Katelyn Keeshen Email & Phone Number

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Marin County, California, United States

Marin County, California, United States

Coordinate office outreach efforts, managing a team to plan town halls and other events in order to give community members the opportunity to engage with their legislator. Manage social media for the Assemblymember - creating content across Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube - and running the office email program. Work one-on-one with constituents to resolve problems with California state agencies, provide connections to resources, and bridge the gap between them and their legislators.

San Ramon, Ca

San Jose, California, United States

Recruited volunteers and interns to support refugees in Santa Clara County, conducted phone screenings and training sessions for new volunteers.Assisted donation drives through promotion on social media and outreach to local businessesOrganized donated materials

Washington, D.C.

Drafted constituent correspondence emails on a variety of issues. Communicated with constituents over the phone and logged their concerns into InterTrac.Provided staff assistance, including compiling daily press clips, drafting social media posts, scheduling tours, and attending and summarizing briefings.Researched legislation and issues in order to make Legislative Action Request memos.

Santa Cruz, California

Taught a section of a freshmen level writing class centered around the themes of “Self and Society”. Gained skills at making lesson plans, grading assignments, and mentoring students.Educated students on key issues surrounding social justice.

Santa Cruz, California

Represented the needs and interests of students to the Student Union Assembly. Communicated with students to get input on what the Assembly could do to better serve them. Worked on committees to make updates and changes to the structures of SUA to better address student needs.Mentored new students in the Assembly by introducing them to resources, answering their questions, and providing support and assistance to thrive as an SUA representative.Served on SUA Elections commission for 2017. Helped plan and get out the vote for campus elections.Represented UC Santa Cruz at the 2018 UC Student Association Student Lobbying Conference in Sacramento. Worked with fellow delegation members to research and prepare for lobby visits.

Santa Cruz

Staffed the front desk for the Diversity Center, the LGBTQ resource center for Santa Cruz County. Answered questions and provided connections to resources to community membersAssisted with events such as the fundraising gala, youth prom, educational community forums, among othersUpdated, reorganized, and made searchable a 100+ page guide to resources for housing, food, legal services, and other basic needs in Santa Cruz County. Created new resource guides specifically tailored to the youth groupConducted a field study of my experience at the center and kept detailed field notes.