Tyler Dashner

Tyler Dashner has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. Tyler started their career as an Online Communications Director for Friends of Blanche Lincoln, where they designed and implemented a successful digital communication strategy for a high-profile U.S. Senate campaign. Tyler then moved on to work as a Press & Research Assistant for the United States Senate, where they handled press inquiries, drafted press releases, and managed the Senator's papers and records.

Afterwards, Tyler joined Anne Lewis Strategies, LLC as a Senior Digital Strategist, developing and executing digital communications and marketing strategies for key U.S. Senate and U.S. House races. Tyler then transitioned to education, working as a Substitute Teacher at Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. and later as a Teacher and Associate Teacher at Houston ISD. During their time as a teacher, Tyler leveraged innovative technology and data to differentiate instruction and improve learning outcomes for diverse student populations.

Moving into the nonprofit sector, Tyler joined Educators for Excellence, serving in various roles including National Director of Advocacy and Digital. In this role, they provided strategic vision and support for advocacy campaigns, led the organization's digital marketing strategy, and managed staff and consultants to expand their digital footprint.

Tyler continued their work in education as a Middle School Teacher at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), where they further honed their teaching skills and made a positive impact on student learning. Tyler then moved to the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and National Honor Society, where they currently serve as Managing Director, Growth Strategy and Director, Digital Strategy.

In addition to their professional experiences, Tyler has a proven track record of achieving recognition for their teaching skills, including being awarded Teacher of the Year and Teacher of the Month multiple times. Overall, Tyler's work experience showcases their expertise in digital strategy, advocacy, and education.

Tyler Dashner completed their Master of Arts degree in Museology/Museum Studies from The Johns Hopkins University from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, from 2004 to 2008, they attended Oklahoma Baptist University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, specializing in Political Science & Communications. In 2007, they also briefly attended Georgetown University, although it is not specified whether they obtained a degree in Economics & Public Policy from there. Additionally, Tyler Dashner has obtained certifications in Social Studies / Grades 7-12 Level from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in November 2019, and in Social Studies 7-12 from the Texas Education Agency, although the exact month and year of obtaining the latter certification are not provided.