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Third Plateau is a full-service consulting firm that partners with the nonprofit, philanthropy, and public sectors to achieve transformative, community-centered impact. Our integrated services include philanthropic advising, strategic planning, leadership development, research & evaluation, and much more.Hirsch Philanthropy Partners merged with and is now operating as Third Plateau.Visit our website: www.thirdplateau.com

San Francisco Bay Area

Hirsch Philanthropy Partners crafts enduring giving strategies with philanthropists who aspire to be agents of change. As a pioneer in the field of philanthropic advising, Hirsch has more than two decades of experience helping individuals, families, and foundations create and implement visionary giving strategies. With deep Bay Area and national roots, our team directs over $120M annually to the organizations, community leaders, and public sector agencies boldly solving our most pressing social… Show more Hirsch Philanthropy Partners crafts enduring giving strategies with philanthropists who aspire to be agents of change. As a pioneer in the field of philanthropic advising, Hirsch has more than two decades of experience helping individuals, families, and foundations create and implement visionary giving strategies. With deep Bay Area and national roots, our team directs over $120M annually to the organizations, community leaders, and public sector agencies boldly solving our most pressing social issues. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Bay Area

With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the San Francisco Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the country. The foundation is committed to expanding opportunity and ensuring a more equitable future for all in the Bay Area. Together with its donors, the foundation distributed $154 million to nonprofit organizations last fiscal year. The San Francisco Foundation serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.In the Bay Area, grassroots… Show more With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the San Francisco Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the country. The foundation is committed to expanding opportunity and ensuring a more equitable future for all in the Bay Area. Together with its donors, the foundation distributed $154 million to nonprofit organizations last fiscal year. The San Francisco Foundation serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.In the Bay Area, grassroots social movements, and the diverse leaders that lead them, are driving important efforts to advance racial and economic equity. To effectively nurture these movements, The San Francisco Foundation's Power Pathway (Nurturing Equity Movements) will invest in community and civic leaders from diverse racial and economic backgrounds, and strengthen the region’s infrastructure to advance a shared vision of equity to build community power and a strong political voice for all.• 1 of 4 fellows selected for competitive two-year fellowship aimed at building a pipeline of young leaders of color that will diversify the philanthropic and social sectors • Managed the Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building, an agile grantmaking program providing $500K+ in one-time grants to grassroots organizations annually; responsible for coordinating 5-member review committee through all stages of the grantmaking process• Contributed to strategy development and implementation for the Power Pathway's $4M invitational and open-cycle grantmaking portfolio; responsible for grant write-ups, site visits, financial due diligence, and collaborating with nonprofit organizations focused on civic engagement, grassroots organizing, and leadership development.• Produced policy and decision memos to senior leadership and board of trustees that summarize research and analysis on statewide and local ballot measures Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

The Associated Students UCLA is the student-controlled, non-profit organization that has provided retail and student union services to the University of California, Los Angeles, since its establishment in 1919. ASUCLA is a four-part organization that includes: the Undergraduate Students Association, the Graduate Students Association, Student Media, and Services and Enterprises. These four entities of ASUCLA collectively make up the largest student association in the country.• Appointed… Show more The Associated Students UCLA is the student-controlled, non-profit organization that has provided retail and student union services to the University of California, Los Angeles, since its establishment in 1919. ASUCLA is a four-part organization that includes: the Undergraduate Students Association, the Graduate Students Association, Student Media, and Services and Enterprises. These four entities of ASUCLA collectively make up the largest student association in the country.• Appointed as 1 of 8 student fiduciaries to serve on the board of an $80M social enterprise• Chaired the Finance Committee (2015-16) and Personnel Committee (2016-17)• Evaluated operations and budgets of 6 retail stores, 20 restaurants, and 5 student union buildings• Analyzed financial statements across all entities of ASUCLA, including food services, retail, licensing and trademarks, student union services, student media, and student governments• Oversaw the annual evaluation of Executive Director during the 2016-17 fiscal year • Led executive search and transition process for new Executive Director• Revised and streamlined guiding documents outlining the processes, procedures, and timelines for the administration of the Executive Director's annual evaluation• Oversaw process for monthly fiscal analysis of profit and loss, cash flows, and assets across the entire $80M enterprise• Led process to develop recommended budget targets and goals for 2016-17 fiscal year Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

The Los Angeles City Mayor’s Fellowship Program at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs – known as the The David Bohnett Fellowship Program – offers hands-on working experience in the Office of the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles to exceptionally promising Luskin graduate students. This competitive program selects outstanding students to collaborate with UCLA faculty and senior executives in the Mayor’s office, transforming scholarship into real-world experience at the heart of one of the… Show more The Los Angeles City Mayor’s Fellowship Program at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs – known as the The David Bohnett Fellowship Program – offers hands-on working experience in the Office of the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles to exceptionally promising Luskin graduate students. This competitive program selects outstanding students to collaborate with UCLA faculty and senior executives in the Mayor’s office, transforming scholarship into real-world experience at the heart of one of the most diverse cities in the world. In 2013, Mayor Eric Garcetti re-established the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) in order to promote and advance the economic, cultural, social, and political well-being of immigrant communities in the City of Los Angeles. MOIA's mission is to develop programs and initiatives to support immigrant integration through the coordination of city services, outreach, and legislative advocacy.• Developed and implemented city-wide civic engagement strategies in partnership with community stakeholders to promote voter education and awareness in immigrant communities• Managed logistics, community outreach, and volunteer coordination for office events including press conferences, roundtables, and townhalls with attendance ranging from 50-150+ people• Drafted briefing memos for Mayor Garcetti’s immigration-related speaking engagements and advised Communications staff on policy-specific talking points• Conducted policy research and analysis on state and federal immigration legislation to determine local impacts to the City of Los Angeles Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Established in 2013 by the Starbucks Coffee Company and launched by some of its leading U.S. suppliers, LeadersUp is a 501(c)(3) talent development intermediary that was founded with the belief that a network of employers intentionally cultivating, recruiting and retaining young adults can significantly impact the youth unemployment and opportunity-divide challenge.• Conducted extensive qualitative data collection and analysis through surveys and in-depth interviews with youth to… Show more Established in 2013 by the Starbucks Coffee Company and launched by some of its leading U.S. suppliers, LeadersUp is a 501(c)(3) talent development intermediary that was founded with the belief that a network of employers intentionally cultivating, recruiting and retaining young adults can significantly impact the youth unemployment and opportunity-divide challenge.• Conducted extensive qualitative data collection and analysis through surveys and in-depth interviews with youth to determine barriers to employment in L.A.• Analyzed internal quantitative data sets and completed literature review on youth workforce development• Formulated suite of recommendations for LeadersUp to improve youth programming and outreach strategies Show less

