“Filmmaking was never really a dream that I was chasing, but through pursuing it I found what I was chasing,” Wang tellsTeen Vogue “Democracy dies in darkness.” There’s truth to that, but the metaphor reveals a key misunderstanding about how Trump operates. He isn’t Nixon, who operated in darkness until his crimes were revealed and he resigned. Trump has his own lights, his own cameras, and an entire crew producing his version of reality. If you shine a flashlight at someone who’s already under a glaring spotlight like that, you might not be able to see anything new. The task of universe building may seem daunting, and data intensive (which it is), but I haven’t studied statistics since high school, and I haven’t had any issues in my role. There are programs to help with number crunching, so don’t be intimidated. Being a field director is a lot of responsibility: You are a senior staff member on the campaign, but there isn’t one set path you need to follow to get there. Fiedler’s campaign is my first time working as a paid staff member at all. Previously, my only field experience came from being a supervolunteer for a general election last year. Every campaign has its own expectations about previous experience. If you are considering working in field, give it a shot, reach out for support, and you’ll build skills quickly. MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 13: Gigi Hadid walks the runway at the Prada fashion show during Milan Menswear Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2019/20 on January 13, 2019 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)Victor VIRGILE