Gabriel Cardenas Email and Phone Number

In my role, I provide essential support to the Superintendent by preparing for legislative committees and forums, ensuring precise and comprehensive testimony on school issues. I specialize in crafting and interpreting agency policy statements for legislative representatives, fostering strong relationships with advocates, and actively engaging in agency activities during legislative sessions. My responsibilities include monitoring legislative issues, attending hearings, and coordinating with legislators and their staff. I excel in identifying potential legislative issues, promptly alerting staff, and developing effective written and verbal communications to address them.Additionally, I assess the impact of committee reports on the agency, contribute to the development of legislative initiatives, budgets, and policies, and oversee TSD's public information activities. This includes establishing and maintaining key relationships with community and public interest groups. As the information liaison between the school, community, law enforcement, and media, I ensure our public information efforts align with TSD's goals. My role also involves assisting senior leadership in communicating critical strategies and events, collaborating with the social media team, and coordinating activities such as the State Employee Contribution Campaign for TSD.

I was responsible for the comprehensive administration of the PUC's Information and Education programs, ensuring their seamless operation. Serving as the Contract Administrator for community outreach efforts, I procure essential goods and services to optimize the impact of outreach operations. As a dedicated public relations professional, I represent the agency at events, fostering positive relationships and amplifying our mission. Additionally, I play a pivotal role in overseeing the PowertoChoose.org and PowerToSaveTexas.org websites, driving strategic outreach campaigns. I am adept at managing the Texas retail electric provider customer complaint scorecard, providing economic analysis and statistics to inform decisions, maintaining the PUC's social media accounts, and overseeing the procurement of goods and services for the PUCT's Employee Recognition Program.

I excelled in serving as a liaison between government officials and stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Known for my ability to expediently resolve constituent complaints referred by elected officials, I am dedicated to ensuring swift and satisfactory outcomes. Actively participating in agency projects, rulemakings, and workshops, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. My skills include the analysis and monitoring of legislative and regulatory activities, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making. Adept at organizing and preparing materials for legislative briefings, I also excel in efficiently managing legislative and media inquiries, contributing to the overall success of communication strategies.

I managed a committee office and its staff, ensuring efficient and collaborative operations. With a specialization in comprehensive research, I explored critical criminal justice topics, including International Drug Trafficking, Identity Theft, and Sexual Assault, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making. Additionally, I conducted in-depth research on legislative issues, particularly focusing on colonias along the U.S.-Mexico Border, and used this expertise to prepare detailed reports and impactful press releases.

I played a key role in preparing materials and coordinating staff schedules for university orientation, ensuring a smooth and organized onboarding process. Additionally, I conducted engaging campus tours, providing prospective students with valuable insights into the university's facilities and offerings.

At CEED, I delivered tutoring services during a summer tutoring program in a rural colonia, and conducted field interviews to assess living conditions and attitudes in these communities. During my internship with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC, in the summer of 1996, I researched housing policies and programs, evaluated proposals to enhance self-sufficiency in city projects, and conducted comprehensive research on colonias along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Managed an after-school program computer lab and provided tutoring in math, English, and computer literacy to support students' academic growth.