Education Justice Academy envisions school boards that make a profound difference in the quality and culture of school districts to improve student outcomes. We train highly competent school governance leaders to advance educational justice in schools.

- Political Analysis for Policy Makers, Co-Lecturer Bruce Cain, Lanhee Chen Spring ‘23- Problem-Solving for Social Change, Paul Brest, Winter '21 SLS, Fall '21- Pathways to Public Service, Larry Litvak Winter 22'- Strategic Philanthropy and Impact Investing, Paul Brest, Spring '22- Community Organizing: People, Power, and Change, Marshall Ganz, Spring '22

Provide policy development consulting services and training to 5,000+ elected officials, county and district administrators, and the general public, ensuring school district compliance with policy requirements Monitor, review, and analyze state and federal legislation using WestLaw and 700 sample school district policies; make recommendations to 65+ districts for updates to district policies and procedures Write sample district policies, adopted by over 800 member school districts across the state

Served as primary advisor in shaping and executing policy agenda; performed research and analysis to advance second term priorities and over 10 policy initiatives for the SSPICoordinated four SSPI office staff responsible for executing the SSPI’s daily schedule, correspondence, and briefingsLed a department-wide team of 15 staff members to develop and implement three-year strategic plan

Primary liaison between the SSPI and external stakeholders, elected officials, and the publicBriefed SSPI daily on state and federal education issues, including Early Education, School Facilities, Charter Schools, Curriculum Frameworks, Teacher Recruitment, Retention and Tenure, and Educational Technology Facilitated monthly Professional Learning Roundtable for 100+ CDE staff

Project manager to the $223 million eight-year student-led Lower Sproul Redevelopment Project: represented 200+ student groups, chaired the governance committee and developed the final project budgetWrote operational policies for building access and security, building occupation, and event reservationsFinalized four Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the UC Board of Regents and students

Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President, whose office served as the Chief Financial Officer of the 501(c)3 non-profit organization, as well as the Chair of the Senate, which serves as the legislative arm of the ASUC.Accomplishments– Managed 55 staff members, including interns, directors, and project managers– Planned and led a two-week training conference for incoming elected representatives, including learning outcomes and group objectives– Developed brand new office structure, including job descriptions and responsibilities, facilitated recruitment and hiring of 60+ staff– Secured $100,000 in grant funding for ASUC programs, including the establishment of an endowment fund, a fundraising director, the redevelopment of the ASUC Website and a part- time counselor for staff and students– Facilitated committee of five to reorganize and rewrite governing documents for organization- Directed two Associate Chiefs of Staff to leaddaily staff development and management, including staff retention and wellness programming– Developed Intern Program for 200 first-year students, including 16-week curriculum and programming for the semester– Facilitated a campaign to reinvest and redevelop the Cal Lodge, a revenue generating property owned by UC Berkeley for over 75 years– Organized the first ever ASUC Master Plan and Visioning Documents– Facilitated and staffed the first ever ASUC Executive Council

One of 20 elected senators at the ASUC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that collectively represents over 36,000 students and provides resources and advising to over 1,000 student organizations.AccomplishmentsAdvocate for working students, centralized advising service for working students, improving financial literacy, increasing the minimum wage for work-study students, and educational programming for rights in the workplaceCreated a community-led Mental Health Advocacy Agenda to propose policy changes and university programs to address the mental health and suicide rates of studentsSecured $50,000 in funding to create Student Health Care Access Plan for 350 undocumented and low-income studentsLed campaign to restrict commercialization and solicitation of public spaces on campus.Sole undergraduate student representative to the Academic Senate Committee on Academic Planning and Resource Allocation. Collaborate with faculty to deal with issues such as student-athlete retention, campus planning, banking consolidation, and online education initiatives

Coordinating Deputy on the SURGE project, coordinating the move of 200+ student groups from Eshlemen Hall to Hearst Gym and Annex, budget approx. $10 Million DollarsStudent Representative and Contact for ASUC Auxiliary, Capital Project Architecture Firm, and University MoversAllocations and policies for student groups in SURGE space including offices, meeting rooms, and storage spacesFacilities Manager for temporary Student Union spaces in Hearst Gym and AnnexIntermediary between LEAD centerRepresentative on the SURGE advisory committee consisting of ASUC EVP, Senators and I

Staffer to the State Superintendent, Special Advisor to the Superintendent. Handled communication within Executive Office and assisted in policy development.AccomplishmentsMain researcher on School Facilities Bonds throughout the state, including financial solvency, implementation, and usageSelf-initiated report to redevelop and redesign the California Department of Education Website front page with recommendations to be translatable, student, parent, and teacher content driven, and improve navigability. Report currently implemented after internship was completed. http://www.cde.ca.gov/Coordination of Common Core messaging and implementation

Experience working with second grade boys, working to close the achievement gap in literacy scoresCreated, applied, and tracked curriculum for students accuracy, comprehension, and fluencyWorking with four male students closely, 13 student totalWorking within the ICS Super Stars Literacy after school program and with the AmeriCorps Staff there

Experience working with money and sales.Created, applied, and tracked new merchandising system for annual salesHandling of United States Parcel Services billing and tracking for online and mail-order Store sales Administrative assistant for Store Manager

Served as Vice President of Service for Fall Semester of 2011, coordinating and programming service events for 500 residents in Unit 1 residential housing. Served as President of Hall Association for Spring Semester of 2012, programming social, service oriented, and educational programs to service 500 residents including; self-defense programs, college programs for underprivileged youth, and coordinated trips to Alcatraz and Santa Cruz beach board walk.