Jaya Duckworth Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

-Managed a case load of 30-40 clients at a time, providing direct, holistic support to low-income people facing criminal charges to address the collateral consequences of involvement in the criminal system.-Successfully met 90% of all client service goals created, including enrollment in court requirements, connection to mental health treatment, public.

London, England, United Kingdom

- Review sources, compile data, assist with interviews, and draft materials for research projects about global social movements and LGBTI rights, policies, and practices around the world. - Edit, proofread, and advise on various pieces of academic writing by Professor Phillip M. Ayoub in political science and international affairs.

- Manage the Girls Advocacy and Impact Network, which provides girls in Washington state an opportunity to address issues related to juvenile justice, mental health, child welfare, housing and homelessness, education, and more. - Developed, designed, and facilitated an 8 month curriculum with bi-monthly meetings for female-identified youth that focused on.

- Performed policy research on local, state, and federal legislation that is gender-responsive and racially equitable- Compiled reports on policies designed to support girls of color and systems-involved youth in three policy areas: 1) Health/Mental Health, Wellness and Violence Prevention, 2) Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare and Housing, and 3) School.

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Organized, promoted, and facilitated Virtual Town Halls with over 50 attendees centered on violence and mental health issues faced by Washington State girls during the COVID-19 pandemic - Led trainings for girl-serving advocates and professionals who work in social and judicial systems about girl-centered and racially equitable practices - Worked on a.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Performed legal triage and intake with predominately low-income immigrant clients on the phone and at in-person clinics- Assisted the Family Unity team with filing family petitions, adjustment of status applications, and U-visa and U-waiver cases. - Completed over 60 hours of training on immigration law topics, including removal defense, working with.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

- Design critical dialogue lessons for middle and high school students in Los Angeles public schools about identity, culture, education, and social justice- Facilitate complex social justice dialogue circles, encourage student sharing, listen to student experiences, and provide social, emotional, and academic support and development- Lead tours of.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Edited, advised on, performed research, and compiled data for high-level research papers and projects by Professor Phillip M. Ayoub about global social movements and LGBTI rights, policies, and practices around the world- Attended interviews of global LGBTI activists and diplomats and prepared summaries of key findings which were used to inform a global.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Assisted with direct service work on education law cases related to special education and school discipline- Conducted legal research, reviewed school discipline and special education records, wrote special education assessment requests and Individualized Education Plan parent comments.- Conducted client intake interviews with predominately low-income.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Prepared and served poké bowls and other food items, maintained cleanliness of facilities, provided excellent customer service.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Prepared and served smoothies, açaí bowls, pitaya bowls, and food items, followed health and safety guidelines and maintained cleanliness of facilities, provided excellent and professional customer service, organized stock and placed orders for ingredients.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Assisted preschool teachers with classroom lessons and activities, maintained cleanliness of facilities, facilitated indoor and outdoor play with children

- Facilitated inclusive and accessible outdoor play for children of all abilities- Created curriculum, art projects, and activities that cultivated an inclusive environment for children with disabilities and their families- Received training in working with children with disabilities and dismantling ableist practices- Collected and input visitor data.

Seattle, Washington, United States

- Organized annual retreat for the Martinez Fellowship Program, which supports teachers of color in Washington State- Designed merchandise and media, developed educational equity presentations with guest speakers, coordinated meals, transportation, and other logistics- Helped manage social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook via.

Bachelor'S Degree, Diplomacy And World Affairs, Minors In Politics And Gender, Women And Sexuality Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society; Dean's List; Diversity and Equity Board; Equity and Justice Committee.

Argentina: Social Movements And Human Rights Program

Activities and Societies: Independent Research Project (Spanish) Conducted entirely in Spanish, this semester-long study abroad program.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Valedictorian, Student Newspaper, Symphony Orchestra, Congress of Racial Equity, Ultimate Frisbee Team