Cecilia Mendoza Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

DOJ Accredited Representative

Chicago, Illinois, United States

DOJ Accredited Representative

Cicero, Illinois

DOJ Accredited RepresentativeImplement and maintain the New Americans Initiative program for Family Focus Nuestra Familia centersProvide legal representation, case management, and referrals Maintain ongoing knowledge of immigration law, agency trends, and policy updatesBuild and maintain relationships with local community groups including faith-based, nonprofits, businesses, and government officialsCoordinate all naturalization/DACA workshopsMaintain accurate documentation and data to support funder reports and compliance with organization/program standards

Cicero, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

Draft correspondence, in English and Spanish, for attorneys, clients, and federal agencies. Prepare, organize, and file immigration applications with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Court (EOIR) (Note: All applications are reviewed by the attorney & are approved to file by the attorney as well). Check and inquire on immigration application statuses through USCIS's inquiry and case status tools. Draft legal affidavits and briefs.

Chicago, Illinois

Assisted with a needs assessment of the capacity of immigration legal services providers in Illinois. The project partnered with 25 Illinois Immigrant-serving Legal Service Organizations in order to research their current needs and help them meet those needs. I communicated with organizational leaders to set hour interviews regarding their immigration legal service programs personnel, physical, and financial capacities.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

While the office was in the middle of a search for a new Director for the office, the Assistant Dean of Students requested I return to campus temporarily to help the new assistant director and continue some of the office's programing. I successful planned and executed two programs in this position. Supervised the office manager and program assistant. Provided the office with continuity during this period of transition.

Chicago, Il

Trained in LawLogic system. Trained in immigration applications. Communicated with clients in English and Spanish.

Chicago, Il And Springfield, Il

An intensive policy training program.Worked on building support to pass legislation that will repeal the social security and unemployment offset. Gained experience and training in policy advocacy and lobbying.

Iwu Office Of Multicultural Student Affairs

Intense clerical work, administrative assistance, and organization. Event programing and implementation, i.e. banquets and campus visits.Researched issues and current events.Served as a mentor to first generation, and first year college students.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Through a class offered by my university, I worked with Boys and Girls Club (BGC) to write and secure grants for BGC programs.

Chicago,Il

In combination with Community organizing training from Midwest Academy.Worked in the Back of the Years neighborhood.Went door to door to speak with community members about issues in community.Organized 2 community meetings with roughly 30 people attend each meeting.Took part in actions addressing IDHS office closures in the neighborhood.Reached out and established connections with other community organizations.

Master Of Public Policy, Organizational Leadership

School of Public Service

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Major: Sociology Minors: Hispanic Studies And Political Science