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Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, CA, US

Sacramento, California, United States

• Lead the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, representing 2.1 million students, driving proactive policy changes through legislative analysis and grassroots campaigns.
• Act as the official spokesperson for the SSCCC, fostering effective communication with stakeholders and presiding over meetings to ensure productive decision-making.
• Develop innovative programs addressing legal and policy issues, promoting social justice and equitable education, while conducting regular visits to regions to stay connected with local needs.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Conduct comprehensive oversight of the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program to reduce excess units and eliminate course repetition, facilitating a smoother transfer pathway for students.
• Enhance coordination and communication between California Community Colleges and four-year institutions, addressing transfer pathway challenges through regular meetings and collaborative efforts.
• Develop strategic recommendations for the Legislature and the Governor to strengthen the ADT pathway, increasing the number of successful student transfers and ensuring the program's continuous improvement.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Conduct in-depth policy research on the implications of the 50% Law for student success and equity.
• Collaborate with League staff to support the Student Trustee Advisory Committee (STAC) and coordinate the Student Trustee Workshop.
• Assist in developing session concepts for the Annual Legislative Conference, aligning with current policy trends and legislative priorities.
• Contribute to the initiatives of the Affordability, Food, and Housing Access Taskforce (AFHAT) to enhance student support services.
• Actively participate in the government relations team’s weekly meetings, Advisory Committee on Legislation (ACL) sessions, monthly government relations webinars, and key meetings of the California Community College.

Costa Mesa, California, United States

• Assist National Express LLC with environmental compliance across 250 locations, including developing environmental plans for hazardous chemicals, waste, air, and water discharge programs.
• Support National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and optimizing compliance strategies.
• Investigate notices of violation, develop response strategies, and implement corrective actions to mitigate environmental risks.
• Implement internal time management systems to improve company profit analysis and resource utilization, and manage the company website to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination.

Sacramento, California, United States

• Collaborate with 19 representatives from institutional groups, labor unions, and student organizations on the Consultation Council, the official policy advisory body to the Chancellor and Board of Governors, to develop.
• Participate in monthly meetings chaired by the Deputy Chancellor to review, evaluate, and provide feedback on policy proposals and related issues, ensuring a comprehensive approach to policy development.
• Strengthen communication channels and contribute to the development and review of policies, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of college operations and programs.

Costa Mesa, California, United States

• Orchestrate discussions among team members on legislative processes, in-depth research, and bill selection.
• Curate comprehensive portfolio of legislation addressing opioid reversal medication outreach, CCC child care, and expanding the California College Promise Program.
• Host fentanyl awareness town hall with OC County Supervisor, Costa Mesa Chief of Police, OC Health Care Agency and distribute hundreds of opioid reversal medications and training.

Costa Mesa, California, United States

• Chair the DEIA Committee, driving inclusivity, equity, and accessibility at Orange Coast College through collaboration with the President and faculty
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to foster inclusivity, equity, and accessibility across the campus
• Monitor progress towards DEIA objectives and provide regular updates to the college administration
• Assess college policies and programs, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions

Costa Mesa, California, United States

• Research, track, and summarize legislation throughout the year, focusing on its impact on the achievement gap at Orange Coast College
• Represent Orange Coast College during legislative visits, advocating for student affairs on the state and regional levels
• Chair a committee dedicated to bridging the gap between OCC students, analyzing data from marginalized groups, and formulating strategic plans
• Serve as recommending body to student senate and executive board on statewide student government affairs

• Conduct research and analysis on infrastructure policy issues, supporting evidence-based recommendations for improved infrastructure development
• Collaborate with the infrastructure policy team to analyze legislative proposals and assess their impact on infrastructure policies
• Develop policy explainers, opinion editorials, and proposals, delivering clear and persuasive insights on infrastructure policy issues

• Communicate with constituents via phone & canvassing
• Direct preliminary polling of Orange County residents
• Register voters for midterm election

Sociology

Activities and Societies: President, Student Senate for California Community Colleges Member Recognition Chair, Circle K International.

Education record

High School Diploma, Computer Science & Business

Activities and Societies: Lieutenant Governor, Key Club Founding Member, Academic Decathlon Link Crew Leader, Link Crew Business Manager.

Education record

Computer Concepts in fall of 2019, Digital Entrepreneurship in winter of 2020, and MS PowerPoint I & II and MS Outlook in spring of 2020.