Brian Eisold

Essays & Analysis

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• Published 50+ essays on democracy, inequality, climate, and political framing, read by policymakers, activists, and academics.

• Translate moral philosophy and policy into clear, urgent language through metaphor and framing, sparking civic dialogue and shifting perception.

• Portfolio includes long-form essays, rapid-response commentary, and narrative frameworks for advocacy groups.

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Public Messaging & Speeches

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• Delivered speeches at civic events and rallies, covered in local and national outlets.

• Developed scripts and talking points that reframed policy debates (student debt, tax reform, climate justice) into accessible, galvanizing messages.

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Experience

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State Director – Tax March Wisconsin (2017–2021)

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• Directed statewide comms and organizing strategy as sole staff lead, executing 20–30 events annually, from postcard actions to rallies with 2,000–3,000+ attendees.

• Authored speeches, talking points, and press releases for every action; secured coverage across Wisconsin and achieved viral international attention (as far as Yahoo New Zealand).

• Designed creative tactics such as “Taxmas Caroling” and a 20-foot inflatable Trump Chicken, leveraging humor and disruption to earn free media.

• Built coalitions with grassroots orgs (Indivisible chapters, advocacy groups), mobilizing volunteers and sustaining campaigns without paid staff.

• Pitched Milwaukee as host city for the Tax March National Conference; co-led logistics, agenda design, and messaging for organizers nationwide.

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Civic Organizer (2003–Present)

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• Coordinated advocacy campaigns on student debt, healthcare access, and climate justice.

• Delivered speeches and facilitated rallies covered by state and national media.

• Known for blending creative disruption with message discipline to make issues visible and actionable.

Supporting Projects

(Systems Thinking & Strategy)

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REACH Program (Concept & Proposal)

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• Designed a student-centered academic framework to help students track performance and advocate for reassessments.

• Demonstrated systems-thinking: aligning student agency, teacher workload, and institutional capacity.

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Beauty as Praxis

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• Document photography, aquascapes, and native gardening projects as living systems that cultivate calm and resilience.

• Reflects transferable skills in design, storytelling, and sustainable planning.