•Serve as chief strategist and oversee special projects at the Possibility Lab, which serves as a research partner to government and community organizations•Advise on communications, growth, and operations strategy •Lead and coordinate executive outreach and external relations efforts on behalf of the Executive Director, including to current and potential funders and high-level state and local government partners•Oversaw event planning and convened over 100 funders, policymakers… Show more •Serve as chief strategist and oversee special projects at the Possibility Lab, which serves as a research partner to government and community organizations•Advise on communications, growth, and operations strategy •Lead and coordinate executive outreach and external relations efforts on behalf of the Executive Director, including to current and potential funders and high-level state and local government partners•Oversaw event planning and convened over 100 funders, policymakers and community organizations at the Oakland Museum to celebrate the launch of a policy report, focused on new models for improving Oakland public safety Show less

•Facilitated external research partnership with Alameda County Public Defender’s Office for the VOICE program, a jail-based voting initiative•Conducted qualitative interviews with youth at Juvenile Justice Center to assess perceptions of safety and justice •In partnership with Mount Tamalpais College at San Quentin State Prison, assisted with curriculum development and teaching alongside Dr. Naomi Levy for a first-of-its kind course, Community-Based Research Clinic

•Conducted qualitative and case study research analyzing continuity of heath care policies for individuals exiting incarceration in California, Indiana, and Federal Bureau of Prisons •Satisfied Master of Public Policy thesis requirement, the Advanced Policy Analysis

•Performed descriptive analysis of risk assessment processes utilized by the Board of Parole Hearings to inform policy recommendations on discretionary parole release

•Oversaw and executed strategic planning of Governor Gavin Newsom’s official, political and personal calendars•Responsible for hiring, training and managing Deputy Director of Scheduling and Scheduling Assistant•Directed scheduling operations and prioritized the Governor’s time in periods of crisis including the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfire seasons and Public Safety Power Shutoffs•Led logistical planning of over 100 trips and press events including Governor’s international trip to El… Show more •Oversaw and executed strategic planning of Governor Gavin Newsom’s official, political and personal calendars•Responsible for hiring, training and managing Deputy Director of Scheduling and Scheduling Assistant•Directed scheduling operations and prioritized the Governor’s time in periods of crisis including the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfire seasons and Public Safety Power Shutoffs•Led logistical planning of over 100 trips and press events including Governor’s international trip to El Salvador (April 2019) and United Nations Climate Change Summit in New York City (September 2019) •In addition to scheduling responsibilities, assisted Governor’s legal team with reviewing commutation applications and made recommendations on suitability for clemency Show less

•Managed the planning, production and distribution of Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s daily political and personal schedules throughout campaign and during transition as Governor-elect •Led planning of multiple statewide campaign bus tours, and large-scale campaign events with high-profile principals including Governor Jerry Brown, Senator Kamala Harris and, Secretary of State Alex Padilla•Directed logistical planning of Governor-elect’s visit to Camp Fire & Woolsey Fire with President… Show more •Managed the planning, production and distribution of Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom’s daily political and personal schedules throughout campaign and during transition as Governor-elect •Led planning of multiple statewide campaign bus tours, and large-scale campaign events with high-profile principals including Governor Jerry Brown, Senator Kamala Harris and, Secretary of State Alex Padilla•Directed logistical planning of Governor-elect’s visit to Camp Fire & Woolsey Fire with President Donald Trump (November 2019) and first international trip to Mexico City for the inauguration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (December 2019) Show less

•Led fundraising and political call time for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s successful re-election campaign•Oversaw the fundraising of over $75,000, including 4 fundraising events and a catch-all event that raised $18,000 with $500 event overhead

•Connected doctors, patients and data to drive better health outcomes by onboarding practices to free electronic health record system

•Evangelized Organizer digital canvassing platform to prospects within political vertical •Exceeded quota at 114% for Q2 2017

•Led a winning campaign with first time candidate earning the most votes in a citywide election.•Responsible for managing the development and implementation of all strategic plans and monitoring progress of all operations including direct voter contact, fundraising, communications, campaign materials, volunteer recruitment, and endorsements vis-à-vis campaign targets

•Supported the campaign manager of “Lateefah Simon for BART Board” with fundraising and donation tracking for over $100,000 worth of contributions, policy development, event planning, and administrative assistance•Other projects included drafting policy briefings for Lt. Governor Newsom’s gubernatorial campaign and assisting candidates in seeking campaign endorsements

•Managed communications, social media and logistics projects for the Grassroots, Legislative, and Health Policy teams including 2015 Children’s Congress event•Tracked relevant committee hearings and co-sponsors on legislation concerning Type 1 diabetes and produced daily news clips to keep staff informed of fast-moving issues