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Develop a new worker justice policy portfolio, and support research and policy analysis efforts focused on landscape workers, as well as advancing the rights of Koreatown restaurant workers.As part of the Immigrants are Los Angeles Coalition, work closely with LA County officials to advance policy and budget priorities that support immigrant communities, including Represent LA, Stay House LA, and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants.Inclusive Action for the City is an economic Justice non-profit, community development financial institution (CDFI) serving Los Angeles County and beyond.

Developed and led CHIRLA’s Federal immigration policy portfolio to ensure that the values and priorities of immigrants were included in the federal legislative process. Collaborated with Members of Congress and House and Senate Judiciary Committee staff to introduce the 'Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929,' commonly known as the 'Registry bill,' in the 117th and 118th Congress. This bill aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for the undocumented population, requiring continuous residence in the U.S. for at least seven years before filing an application for LPR status and demonstrating good moral character. Additionally, conducted work on appropriations and administrative policy, engaging in advocacy with Members of Congress, congressional staff, and the Biden-Harris Administration.CHIRLA is a California leader with national impact made of diverse immigrant families and individuals who act as agents of social change to achieve a world with freedom of mobility, full human rights, and true participatory democracy.

Monterey Park, California, Us

Engaged in advocacy campaigns and organized naturalization workshops.Collaborate with community leaders in Los Angeles County to conduct presentations on the 2020 Census.NALEO Educational Fund is the nation’s leading 501(c) (3) non-profit, non-partisan organization that facilitates full Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to public service.

Strategized and managed campaign operations, candidate promotion, volunteers & get-out-the-vote efforts, and political endorsements.Developed campaign literature and drafted talking points for the candidate.The Montebello Unified School District serves students from Bell Gardens, Commerce, Montebello and portions of Downey, East Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Rosemead and South San Gabriel

Washington, Dc, Us

Staffed the Representative at community events and worked with legislative team to prepare briefing materials, including gathering background information, and drafting bilingual speeches, remarks, and/ or talking points.Analyzed and identified local issues by monitoring a wide range of local and federal issues and legislation, pertaining to the Environment, Education, Small Business, Labor, and 2020 Census. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard is the first Mexican-American woman elected to Congress and the first Latina to serve as one of the 12 “cardinals,” of a House Appropriations Subcommittee. She is an original co-author of The Dream Act, which would allow certain U.S.-raised immigrant youth to earn lawful permanent residence and eventual American citizenship.

Whittier, Ca, Us

Worked alongside Professor of Sociology, Rebecca Overmyer-Velazquez, to identify the long-term effects of environmental racism in Hacienda Heights and Avocado Heights by focusing on a local industry that has contributed to heavy metal neurotoxins pollution in urban environments.Researched and generated reports on the California Environmental Protection Agency departments and successful advocacy campaigns in urban communities that are focused on social justice and community organizing.

Washington, Dc, Us

Responded to constituent inquiries, drafted correspondence and memos, conducted research and assisted with general office operations.Supported with the CHC social media platforms developing flyers, drafting press releases, and shooting basic still photography and video.Congresswoman Linda Sánchez is the first Latina to serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Judiciary Committee. Sánchez has devoted her career to advocating for families, improving America’s education system, and bringing jobs to Southern California.

Whittier, Ca, Us

Worked alongside Professor of Political Science, Deborah Norden, conducting online and book research on how security issues have displaced defense issues in Latin America.Collected quantitative data on security forces and responsibilities, military spending, riot gear, hybrid forces, homicide statistics, confidence in Military and Police, participation in protest, provisional changes in the constitution.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Spanish With Academic Distinction

Social Movements And Human Rights