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California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

As the Strategic Communications Manager, I spearhead the development and execution of our organization's inaugural integrated strategic communications plan, significantly enhancing our brand identity and elevating our visibility among key stakeholders. I play a pivotal role in driving alignment across both external and internal communications efforts, ensuring a cohesive messaging strategy.Key Responsibilities:-Design and implement a comprehensive communications plan to boost brand… Show more As the Strategic Communications Manager, I spearhead the development and execution of our organization's inaugural integrated strategic communications plan, significantly enhancing our brand identity and elevating our visibility among key stakeholders. I play a pivotal role in driving alignment across both external and internal communications efforts, ensuring a cohesive messaging strategy.Key Responsibilities:-Design and implement a comprehensive communications plan to boost brand recognition and stakeholder engagement.-Manage and mentor the Communications Associate, overseeing website administration, content development, and a robust digital strategy that drives significant growth in social media channels.-Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with press and media outlets, effectively managing press lists and securing coverage for special events, public announcements, and major initiatives.-Direct the creation and distribution of all digital and print collateral, including newsletters, brochures, and the annual report, ensuring brand consistency and timely communication of key organizational updates. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

As the Senior Communications Manager at LCF, I played a key role in co-developing and executing the organization's inaugural strategic communications plan. This plan effectively articulated and advanced LCF's mission through bold public relations messaging.Key Responsibilities:-Co-developed and implemented LCF’s first comprehensive strategic communications plan, advancing the organization’s mission with impactful public relations messages.-Built strategic partnerships to enhance… Show more As the Senior Communications Manager at LCF, I played a key role in co-developing and executing the organization's inaugural strategic communications plan. This plan effectively articulated and advanced LCF's mission through bold public relations messaging.Key Responsibilities:-Co-developed and implemented LCF’s first comprehensive strategic communications plan, advancing the organization’s mission with impactful public relations messages.-Built strategic partnerships to enhance LCF’s reputation as a trusted source of information on Latino issues, strengthening our role as a respected disseminator and conduit of crucial information.-Led community affairs and government relations efforts during a critical growth phase, and curated engaging content for social media to showcase LCF’s impact, highlight stories, acknowledge donors, and celebrate community partners. Show less

Sacramento, California Area

As the Deputy Director of Digital, I spearheaded the creation and implementation of digital communication outreach plans during the COVID-19 pandemic, including pioneering Latinx-specific outreach. By developing culturally competent messaging, graphics, and PSAs, I achieved a remarkable 4,529% increase in engagement across platforms.Key Responsibilities:- Designed and executed digital communication strategies during COVID-19, with a focus on Latinx-specific outreach, resulting in a… Show more As the Deputy Director of Digital, I spearheaded the creation and implementation of digital communication outreach plans during the COVID-19 pandemic, including pioneering Latinx-specific outreach. By developing culturally competent messaging, graphics, and PSAs, I achieved a remarkable 4,529% increase in engagement across platforms.Key Responsibilities:- Designed and executed digital communication strategies during COVID-19, with a focus on Latinx-specific outreach, resulting in a dramatic increase in engagement.- Developed and managed rapid response communications for the Governor's Office social media channels and coordinated crisis communication efforts with state agencies.- Collaborated with senior leadership to craft cohesive communication strategies for key policy initiatives related to homelessness, climate, and state emergencies, ensuring clear, thoughtful, and timely messaging. Show less

Sacramento, California, United States

As the Assistant Director of Digital, I managed all social media accounts for the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, ensuring consistent voice, tone, and branding across platforms. By curating content informed by social trends and user feedback, I achieved an impressive net audience growth of 8,263% and increased click-through rates by 5,119%.Key Responsibilities:-Oversaw the management of social media accounts for the Governor’s Office, ensuring cohesive voice, tone… Show more As the Assistant Director of Digital, I managed all social media accounts for the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom, ensuring consistent voice, tone, and branding across platforms. By curating content informed by social trends and user feedback, I achieved an impressive net audience growth of 8,263% and increased click-through rates by 5,119%.Key Responsibilities:-Oversaw the management of social media accounts for the Governor’s Office, ensuring cohesive voice, tone, and branding across all platforms.-Developed and curated content based on social trends and user feedback, driving substantial audience growth and engagement.-Partnered with community groups to amplify projects and highlight the administration’s values, enhancing public outreach and engagement. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

