Stephanie Iraheta Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Supported attorneys under the Medical-Legal Partnership by conducting client intake interviews and providing information and advice to clients.• Conducted legal research, prepared memoranda, and assessed evidentiary documents on housing, public benefits, and immigration cases.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Remodeled the Law and Process: Privacy Torts course to fit student needs• Evaluated student bi-weekly assignments and flagged students who needed follow-up in office hours• Led weekly office hours for students to attend with questions about the course and law school

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Provided direct legal services two Special Immigrant Juvenile and one T-Visa client including court representation.• Completed a border advocacy project in collaboration with IBERO-Tijuana providing know your rights trainings, credible fear preparation and identified potential representation cases.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Summer Law Clerk under the Deportation Defense Unit- Supporting the attorneys or accredited representatives to prepare clients for court testimony or interviews and observing hearings before the immigration court- Aiding attorneys or accredited representatives by gathering evidence to prepare clients' cases- Drafting legal or supplemental briefs for SIJS or asylum cases

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Researched, drafted, and edited one part of a five-part food equity op-ed series. Conducted interviews and transcribed interviews for the op-ed series.- Participated within the Learning For Equity Masterclass that addressed universal healthcare.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Committed a year of service and learning with the goal of addressing the profound and disparate impacts of the pandemic on economically and racially segregated communities in Los Angeles.- Completed 400 hours of recovery service within Community Health Councils and attended weekly meetings within the City’s YouthSource System program.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Performed administrative work through software eimmigration, filling DACA renewal notices into the system - Conducted DACA Renewal legal consultation for CARECEN clients with the supervision of an attorney or accredited representatives

Los Angeles County, California, United States

- COVID-19 response duties as needed by DPH overall and the Office of Women’s Health specifically- Contribute to research, policy, and educational projects on sexual and reproductive health and/or gender-based violence

Irvine, California, United States

- Coordinate the Center’s three signature programs: Community Roots Festival, Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium and Deconstruction Zone- Facilitate quarterly roundtable discussions, affiliate meetings and the EMPOWER Leadership Summit- Serve as an ambassador for the Cross-Cultural Center during community outreach events

- Conduct an independent qualitative research study on the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Mixed- Status families- Completed an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) proposal to request funding and approval from Institutional Review Board (IRB)- Administer recruitment, interviews, and data analysis for the independent research

Santa Ana, Ca

- Assisted public health engagement projects relating to emotional wellness for children and young adults- Provided education and awareness of mental health and well-being within culture for the Latinx parents

- Responsible for handling front office reception and administration duties- Led community engagement activities

Irvine, California

- Oversaw a team of 15 legislative staff members in scheduling and conducting lobby visits with the state legislature- Reviewed legislation and lead the efforts in preparing UCI students to lobby for the annual Student Lobbying Conference (Sacramento) and UC Hill Day (DC).- Advocated for students off campus and is the reminder for government officials that higher education accessibility and affordability are the main priorities.

Irvine, California

- Advocated for issues of higher education through phone banking and lobbying.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Activities and Societies: Public Interest Scholar; Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024); Loyola Interdisciplinary.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Health Policy

Activities and Societies: ASUCI, GHREAT, Health and Justice AdvocatesMinor: Sociology

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) in collaboration with the University of Barcelona- Winter Quarter 2020

High School Diploma, Visual Arts, High School

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, VAPA’s Girls Build LA (1st place & 3rd place winner)