1. Jennifer Tomany
2729 Forest Park Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76110
847-558-9145 • jennifer.tomany@tcu.edu
EDUCATION
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, John V. Roach Honors College, Class of 2015 Aug 2011-Present
AddRan College of Liberal Arts– B.S. Political Science, B.S. Economics
Undergraduate GPA (+/-): Political Science- 3.88; Economics- 3.45; Overall- 3.5
• Hatton W. Sumners Distinguished Scholar • TCU Pillar of Leadership Award
• TCU Dean’s Academic Scholarship Recipient
• 2014 TFAS Freedom Scholar
• Political Science Distinction Program
• YAF Club 100 “Top Conservative Activist”
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CATO INSTITUTE, Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity Summer Research Assistant, Washington, D.C. Jun-Aug 2014
• Conducted research for various Cato scholars regarding international economic development. Topics included international trade,
Latin American public policy, and economic indicators of development. Heavy analytical/spreadsheet work.
• Helped create and input data for humanprogress.org, a Cato website, and developed the 2.0 version of said site.
• Participated in a series of seminars on diverse topics ranging from American political thought to monetary policy.
FORT WORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, Economic Development Intern, Fort Worth, TX Jan-April 2014
• Spearheaded the creation of an International Protocol Handbook that provides business, economic, and cultural information to be
used for the purpose of interacting with foreign business representatives.
• Amassed a database of documents with aforementioned information and complied it into one source.
KONNI BURTON, SENATE DISTRICT 10, Campaign Associate, Fort Worth, TX Jan-May 2014
• Assisted in coordinating and carrying out campaign duties, including phone banking, block walking, attending fundraisers, and
promoting the campaign on social media for a winning candidate.
• Communicated with numerous members of the community to gather and disseminate information on campaign issues/candidates.
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Fort Worth, TX
Recreation Center, Member Services May 2013-2014
• Managed the front desk to provide excellent customer service to patrons and oversee day-to-day operations.
Residence Hall Desk Assistant Aug 2011-Dec 2012
• Managed the front desk of three different dormitories on campus (Milton Daniel, King/Wright Halls).
• Worked with Hall Director and Resident Assistants in planning and implementing hall events.
LEADERSHIP
THE FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES, Engalitcheff Institute Participant and Scholar, Washington, D.C. Jun-Jul 2014
• The oldest TFAS program, the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative and Political Economic Systems (ICPES) was established in
1970 and is intended for students interested in careers in government, public policy, and academia. This program offers students a
thorough examination of the American political tradition and market economics through comparative study.
• Selected along with 89 other students from around the world to take part in the 2014 ICPES program.
• Interned in Washington D.C., took classes at George Mason University, and participated in site briefing at key Washington
institutions, guest lectures featuring policy experts, and networking events.
• Currently an active alumni and ambassador for The Fund for American Studies (TFAS).
• 2014 TFAS Freedom Scholar. Every year, TFAS brings together a group of young alumni known as the Freedom Scholars for a
weekend of continuing education and networking opportunities. This group is by invitation only and is made up of 15-20 of the
top students from the last program year. This year’s Freedom Scholars weekend will take place in D.C. in February of 2015. I will
participate in a Curriculum of Liberty Seminar entitled “Liberty and Equality,” co-sponsored by TFAS and Liberty Fund, Inc.
TCU HONORS CABINET, Class of 2015 Representative Aug 2011-Present
• Selected as an Honors representative to act as a liaison between more than 800 Honors students and 12 faculty members.
• Plan, execute, and oversee campus-wide and community events for John V. Roach Honors College, including Honors Week,
Convocation, an annual student-faculty volleyball tournament and Honors student field trips.
• Assisted in establishing TEDXTCU, an annual event that combines videos and live speakers with the goal of sparking deep
discussion on an engaging topic and connecting participants in a small group setting of about 200 attendees.
• Coordinator of Big Questions, a monthly discussion-based event that requires much coordination, planning and creativity.

2. TCU CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, Class of 2015 Fellow Jan 2012–Present
• Participant of a highly selective four-year leadership development program created by the Chancellor and guided by the Social
Change Model of Leadership Development that involves weekly cohort meetings, personal assessments, leadership
seminars/workshops, team building, community service, and a senior legacy project.
TCU YOUNG AMERICANS FOR FREEDOM, President, Co-Founder Aug 2012-Present
• Host prominent speakers and activism events on campus to encourage students to be more politically informed and active.
• Attend conferences across the U.S. through Young America’s Foundation to learn more about conservative issues and how to
better educate students about these issues.
• Certified “Top Conservative Student Activist” and member of YAF Club 100.
• Organized and carried out two big name speaker events (Bay Buchanan and John Stossel) for students/community members that
each had over 100 in attendance. The event included organizing transportation/logistics, dinner, speech, and a reception, and
required weeks of planning and coordination.
ONE AT TCU, Founder Aug 2013-Present
• Educate and mobilize students on global issues of extreme poverty and preventable disease through activism events on campus.
• Attend various lectures and seminars on policy-making, lobbying, and global poverty issues and collaborate with other students,
leaders, and activists to share, educate and mobilize in the fight against poverty.
• Meet with members of Congress and staffers on Capitol Hill in D.C. to discuss life-saving programs and foreign aid.
OTHER SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
• Bloomberg Assessment Test score: 550. Top sections: Global Markets, Investment Banking, Financial Statements Analysis
• Proficient in Spanish
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Statistical analysis software knowledge (E-Views)
• Lobbying experience: Austin, Texas; Washington, D.C.