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At Waypoint Education Partners, we envision a world where education research, policy, and communications put students and families – the people our education system serves – at the center. We have a proven track record of success – from national communications campaigns that change public opinion, to informing new legislation, to standing up advocacy organizations, to creating reports that change what the field knows and understands.Continuation of HCM Strategists K-12 Policy team.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

UX Global Research Operations empowers UX Researchers to build compliant external partnerships fortified with best practices, education, and counsel.1. Expand data and reporting infrastructure using Tableau and Excel to provide real-time insights on UXR Vendor Engagement quarterly, monthly, and weekly contract cycles and purchase order metrics.2. Manage finance and timelines reports, procurement, counsel for vendor processes, and triaging questions for UX Researchers and ten teams (Instagram, Enterprise Products, AI, Infra, NPE, People Insights, Privacy, MTE, and Research Ops) and extended to ICGR & Integrity and APAC/EMEA regional offices for the Purchasing and Engagement Program. 3. Analyzing metrics and inefficient gaps, implementing processes, and operationalizing improvements to reduce turnaround time on all escalations and processes: Amendment Guideline Process, Vendor TPA Project, Social Impact Project, Dropbox Organization, etc.) 4. Collaborate with XFN (contract, finance, and legal partners) to create and execute SOWs with a portfolio of vendors.

Washington, Dc, Us

HCM’s K-12 policy team:1. Working on the following projects: Harvard's Education Recovery Scorecard, focus groups with the National PTA, and high-quality instructional materials with the Collaborative for Student Success.2. Collaborate with a team of education experts with decades of experience at all levels of government, school districts, nonprofits, etc.3. Developing materials for clients: recruitment letters, policy recommendations, data analysis (quant), communication pieces 4. Advocate for specific policies in K-12 education reform

Los Angeles, California, Us

Major Endorsements: LA Times, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Democratic Party of San Fernando Valley, L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman, State Senator Caroline Menjivar, Los Angeles County Young Democrats, Latino Coalition of Los Angeles, and more.1. Developed marketing and communication strategy, policy platforms, and field strategy/engagement, and oversaw 24 campaign staff members.2. Translated Marco’s supporters/voters' data (qual/quant) into ethical storytelling/marketing through IG, Twitter, Mailers, etc.3. Managed budget and fundraising of over $270,000 and maximum LA City matching funds.

West Hollywood, Ca, Us

1. Oversaw the entire policy, field, finance, and marketing/communications strategy and operations and had functional supervision of the entire campaign strategies and six staff members2. Supported the candidate in developing marketing strategy and analysis, tracking field deliverables, and reporting priorities3. Built relationships with donors, high-level government officials, legislators, community organizations, and key stakeholders across West Hollywood, Los Angeles County, and Northern and Southern California.

The Bell Gardens Education Commission was established to identify, define and support educational opportunities for Bell Gardens residents in traditional and nontraditional settings. To create and sustain a list of educational opportunities that are affordable and available to all residents, and to review, evaluate and make recommendations to the city council regarding grants or any other funding sources for educational opportunities for Bell Gardens residents.

Los Angeles, California, Us

I led the field organizing team, and I was responsible for executing the field plan project. Additionally, I ensured that voter targets were being met on the ground by ensuring that the field organizers are making appropriate voter contacts.1. Defined and tracking metrics, driving timelines, organizing and presenting data for the field plan, volunteer recruitment, voter contact, and other designed field plan elements to attain goals - Oversaw the Political Data Intelligence (PDI) software to ensure proper voter contact, cutting turfs, assigning turfs, managing all field canvassing, and volunteer management. 2. Developing training, scripts, and communications for the entire field plan team3. Identified, recruit, manage, and train volunteers to conduct voter contact4. Ensured accurate collection and entry of data5. Provided quantitative and qualitative reports as part of an ongoing evaluation of the field plan to all stakeholders

