Keith Fernandez Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, Us

As Head of Social Impact Communications at DoorDash, I work closely with the Government Relations, Policy Research, Public Engagement, and Social Impact teams to drive the company's narrative related to food access, Dasher empowerment, merchant impact, and how we empower local economies using data-driven metrics and story telling.As part of this work, I’ve led the rollout of several initiatives including our work supporting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, our Economic Impact and Community Impact reports, our partnership with the Urban Institute on home delivery research, and our ongoing storytelling around Project DASH, DoorDash’s initiative to empower food banks and other social impact organizations to leverage DoorDash logistics to increase access.

Washington, D.C., Us

Responsible for TechNet's federal and 50-state communications program.

Miami, Florida, Us

Responsible for managing all communications on behalf of the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S. in the areas of civic engagement, corporate social responsibility, and government affairs. Helped lead national rollout of crucial Hispanic voter data demonstrating importance of key demographic. Spearheaded effort to name “Univision Way” engaging City of Doral government and key local stakeholders to further establish brand in South Florida. Worked closely with government relations team to support fly-ins and other legislative priorities. Significant support for Univision News efforts surrounding presidential forums and debates in addition to polling.

Washington, Dc, Us

Responsible for managing U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen's English and Spanish-language media presence and directing all district and Washington based media operations to inform the community of issue positions and actions as well as constituent service efforts. Advised the Member on the legal implications of certain legislation and play a leading role on Cuba-related public statements. Represented the Congresswoman in community and media settings. Prepared, provided advice and oversaw statements and releases on domestic issues.

Worked closely with partners and senior associates on amicus curiae briefs regarding attorney’s fees and other time-sensitive matters. Scheduled and completed all discovery directed to partners. Assisted in the preparation of motions and other pleadings. Regularly spoke to and met with clients regarding insurance claims.

Researched legal issues when the court sat in an appellate capacity, read and evaluated depositions for first degree murder case to anticipate questions of law and fact, summarized depositions to provide the Court with a brief synopsis of issues and relevance of each witness to the instant case, observed a wide variety of trials, pleas, motions and jury selection.

Coordinated new media and field operations, conducted media interviews, and managed and coordinated candidate campaign appearances. Assisted in fundraising, press operations, and new media direction.

Washington, Dc, Us

Conducted issue research and assisted in writing Members’ remarks on Cuba, Israel, and selected domestic legislation before the House of Representatives. Assisted Member at events and addressed constituent queries to expedite communication with district

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Conducted issue research and assisted in writing Members’ remarks on Cuba, Israel, and selected domestic legislation before the House of Representatives. Assisted Member at events and addressed constituent queries to expedite communication with district

Washington, Dc, Us

Conducted issue research and attended hearings to enhance understanding of legislation before the Senate. Deepened constituent relations by conducting Capitol tours and providing general office support.

Jd, Law

Ba, Political Science