities and agencies in the US and worldwide. Administrate corporate transition & reinvention,
branding, market position, contract negotiation, tax compliance and payroll. Guide, contribute to
and edit policy analytic product. Develop focus areas in crime and drug policy and guide proposals.
Published articles and policy product:
“Violence and Drug Control Policy” with Mark Kleiman, Jonathan Caulkins, and Tom
Jacobson, Oxford University Publishing chapter to appear in Catherine Ward and Peter
Donnelly (eds.) Violence: A Global Health Priority, 2014
“Implementing Targeted Enforcement on Colombian Drug Trafficking Organizations” with
Mark Kleiman and Jonathan Caulkins, for DEA Andean Regional Director, 2014
“Reducing Drug Violence in Mexico: Options for Implementing Targeted Enforcement”,
with Jocelyn Chi, Sarah Kruszona, and Lila Hayatdavoudi. Woodrow Wilson International Center
for Scholars (WWICS) and National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S.
Department of Justice, 2013
United Way of Greater Los Angeles - Education
2012 – 2013
Rosenfield Fellow in Education Policy and Advocacy
Increase grad rates and proficiency for all students in LA County. Analyze issues and make policy
recommendations on local, state and national laws, bills and resolutions. Convening of
government, non-profit, advocacy, civil rights, education reform, and union leaders. Outreach for
school board candidate forums and 2013 Ed Summit. Drive West Hollywood pilot school effort.
UCLA Drug Abuse Control Policy
2012
Teaching Assistant
Developed materials and curriculum; led discussions; wrote and corrected assignments and exams.
*Department Award – Distinguished Teaching Assistant in the Department of Public Policy
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Bright Angel Prods - Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
2005 - Present
Tribute Film Producer, Writer, Director, Interviewer (English and Spanish)
Project-manage crew in creation of biographical shorts honoring exceptional public service of
President Santos (Colombia), Sect. Int. Sally Jewel, Andre Agassi; Bill Gates Sr.
* Testimonials: U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton; U.S. Sect Condoleeza Rice; Billy Jean King; Bill Gates Jr.,
US Fed Chair Paul Volcker; Mex. Pres. Ernesto Zedillo; US Sect. State George Shultz et al.
http://www.brightangelprods.com (sample videos)
Password: brightangel
MIPtalk.”Conversations with the Worlds Most Interesting People”
2009 – Present
Founder, Producer, Host
Produced over 100 interviews with acclaimed government, business and pro-social experts.
* Guests: Nobel winner Thomas Steitz, Time Hero of Planet, Hunter Lovins; Human Rights Scholar,
Haleh Esfandiari; White House Science Tech. Thomas Kalil; USAF Brig. General Loree Sutton.
* Partnerships and events: Kellogg Innovation Network at Northwestern; Clinton Global Initiative.
http://www.miptalk.com (sample episodes)
SELECTED FILM and TELEVISION
“Women on the Edge” – Arizona, Sonoran Desert (Producer)
2009
Doc: Examines trials and triumphs of Latina immigrants affected by politics of the U.S./Mex border.
*Funded by the Women’s Found. of Southern Ariz. *Documentary Selection - Mexican Film Festival
Last Straw Productions and Warner Brothers Studios (Writer)
Story writer for dramas that garnered pilot script orders.
2007 - 2009
“Homeless But Not Hopeless” - Los Angeles (Camera and CoProducer)
2007
Short: Five individuals share stories from streets of LA. We learn homelessness is not as it seems.
*Official Selection Palm Beach International Film Festival.
“Carving Out Our Name” – Los Angeles, Chicago, Utah, Toronto (Producer/Subject)
2001
A desperate filmmaker captures the only Hollywood success story shot on film as it happened.
*Official Selection Documentary Competition Toronto International Film Festival.
Film (Actor): Over 25 feature and short films with actors Julia Roberts, Harvey Keitel and Sam
Shepard; and dir./prods. Steven Soderberg and Jerry Bruckheimer and Jon Turteltaub.
*Film honors include: Sundance, Palm Springs Intl., Deuville (Fr.), Tribeca and LA International.
TV (Actor): 78 episodes and six MOWs with actors Simon Baker, Danny Trujo, Janeane Garofalo,
Tom Skerritt, Patrick Dempsey; and TV producers Darren Star, Jenny Bicks and Kevin Williamson.
All Internet Movie Data Base credits (100 titles) at IMDB
POLITICAL
Political Campaigns - Various – Washington DC
Campaign Finance Manager
Raised hundreds of thousands for a Maryland governor race and six U.S. Senatorial races.
1994
1992
United States Information Agency, US State Department – Sevilla, Spain
Ambassador of Goodwill
Served as bilingual US rep and guide at the US Pavilion at the 1992 Universal Exposition in Sevilla,
Spain. Hosted consular events and presented tours of the U.S. Bill of Rights and Cultural Films.
VOLUNTEER and NON-PROFIT WORK
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Friends of Third Street Elementary School – Los Angeles
2006- Present
Co-President, Executive Board, Event Founder
* Raised $200,000 in 2008/09 (+50%) for school site programs and administrative assistance.
* Co-Created the Olympic Games where elementary students collected 3,500 new backpacks full
of school supplies for LA homeless children. Sponsors: NFL, Disney, Whole Foods, The Grove.
* Co-created The Green Team – on site parent-driven weekly recycling in partnership with L.A.
Conservation Corps, an adolescent and young adult job and education provider.
AYSO 78 Soccer / Toluca Baseball / Pan-Pacific and St Brendan’s Basketball 2006- Present
Coach, Asst Coach, Manager, Tournament Coordinator
16 youth teams over eight years: Teaching teamwork, practice and fun through sports.
Chrysalis – Los Angeles
2001- 2010
Teacher, Facilitator, Fundraiser
Facilitated weekly classes on Relapse Prevention, Goal Setting (Español) and Stress Management
(Español). Committee member that originated the million-dollar annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball.
Wrote event scripts for emcees Randy Jackson and Seth MacFarlane.
*Was honored at Chrysalis 25th Anniversary Celebration -- for Butterfly Ball Founding Committee
2004 – 2007
Amnesty International USA – Los Angeles, Washington DC
Delegate Leader
Trained and led delegations to lobby Rep. Diane Watson and Sen. Dianne Feinstein to take African
human rights positions. Led human rights letter writing campaigns to President G.W. Bush.
The Art of Elysium – Los Angeles
2000 - 2005
Story Reader (Spanish), Event Host
Read and taught story-telling to Mexican and Central American terminally ill and burn survivor
children at Shriner’s in Los Angeles. Hosted events centered on art and photography sales.
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