Helen Gilson

	Helen Gilson
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	Central Committee Member; Libertarian Party of Ohio
	2021-present—
	Personal Details
Residence:	Ohio
Party:	Libertarian
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Candidate for Region 3 Rep at 2022 LNC Convention

Vested interest in Liberty Movement throughout Region Three:

Live in Ohio
Husband from Auburn, Michigan with family in Auburn, Midland and Canton
Sons live in Elkhart, Indiana and Lafayette, Indiana
Work in Newport, Kentucky
Lifetime Member Libertarian Party

Focus and passion:

Achieving & maintaining 50 state ballot access via courts and statehouse
Big “L” Candidates at all levels
Funding CRM to expand resources and capabilities
Fiscal responsibility
Strategic partnerships with issues-based alliances

Personal

Business Intelligence Process Manager
USCCA Firearms Instructor
Military Veteran
Numerous roles in local / federal campaigns
Active in County and State Party

Central Committee Member

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2021 – Current | Columbus, OH

Former Christian Liberty Caucus - Chair

CLCLP | 2019 – 2020 | National

Former Executive Committee – Vice-Chair

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2019 – 2020 | Columbus, OH

Former Central Committee Member

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2018 – 2020 | Columbus, OH

In May 2018, I offered a stated goal of increasing delegate count with National by increasing state memberships to at least fifth place. In 7 months, memberships have gone up 45, approximately 8% since May. We moved from Number 7 in the country to Number 5.

Executive Committee Member – At-Large

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2018 – 2019 | Columbus, OH

Field Development Director

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2018 – 2019 | Columbus, OH

Building a Field Team to develop a positive image of Libertarian approaches to public issues. Recruited five Regional teams welcoming new members, organizing local county parties, developing members into future LPO leaders and candidates, speaking events, and outreach. Recruit, develop and support leaders for the creation of 88 county LPO Affiliates and County Development Groups, promoting the growth of present and future LPO membership. Organize the grass-roots support of Libertarian state and national campaigns. Connect volunteers through community outreach, petitioning, campaigning, speaking engagements as well as local social events.

National Convention Delegate

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2018 | New Orleans, LA

Was delegate in the National convention, actively campaigning on behalf of the members of the LPO.

State Convention Delegate

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2018 | Columbus, OH

Was delegate in the State convention, actively campaigning on behalf of the members of the LPO.

Assistant Field Development Director

Libertarian Party of Ohio | 2017 – 2018 | Columbus, OH

Welcomed new members. Recruiting LPO membership. Provided technical support and training of LPO NationBuilder database. Circulated petitions.

State Volunteer Coordinator

Johnson Campaign | 2016 | Columbus, OH

Recruited and trained volunteers with campaign tools. Circulated petitions and engaged the community.