Joaquin Uy Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Greater Seattle Area

Seattle, Washington

As an OIRA policy team member, I examined federal and state policies and legislation and make recommendations on how the City of Seattle can respond. I also wrote and edited several City public comments on a number of federal government proposed rules, including the City of Seattle public comment strongly opposing the USCIS proposed Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds rule.My role allowed me to work across the City to collaborate with departments to help their staff integrate… Show more As an OIRA policy team member, I examined federal and state policies and legislation and make recommendations on how the City of Seattle can respond. I also wrote and edited several City public comments on a number of federal government proposed rules, including the City of Seattle public comment strongly opposing the USCIS proposed Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds rule.My role allowed me to work across the City to collaborate with departments to help their staff integrate effective immigrant-/refugee-focused strategies into new policies, services, and long-term planning.As OIRA’s Racial Equity Lead, I oversaw the production of Racial Equity Toolkits for various OIRA policies and programs. And I worked with Racial Equity Leads in other City of Seattle departments on issues impacting the entire city, such as how to implement effective outreach and engagement strategies for immigrant/refugee communities.I also transformed the OIRA Ethnic Media Program into a nationwide standard for other government entities wanting to improve their immigrant/refugee outreach and engagement practices. Government agencies from ports, cities, and counties across the country have contacted me to learn more about this pioneering program.I am most proud of my work helping lead the City of Seattle’s efforts to effectively distribute COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable BIPOC residents. I actively participated in an interdepartmental team responsible for quickly planning and launching community vaccination events in partnership with CBOs. I also focused on:• Designing culturally appropriate and language accessible COVID vaccine information• Organizing community vaccination pop-ups with immigrant-led faith institutions, nonprofits, and small businesses• Ensuring limited English-proficient immigrants could access City of Seattle vaccination hubs.This work both directly and indirectly saved lives at a time when it was extremely difficult to access vaccines. Show less

Washington, United States

Aside from managing the website and leading the process to upgrade the organization's logo and branding, I was also responsible for finalizing all collateral for Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day and the Conference on Ending Homelessness. This included handouts, public comments to legislative committees, and e-blasts to motivate constituents to advocate for or against bills. I also experienced on-the-ground training on how to quickly disseminate political information to news outlets to… Show more Aside from managing the website and leading the process to upgrade the organization's logo and branding, I was also responsible for finalizing all collateral for Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day and the Conference on Ending Homelessness. This included handouts, public comments to legislative committees, and e-blasts to motivate constituents to advocate for or against bills. I also experienced on-the-ground training on how to quickly disseminate political information to news outlets to induce widespread support for an important affordable housing bill. And as a member of the Racial Equity Team, we People-of-Color lobbyists and advocates from several sectors regularly engaged Legislators of Color in Olympia to provide racial impact analyses on important bills and worked closely with POC communities across the state to support bills that decrease racial disparities. I also enjoyed assisting the Development Director with strategizing on effective fundraising communications messages to support the organization's mission. Show less

Seattle, Washington, United States

As the Communications and Development Manager of a nonprofit affordable housing development company, I led the process of redesigning the company's website to showcase Common Ground's successful housing developments and made it easy for potential sponsors to learn more about the varied skillsets of our developers. I also redesigned the organization's collateral and helped clients launch successful fundraising campaigns to raise money for their projects. As the Board Advocacy Project Manager, I… Show more As the Communications and Development Manager of a nonprofit affordable housing development company, I led the process of redesigning the company's website to showcase Common Ground's successful housing developments and made it easy for potential sponsors to learn more about the varied skillsets of our developers. I also redesigned the organization's collateral and helped clients launch successful fundraising campaigns to raise money for their projects. As the Board Advocacy Project Manager, I also worked with nonprofits to train their board members to become effective state legislative advocates to support public funding for affordable housing and homelessness services. Show less

Bellevue, Wa

Executive producer of the public affairs program Voices of Diversity and the news program One World Report, both volunteer-powered, grassroots local news shows. Managed all of the KBCS news programming during drivetime and taught radio journalism, audio editing, and ethics to the next generation of community journalists. Worked with the National Federation of Community Broadcasters and Prometheus Radio to help launch low-power FM radio stations to serve marginalized communities across the U.S.

Seattle, Washington, United States

I walked across Seattle, hanging out primarily in the University District, Westlake Park, and Broadway to engage with homeless young people to inform them of free, accessible healthcare at the 45th St. Clinic Youth Clinic in Wallingford. Many street youths were excited to hear that they could access antibiotics, acupuncture, and even dentistry services. And for some, prioritizing their health was the first step to getting off the streets. For my efforts, I was honored by the Health Care for the… Show more I walked across Seattle, hanging out primarily in the University District, Westlake Park, and Broadway to engage with homeless young people to inform them of free, accessible healthcare at the 45th St. Clinic Youth Clinic in Wallingford. Many street youths were excited to hear that they could access antibiotics, acupuncture, and even dentistry services. And for some, prioritizing their health was the first step to getting off the streets. For my efforts, I was honored by the Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians' Network "in recognition of dedicated commitment to improving the health and quality of life of homeless people." Show less

M.A., Humanities

L.Ac., Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine

Ms, Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine

Lmp, Therapeutic Massage