Collaborate with local ministries and government officials in Reynosa, Mexico (in Spanish), to improve conditions in impoverished communities and schools. • Coordinate service-oriented mission trips (at times with over 50 participants), collaborating with churches and civic groups. • Provide medical clinics, build and maintain infrastructure (2 wells, miles of water lines, and numerous school buildings), and empower local partners to improve educational outcomes and quality of life for those served. • Lead fundraising efforts, writing monthly newsletters & annual donor letters, developing and maintaining relationships with donors, and handling social media and website.

Project Consultant for the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life's Speak Up Speak Out Program, which engages students in grades 3-12 in project based learning civics education projects.- Conducted a landscape analysis of the program and its effectiveness, including an evaluation of the curriculum and related materials.-Evaluated current outreach and recruitment methods.-Updated the curriculum documents to refine and condense the required elements to enable greater participation.-Provided recommendations to changes in outreach, recruitment and messaging strategies to enable increased participation throughout Texas.-Provided staffing and resource recommendations to enable implementation of the new strategies.

Worked to find innovative, data-driven solutions to improve student outcomes, while navigating a politically divided board and community and the challenges of the pandemic. Beyond duties of strategic oversight, budgetary leadership, and creation of district goals and priorities, I focused on the following:• Advocated on behalf of the district and board at the local and state level, including the Texas Legislature, building relationships with elected officials and their support staff. • Worked in collaboration with school board associations and chambers of commerce to achieve policy objectives related to public education.• Served as the board’s legislative and policy expert, with special emphasis on school finance and budget.

Schedule and organize continuing education trainings (occupational and physical therapists), apply for additional certifications and renewals, manage day to day operations

Served as a research assistant for a education policy consultant. Conducted internet research for an online database of state education policies promoting efficiency, accountability and choice in public education. Drafted policy summaries for use in database.

Handled all Human Services legislation filed during session for the committee.• Facilitated the passage of high-profile legislation, such as SB 6, 79-R, which reformed the Child and Adult Protective Systems. • Worked with the Governor’s Office, Lt. Governor’s Office, other legislative offices, state agency executive leadership, and advocacy organizations to craft the legislation and see it through to passage.

Facilitated the passage of legislation, including Senate Bill 6 (Child and Adult Protective Services Reform – 79-R), by researching the issue, meeting with stakeholders, recommending reforms, assisting in the drafting of the legislation, and arranging and preparing materials for committee hearings and the floor.Reviewed and tracked bills referred to the committee for action as appropriate.Worked with staff in preparation of general response letters, press releases, columns, and speeches related to legislative issues pertaining to the committee

Compiled data from data warehouses on welfare related programs for use in creating statistical models to evaluate performance and identify gaps in order to recommend improvements in service deliveryAnalyzed statistical models and wrote summary reports of research methodology, findings, and recommendations for dissemination to TWC executive staff, the legislature, and other key stakeholdersPrepared monthly performance reports for dissemination to TWC executive staff and other key stakeholdersStreamlined reporting processes to facilitate improved accuracy and efficiency

Worked on the Hire Texas Redesign team to implement a new state sponsored job bank, WorkInTexas.comDesigned and developed Access database to store and track the progression of test scriptsWrote scripts to test a software application and detected design errors in design specificationsMonitored and advised a team of 8 software testers

Assisted ASCEND Welfare-to-Work program in transitioning TANF recipients into the workforceCustomized and implemented Access automated client management database system, training staff on its use and managing its operation and output regarding performance reportsUtilized focus groups, surveys, internet research, GIS mapping and database queries to collect and assimilate qualitative and quantitative data for research on the Edgewood neighborhoodWrote two successful grant proposals, Alamo Workforce Development’s In-School and Out-of-School Grants, adding $1.86 million of revenue to the agencyDeveloped, marketed, and managed a community computer resource center designed to train undereducated and unemployed residents in computer skill building, resume creation and Internet job searchUtilized GIS system (MapInfo) for mapping and querying purposes to assist in research, grant writing, and public presentationsReceived STAR Award for excellence in public service from City of San Antonio