Cultivated environmentally and socially just community in the disenfranchised Lents neighborhood of SE Portland. Planned, organized & executed a fundraiser that channeled $2,000+ in support of free/accessible community resources. Created spreadsheet & user guidebook for tracking budget & expenditures across programs and 15+ funding sources. Established/operate a committee on increasing board diversity & mobilizing resources to marginalized communities.

20+ hours tutoring peers without quantitative backgrounds in STATA and advanced economic & statistical methods. Conducted research for an article on mental health outcomes for Bay Area Asian communities | Employed STATA with a policy presentation. Performed mixed-method research on the pornography industry and sex trafficking | Used urban planning theory and regression in STATA.

Helped establish a network of over 30 performing and fine artists centered around an interactive online platform featuring curated and collaborative content such as podcasts, music videos, art galleries, and commissioned merchandise. Responsible for managing funds, allocating funding, recordkeeping, applying for grants, drafting contracts for artists and staff, expanding talent representation, and development of new content. The website has since shifted away from its initial vision, but can… Show more Helped establish a network of over 30 performing and fine artists centered around an interactive online platform featuring curated and collaborative content such as podcasts, music videos, art galleries, and commissioned merchandise. Responsible for managing funds, allocating funding, recordkeeping, applying for grants, drafting contracts for artists and staff, expanding talent representation, and development of new content. The website has since shifted away from its initial vision, but can still be accessed at: www.lizardworldmedia.com. Show less

Responsible for opening and closing the store, organizing and tagging new inventory, operating cash registers, washing clothing, disinfecting surfaces hourly, assisting customers, and creating aesthetic displays using the store’s inventory.

Measure U, initially passed in 2012 as a half-cent tax, was scheduled to expire in early 2019. The successful 2018 initiative raised the tax to one-cent and designated revenue to the City’s General Fund with oversight for investment in bolstering an inclusive economy and creating sustainable growth. Canvassed door-to-door in seven neighborhoods, phonebanked, registered 300 new voters, trained new employees and volunteers, attended five public hearings, interacted with local elected and… Show more Measure U, initially passed in 2012 as a half-cent tax, was scheduled to expire in early 2019. The successful 2018 initiative raised the tax to one-cent and designated revenue to the City’s General Fund with oversight for investment in bolstering an inclusive economy and creating sustainable growth. Canvassed door-to-door in seven neighborhoods, phonebanked, registered 300 new voters, trained new employees and volunteers, attended five public hearings, interacted with local elected and community leaders, and assisted in data entry and analysis of voter information. Received Letter of Recommendation from Mayor Darrell Steinberg, formerly President Pro-Tempore of the California State Senate. Show less

Opened and closed the restaurant, took and served orders, operated and accounted the cash registers, bussed tables, and fielded customer complaints. Often commended by customers for my friendly and professional demeanor.