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Berkeley, Ca, Us

· Engage in elevated conversations with trusted educators throughout the state on how to improve educational equity within our student-facing programs· Discuss research-informed pedagogy with organization leadership to develop new projects for larger scale impact · Conceptualize and develop large-scale pilot programs with thought leadership to provide redirection and opportunity for students to engage independently on social impact

Oakland, California, United States

· Research opportunities to increase revenue for California’s TK-12 education system through tax policy change· Conduct policy analysis to build organizational knowledge on the relationship between California’s tax system and how education is funded locally and at the state level· Explore policy change options for increasing education revenue through structural changes or new revenue generation opportunities, drawing from tax policies in states and countries where education systems are adequately and equitably funded

Berkeley, California, United States

· Grade weekly reading discussion boards for approx. 90 students enrolled in Race and Ethnicity in Public Policy· Enhance the student learning experience by providing a safe space for questions and empathy in the classroom· Conduct several book discussions for students for books such as: The New Jim Crow, Children of the Dream, etc.

Berkeley, California, United States

· Complete application review process and certify students’ eligibility to study in the US by issuing a Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 using the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)· Manage pre-arrival communications for newly admitted Berkeley Global students in collaboration with our Marketing team to orient students on the services International Student Services provides· Present on F-1 and J-1 visa regulations to newly admitted students at international student orientations in collaboration with various academic departments· Advise international students on various topics such as on-campus employment, Optional Practical Training, and maintaining visa status in one-on-one advising sessions and in large workshops

· Monitor the front desk and engage with walk-in persons and student appointments while also maintaining a welcoming environment for all· Aid student services staff with 4-6 in-person and online events per semester to promote student engagement with attendance rates averaging between 30-50 people per event · Organize scholarship applicant data for Berkeley Haas Global programs for ease of use to their respective scholarship committees

· Lead onboarding orientations for new team members with groups as large as 8 people at a time· Support the People Operations position in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through customized workshops for teams of 15-25 people· Contribute to improving the structure and productivity of the organization to help optimize time and resources as a 501(c)3 nonprofit

· Managed a team of 3 individuals in selecting 14 Microgrant Recipients from an applicant pool of 590+· Decreased application turnaround from 8 weeks in the inaugural program to 4 weeks with efficient time management and organizational delegation· Increased diversity in applicant pool through an accessible application that promoted higher word count and better student confidence levels

New York, United States

· Examine the effectiveness of existing policies and lay out the groundwork to support educational policies · Review and amend policy drafts to improve the effects of existing policies· Work closely with the CEO to determine the goals and objectives of policies

Berkeley, California, United States

· Selected from a national applicant pool for a prestigious a 6-week intensive program with graduate-level coursework focused on quantitative, policy analysis, and communication skills· Worked in collaboration with other students to complete policy simulations regarding climate change, housing crisis, and higher education for marginalized communities· Successfully communicated quantitative policy analysis through data visualization

· Under the supervision of Jill Finlayson· Optimized mentorship opportunity analysis at UC Berkeley for underrepresented identities in tech· Developed an educational program (DeCal) for under-represented groups in tech to discuss professional pathways and careers

Berkeley, California, United States

· Worked in collaboration with Statewide Database site developers to beta test California's redistricting database· Verified and cross referenced WCAG regulations and ADA Pacific resources to improve site accessibility· Translated sensitive documents in unknown languages (Farsi, Mandarin, and Arabic) with short turnaround time

· Involved in helping organize and support our research through policy based projects· Committed to over 40 hours of service and learning in accordance to current events happening in the Philippines· Conducted research presentations on findings in relation to the Filipino/Filipino-American experience

· Support Boosts COVID-19 Resiliency Fund team in awarding 14 microgrant recipients from an applicant pool of 750+ applicants who are primarily identify as low-income· Co-coordinate the Boosts COVID-19 Resources Page to provide non-recipients resources in all 50 states for three main areas of need: food security, internet access, and education· Create a Custom Chat Bot (through Intercom) to promote customer self-sufficiency when navigating Close the Gap Foundation's website

Berkeley, California, United States

· Managed a budget of $1000+ to visit high school and community colleges throughout the Bay Area· Assisted in the planning for a week-long outreach in the Central Valley consisting of 6 schools and 15 volunteers· Provide University of California, Personal Insight Question peer reviews to over 20 high school students

Berkeley, California, United States

· Provided customers a positive, welcoming environment to enhance customer experience· Managed the cash register while serving cupcakes to customers· Committed to closing routines such as cleaning up and general organization

Los Angeles, California, United States

· Assisted accounting department in organizational planning by updating and managing bi-weekly Los Angeles City bills· Phoned and communicated with consumer companies to match electronic funds transfer accounts· Worked on Engineering-based group project by creating a presentation to exhibit final product to LA Metro CEO

Master'S Of Public Policy, Education Policy Analysis

Bachelor'S Degree, B.A. Political Science And B.A. Data Science

Activities and Societies: Sigma Psi Zeta; Pilipinx Academic Student Services (PASS); Pilipinx Association of Scientists, Architects.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Concert Band, Winter Drum Line, College Match Los Angeles