ANC-NJ to Hold Workshop on ‘Effective Grassroots Advocacy’

RIDGEFIELD, N.J.—On Wed., Dec. 4, the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of New Jersey, in conjunction with the ANCA Eastern Region Endowment Fund, will host a social workshop for community activists featuring Tim White, the vice president of public affairs with Beckerman, an independent full-service strategic communications agency. The event will take place at Bibiz Lounge & Restaurant in Westwood from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Open to professionals and community activists in the New Jersey and New York area, the event will focus on developing an effective grassroots advocacy campaign.

“We look forward to having Tim White speak to our local activists, and help us further engage and collaborate on pressing issues facing our community,” said James Sahagian, chair of ANC-NJ. “Grassroots mobilization and leadership are the key components and foundation of the Armenian National Committee of America. White’s insight will add significantly to help strengthen our effectiveness.”

Tim White is a registered government affairs agent in New Jersey and manages issue advocacy campaigns for local and statewide regulatory/legislative initiatives. He has extensive experience developing and managing strategic programs designed to obtain regulatory approval and stakeholder support for real estate projects and public utilities. Prior to his move to Beckerman, White was vice president at MWW Group and was a political consultant, communications director, and campaign manager for several statewide, legislative, county, and municipal campaigns for elected office. He served as political director for the New Jersey Republican State Committee in 2004, as special assistant to the Mayor of Jersey City and as special assistant to the Bergen County Executive. He is frequently featured as a political commentator and policy analyst on Fox News’ “America Live” with Megyn Kelly, My9 News’ “New Jersey Now,” and on NJTV’s “NJ Today,” and was a member of Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop’s transition team in 2013.

To register for the event, visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=ba4b1b. The $25 registration fee includes appetizers, beer, and wine. For more information, e-mail anc.nj@anca.org or call Sarine Adishian at (646) 265-5144.