At USC Shoah Foundation, an educational and research institute founded by Steven Spielberg to foster empathy and understanding through genocide survivor testimony, I served as the Education Program Coordinator. In this role, I produced high-level internal and external quarterly reports, including budgets, donor and grant reports, and educational research updates.Key Responsibilities:-Generated comprehensive reports, including budgets, donor updates, grant reports, and educational… Show more At USC Shoah Foundation, an educational and research institute founded by Steven Spielberg to foster empathy and understanding through genocide survivor testimony, I served as the Education Program Coordinator. In this role, I produced high-level internal and external quarterly reports, including budgets, donor and grant reports, and educational research updates.Key Responsibilities:-Generated comprehensive reports, including budgets, donor updates, grant reports, and educational research findings, while analyzing quantitative data to inform decision-making.-Engineered logistics systems for global and domestic educational programs, managing calendars and ensuring seamless execution.-Designed and distributed weekly e-newsletters to keep stakeholders informed, ensuring effective communication and engagement. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

At Silverlake Conservatory of Music, founded by Red Hot Chili Peppers' Michael “Flea” Balzary to offer scholarships and musical education in Los Angeles County, I served as an Administrative Assistant. In this role, I played a key part in enhancing the organization's communication and social media presence while managing a range of administrative functions.Key Responsibilities:-Spearheaded the rebranding of the organization’s social media channels, focusing on aesthetics and… Show more At Silverlake Conservatory of Music, founded by Red Hot Chili Peppers' Michael “Flea” Balzary to offer scholarships and musical education in Los Angeles County, I served as an Administrative Assistant. In this role, I played a key part in enhancing the organization's communication and social media presence while managing a range of administrative functions.Key Responsibilities:-Spearheaded the rebranding of the organization’s social media channels, focusing on aesthetics and communication to strengthen online presence.-Oversaw customer service operations and managed scheduling for over 20 instructors, ensuring smooth daily operations.-Coordinated logistics and facilitated communication for community engagement and fundraising initiatives, supporting the Conservatory’s mission and outreach efforts. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

The USC School of Cinematic Arts undergraduate program offers an education in the cultural, historical, and narrative constructs of both new and traditional media. As a Teaching Assistant, I facilitated university film and communications courses for over 100 undergraduate students, creating weekly presentations and lectures based on learning objectives and lecture materials. Additionally, I developed undergraduate curriculum and syllabi with professors and evaluated student progress according… Show more The USC School of Cinematic Arts undergraduate program offers an education in the cultural, historical, and narrative constructs of both new and traditional media. As a Teaching Assistant, I facilitated university film and communications courses for over 100 undergraduate students, creating weekly presentations and lectures based on learning objectives and lecture materials. Additionally, I developed undergraduate curriculum and syllabi with professors and evaluated student progress according to instructor and university criteria. Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

As a Research Assistant for Professor Dolores Inés Casillas, PhD, I collected and analyzed data related to Latina/o representation in film, television, and media. Additionally, I conducted literature reviews across disciplines to support her research.

Master'S Degree, Cinema And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: USC Latino Alumni Association Earning a Master of Arts in Cinema & Media Studies offered a comprehensive.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chicana/O Studies With A Minor In Latin American And Iberian Studies

Activities and Societies: M.U.J.E.R. de UCSB (Women United for Justice, Education, and Revolution at UCSB) and El Congreso (Official.

Associate Of Science - As, Social Sciences

Honors: Presidental Honors

High School Diploma