Amanda De Jesus, Mpp Email & Phone Number

San Lorenzo Valley, California, United States

As a Committee member, I provide analysis of projects to make recommendations to the Board of Directors or direction to staff. Related topics include Districtwide communications, policies and procedures, execution of contracts, rules and regulations, and strategic planning.

Redwood City, California, United States

As the Communications and Community Engagement Analyst, I get to participate in and manage many projects that directly impact the community. My work ranges from fulfilling the role of Neighborhood Association Liaison to participating with a group of Community Based Organizations and governmental entities to support children's success in North Fair.

San Francisco Bay Area

Updated the City's ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. I researched and wrote policies for various initiatives like animal control and flags. I assisted with communications and community engagement for the transition to district elections in 2018-19.

Oakland, CA

I conducted research and analysis on relevant education and local government policies in the Bay Area. Provided assistance on strategic planning focus groups for Mills College.

Santa Cruz, California

• Co-authored ‘Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment: Use and Needs Study’
• Edited the ‘2017 Climate Adaptation Plan Update’
• Navigated the Ca Coastal Commission re-permitting process effectively for the wind turbine
• Initiated pilot program and collaborated with GRID Alternatives for low-income solar panel installations
• Authored multiple staff reports and resolutions for City Council

Santa Cruz, California

Managed canvassing crews by training employees and preparing where people would be canvassing each day for Environment California and CALPIRG. We go door-to-door to educate people about pertinent state and local issues. We build the grassroots movements on issues like banning fracking, labeling GMOs, getting big money out of politics, and stopping the use.

Santa Cruz, California

• Canvassed door-to-door to organize communities on numerous political campaigns
• Reported individual performance and fundraising metrics, and managed the member database
• Planned, organized, and conducted press conferences, petition drives, and phone banks
• Acted as liaison between senior policy staff, local elected officials, and constituentsAccomplishments:Achieved the highest fundraising in the history of the office ($347 thousand in four months)Managed a team of.

Sacramento, California

Worked with the South Lake Tahoe City Council and Sustainability Committee as well as other coalitions to create their own plastic bag ban. Also wrote press releases, press advisories, letters to city council members and coalitions, scheduled meetings, created an 'ocean scorecard' scoring California legislators on the previous session and their votes in.

Sacramento, California

Customer Service- cashier - recorded phone orders to customer satisfaction- sold product in storeStaff Development- trained new employees on how to use the POS system- taught employees bakery basics, cleaning, storing product - managed store front operations; closed register every night and locked up shop Marketing - represented the company at various.

Sacramento, California

Analyzed relevant legislation to write and summarize previous bills introduced in Senate and the Labor Committee

Sacramento, California

Constituent affairs - handled community member concerns- recorded views and opinions of people calling the Congresswoman Administration- acted as receptionist in the front office- worked alongside staff to prep a daily news brief for the CongresswomanCommunity Outreach- participated in town hall meetings for Sacramentans - attended ribbon cutting ceremony.

Master Of Public Policy (M.P.P.)

Activities and Societies: NetImpact, ICMA

Ba, Government, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa Sorority, Honors Program, Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society

Study Abroad, International Relations And Affairs