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Young Invincibles’ mission is to amplify the voices of young adults in the political process and expand economic opportunity for our generation.Responsibilities are as follows:1. Contributed to the communications team in amplifying youth stories and messages2. Overseeing on-the-ground community engagement, such as planning state and local events to educate and facilitate discussions on pressing issues affecting our generation.3. Assist policy team in research and proposing solutions to some of these challenges - Communicating with policy stakeholders across California - AB 132 - California Community Colleges - Basic Needs Program Implementation - YI Advocacy Week: Cal Grant reform, CalEITC support, and Health for All expansion

San Jose, California, Us

Sunday Friends is a non-profit that aims to break the generational cycle of poverty for historically displaced and undocumented families by achieving social, economic, and racial justice. 1. Assisted the organization's strategic planning, including the mission statement, overall objective, metrics, strategic goals, and post-covid initiatives, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.2. Oversaw and implemented the COVID-19 Homelessness Prevention Program (CEHPP) and the Santa Clara County Homelessness Prevention Program COVID-19 (HPS-CV) rental assistance programs to help families keep their housing after the expiration of the eviction moratorium. Performs the following duties: - Analyze and visualize program performance metrics, including the distribution of $650K in funds to over 200 families.- Generate regular reports to assess the impact of the programs and inform decision-making.3. Lead the data migration and integration process for the new Case Management Software (CRM).4. Assisted as the Application Assister for the Santa Clara County Department of Employment and Benefits Services (DEBS). Performed the following duties: - Assisted clients to apply to over 10 state benefits, such as CalFresh, Medical, Medicare, etc., using the Santa Clara County DEBS portal - Oversaw a team of volunteers to make this available to our client base 4. Grading, scoring, and discussion of work completed by our families through our Online Education Program. 5. Misc.—the nature of nonprofit work requires all members of staff to be available to assist with a variety of tasks not specifically detailed in a job description.

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Employer Outreach/Promotion TeamAs an Employer Outreach Administrative Assistant, we promote law school events and work with outside employers to secure their participation at events. I collaborate with a small team to create, edit, and distribute materials for professionals and law school staff to use. Tasks Include:1. Outreach and coordinate with over 5,000+ Employers for programs2. Create Spreadsheets for Employer Registrations3. Collaborate with a team to create and edit promotional materials

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

Front Desk TeamAs the Senior Student Assistant, I provide professional development and assistance at the Front Desk of the Office of Career Management. I assist the law students, and staff with events, and projects and help with the management of law school events. Tasks Include:1. Executed recruitment and On-Campus Interviews (OCIs) with legal recruiters from different law firms - Managed scheduling and logistics of interviews between candidates and hiring managers - Led post-interview to follow-ups and track data on student interviews2. Managed the staff team, scheduled shifts, organized monthly staff meetings, trained new employees, and helped hire new employees, monitoring and reporting team budgets3. Participated in the planning and execution of large scale employer programs and noontime events4. Managed appointments, entered database information through Simplicity Accounts (CRM), created job postings5. Participated in report projects given by the attorneys/advisers in our office6. Organized and assist in the management of the on-campus interview (OCIs) logistics

Washington, Dc, Us

1. Organized the first annual Federal Interagency Working Group on Hispanic Prosperity (FIWG), consisting of senior officials from various agencies working together to strengthen the gap between the Latino community and the federal government2. Collected research and data on Latino education, institutions, and communities for briefing materials3. Participated in strategic planning and staff meetings and other Department policy briefings and meetings4. Collaborated with team to plan and implement upcoming local and out-of-town events and meetings, escorted senior Administration officials and members of the President’s Advisory Commission5. Drafted final reports and other materials for senior officials and researched policy finings, and reported to Executive Director 6. Transcribed Latino leader and President’s Advisory Commission meeting notes following WHI events7. Responded to constituent inquiries verbally or in writing in English and/or Spanish8. Served as liaison between the WHI and local and national Latino organizations and federal agencies

Los Angeles, California, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

M.S.Ed, Education Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And English (Professional Writing)

Washington Semester Program, American Government And Politics (United States)

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates