
Chaz Cirame
Founder & recruiter helping policy leaders hire game-changing talent
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Washington, D.C.
Joined August 2025
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Community & networking builder — Chaz runs and amplifies communities (Rules of Networking, webinars, and events) and has authored practical guidance on how ideas spread; his Iron Light Lab Report and many speaking/webinar appearances emphasize building real-world and digital networks to help policy and nonprofit professionals advance their work. ironlightlabs+2
Recruiter and talent specialist for the policy / nonprofit sector — As founder of Big Fish Recruiting, Chaz focuses on placing senior, mission-driven leaders; his public materials stress cultural-fit searches, a 'Big Fish' talent guarantee, and deep experience hiring for advocacy, trade associations and nonprofit roles. recruitbigfish+1
Experienced membership, fundraising and development leader — Chaz's prior leadership at ALEC and other development roles show a track record of large-scale membership recruitment, statewide events, and multi-million-dollar fundraising results, which inform his consulting and recruiting work today. americasfuture+1
Public-facing communicator & advisor — He appears frequently as a podcast guest and webinar speaker offering career, networking, and hiring advice; these media appearances plus authored lab material position him as an adviser to campaign professionals and organizational leaders. podchaser+1
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