About Blake Dodd
I analyze policy with a focus on how decisions are made and who they affect. My work connects high-level policy decisions to their practical consequences.
I specialize in workforce programs, regulatory interpretation, and state program evaluation, with experience advising on funding decisions affecting colleges and employers, and a background in legislative research and budget support in Texas and Louisiana. My writing centers on how governmental systems implement policy, and the importance of alignment with the original intent of a law or regulation.
Experience
Grant Specialist III and Program Specialist III, Texas Workforce Commission (2021-2025): managed the grant lifecycle and evaluated statewide workforce grant proposals for community colleges and employers, resolving compliance questions against program rules and internal guidance.
Director of Governmental Affairs, Restart Louisiana (2017): conducted policy research and worked with state legislators to advance a resolution seeking a study on establishing a residential reentry center.
Management Intern, Office of Planning and Budget, Louisiana Division of Administration (2015-2016): supported the Governor’s Executive Budget and tracked corrections-related legislation.
Legislative Bill Analyst and Capstone Fellow, Texas House of Representatives (2015): analyzed legislation across appropriations, transportation, and human services.
Earlier, I got my start in the political process, with grassroots and voter-outreach work on congressional and state campaigns, and internships in the office of U.S. Senator Jon Kyl and the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.
Education
Master of Public Service and Administration (MPSA), The George H. W. Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University, 2015
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, summa cum laude, Barrett, The Honors College, Arizona State University, 2012
Certifications
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) & Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Original
Issue Date: October 1, 2025 | Expiration Date: October 1, 2028
Contact
blake@policyfieldnotes.com