Berkeley, Ca

The Greenlining Institute is a policy, research, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. We work on a variety of major policy issues, from the economy to environmental policy, civic engagement and many others, because we recognize that economic opportunity doesn’t operate in a vacuum. We don’t see these issues as being in separate silos, but as interconnected threads in a web of opportunity.• Managed organization's digital media strategy and… Show more The Greenlining Institute is a policy, research, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. We work on a variety of major policy issues, from the economy to environmental policy, civic engagement and many others, because we recognize that economic opportunity doesn’t operate in a vacuum. We don’t see these issues as being in separate silos, but as interconnected threads in a web of opportunity.• Managed organization's digital media strategy and operations, including maintenance of 3 social media platforms, email newsletters and action alerts, blog and website content, and analytics reports• Oversaw development and implementation of strategic communications campaigns advancing racial justice issues by working in tandem with policy directors to set media tactics, messaging, and timelines. • Developed project management system for team of four and drafted annual work-plan• Consulted with 5 nonprofits and start-ups to help craft new media strategies and goals for their organizations, and trained groups ranging from 5-15+ employees on new media skills• Delivered 15+ workshops and webinars on utilizing social media to scale social impact Show less

Berkeley, Ca

• Authored The Art of Listening: Social Media Toolkit for Nonprofits, a 29-page strategy guide and the organization’s most read publication to date with 80,000+ views• Utilized social media to communicate on six policy issues affecting communities of color: healthcare, energy, telecommunications, voting rights, the environment, and economic development• Designed organizational process that streamlined the production of 10 annual publications • Trained 20+ staff and 15+ leadership… Show more • Authored The Art of Listening: Social Media Toolkit for Nonprofits, a 29-page strategy guide and the organization’s most read publication to date with 80,000+ views• Utilized social media to communicate on six policy issues affecting communities of color: healthcare, energy, telecommunications, voting rights, the environment, and economic development• Designed organizational process that streamlined the production of 10 annual publications • Trained 20+ staff and 15+ leadership academy members in digital media best practices Show less

Berkeley, Ca

The Greenlining Academy works to empower and develop the next generation of multi-ethnic leaders to advance racial and economic equity and create positive social change. The Academy offers advocacy training and hands on public policy experience to students and young people seeking to acquire these skills and build vital social networks that will enhance their ability to be effective advocates. • Strengthened organization’s digital presence, growing Twitter audience by 113%, Facebook… Show more The Greenlining Academy works to empower and develop the next generation of multi-ethnic leaders to advance racial and economic equity and create positive social change. The Academy offers advocacy training and hands on public policy experience to students and young people seeking to acquire these skills and build vital social networks that will enhance their ability to be effective advocates. • Strengthened organization’s digital presence, growing Twitter audience by 113%, Facebook audience by 49%, LinkedIn audience by 33%, and website traffic by 25% within one year• Developed and implemented comprehensive social media strategy creating plans for audience identification and growth, account management, content development, and impact evaluation• Co-planned day-long leadership symposium in L.A. that provided 60 youth with advocacy skills• Led a 5-member workgroup to develop a proposal for creating a higher education policy program• Co-authored analysis of 2012 state higher education budget for California Assemblywoman Mitchell Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

The Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) is the officially recognized student government of undergraduates at UCLA comprised of fourteen offices and commissions, which serve the UCLA community through advocacy, education, and programming. Elected by the student body, the fourteen officers and commissioners of USAC work to enrich the collegiate experience by bringing relevant issues and programs to the student body. • Elected with 4,037 votes (52.8%) in a competitive… Show more The Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) is the officially recognized student government of undergraduates at UCLA comprised of fourteen offices and commissions, which serve the UCLA community through advocacy, education, and programming. Elected by the student body, the fourteen officers and commissioners of USAC work to enrich the collegiate experience by bringing relevant issues and programs to the student body. • Elected with 4,037 votes (52.8%) in a competitive three-way race to represent the interests of 26,000+ undergraduate students and advance the needs of underrepresented communities at UCLA• Completed all campaign platforms, including: workers’ rights campaign, increase of gender inclusive facilities, quarterly programs on sustainability, and gym room reservation system• Allocated $4M budget in student fees towards cultural and academic programs and initiatives• Hired, trained, and managed a staff of 35 students to carry out platforms rooted in equity• Chaired 10-member funding committee that allocated $200K in grants for sustainability projects• Sat on two campus-wide advisory boards to evaluate recreation and transportation services Show less

Master Of Public Policy, Social And Economic Policy, Public Leadership And Management

Activities and Societies: Associated Students UCLA (Board of Directors), Policy Professionals for Diversity and Equity (Steering.

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology, Asian American Studies

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC), Samahang Pilipino at UCLA, Students First! Progressive.

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