Ivan Torres Email & Phone Number

New Mexico, United States

- Recruit and train new volunteers.- Organize and lead meetings.- Plan and execute campaigns.- Educate the public about gun violence prevention.- Advocating for common-sense gun safety laws.- Building relationships with elected officials.- Supporting other Students Demand Action leaders.

Albuquerque, Nm

- Support legal research and writing: Drafted motions, orders, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal formatting. - Assist attorneys with research for ongoing cases, helping them identify relevant case law and statutes.- Prepare for trial behind the scenes: Compile and organize evidence for trial, including witness statements, documents, and physical exhibits. - Assist with creating timelines and case presentations.- Observe the court system firsthand: Attend court hearings and trials to gain firsthand experience with the workings of the judicial system.- Learn essential legal procedures: Assist with case management tasks, such as adhering to records retention statutes and deadlines, ensuring smooth case flow within the office.

Santa Fe, New Mexico / Washington, D.C.

- Built power across the nation with a cohort of other youth organizers.- Advocated for church-state separation and inclusive religious freedom.- Communicated about the Intersectionality between church-state separation and issues such as abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, strong public schools, and a functioning democracy.

Albuquerque, Nm

- I work collaboratively with other offices within the ACLU to advocate for policy positions.- Take a community-based approach to advocacy and centering the most marginalized and affected communities.- I work to develop data-driven communications strategies to further engagement.- Travel to meet community stakeholders to develop policy.- Partaking in events to increase the YOC's visibility.- Work in a robust team to further the ACLU's mission.

Brooklyn, Ny/ Santa Fe, Nm

- Connected with peers, experts, and stakeholders nationwide and discussed book challenges emphasizing intellectual freedom.- Collaborated closely with other organizations, pooling our expertise to thoroughly examine the implications of intellectual freedom and censorship.- Met with key stakeholders and engaged in robust conversation on the intersectionality of intellectual freedom and other issues.- Hosted presentations with multilateral stakeholders about community engagement and advocacy.

New Mexico, United States

Lead the institute's ongoing work on student-centered advocacy and BIPOC rights, actively championing the needs and interests of marginalized student populations.- Developed and implemented innovative policy initiatives that address educational disparities and promote social justice, ensuring each initiative aligns with the institute's core values and mission.- Oversee and guide the institute's research efforts, leveraging data analysis and evidence-based strategies to inform policy decisions and generate impactful insights.- Approved and reviewed all work products produced by the institute, including policy briefs, research papers, and advocacy materials, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and effectively communicate the institute's positions.- Fostered and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including students, educators, and policymakers, through active engagement and collaborative efforts.- Continuously strive to build diverse and inclusive partnerships that amplify the impact of the institute's initiatives and drive positive change in the education and civil rights landscape.- Lead and inspire a dynamic team of experts, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the success of their projects and the institute's overall mission.- Stay abreast of the latest developments in education policy and civil rights issues, proactively identifying emerging trends and opportunities for the institute's involvement.- Represented the institute at relevant events, conferences, and meetings, advocating for student-centered policies and BIPOC rights and establishing the institute as a thought leader in the field.Collaborate with external organizations and advocacy groups to build coalitions and mobilize collective efforts to achieve the common goals of equity and justice in education.

New Mexico, United States

New Mexico, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

High School Diploma