Kiley Barton, Mpp Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Long Beach, California, United States

Long Beach, California, United States

California, United States

• Served as the COO of the association and presides over monthly Council meetings, which includes preparing and dissemination of agendas. • Coordinated with other members of the Executive Board and committees to discuss ongoing organizational efforts. • Planned and executed annual Graduate Summit during the fall. This consisted of recruiting graduate students from all 10 UC campuses, field experts, and policymakers to contribute ideas, share information, and vote on advocacy priorities for the duration of the year. • Assisted with the transitional period for the organization to non-profit status. This included acting as a liaison with the CA Secretary of State, preparing proper tax documentation, and ensuring the organization meets all necessary requirements for non-profit status.

Orange County, California, United States

• Partnered with First 5 Orange County and the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare to fulfill the Capstone Project requirement for graduation from UC Irvine’s Master of Public Policy program. • Led research project to produce a report to First 5 Orange County detailing how to operationalize best practices throughout the county based on the most successful United States-based implementations of Plans of Safe Care (POSC) to promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes. • Research focused on providing the client with concrete methods for strategy application, which organizational structure(s) to adopt, and determining areas of need regarding data collection. • Crafted policy recommendations that encompassed a multifaceted approach, including a social media campaign to combat stigma, converging data collection efforts, and the development of training modules for hospital workers, medical personnel, and social service workers.

Irvine, California, United States

• Chaired the External Committee, which advocates at the systemwide and national levels on behalf of UCI graduate students. • Maintained relationships with local, state, and national legislators representing UCI graduate students. • Educated students on issues affecting graduate education at the local, state, and national levels.• Led Lobby Corps team, which included hiring and training lobby volunteers, legislative tracking, drafting white papers and issue briefs, and meeting with elected officials locally and traveling to Washington DC to lobby on behalf of UCI graduate students. • Led campus voter registration efforts during midterm and primary elections. • Acted as the representative for UCI graduate students on the University of California’s Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) to research and lobby policies to benefit UC graduate students.

Irvine, California, United States

• Collaborated with External Affairs Vice President on Local, System-wide, and National Student Advocacy and Policy Implementation Strategies.• Contributed to meetings with student and non-student organizations, while also assisting in the coordination of lobbying events with policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels. This included travel to Washington DC to meet with elected representatives. • Acted as the representative for UCI graduate students on the University of California’s Graduate and Professional Council (UCGPC) to research and lobby policies to benefit UC graduate students.

• Reviewed developmental screening rates and early intervention service access for zero to three-year-olds by county and Medicare managed care plan. • Analyzed county approaches, system structures, and innovations for delivering early identification and intervention.• Designed research plan while identifying key areas of focus, project questions, and processes; conducted online research and interviews with key stakeholders in early childhood policy across California.• Created a data bank containing information regarding developmental screening rates, Early Start access, Regional Center data, and Help Me Grow status by county across California.• Completed research project, culminating in a blog post and data bank for the First 5 Center for Children’s Policy official website.

Bakersfield, California Area

• Effectively maintained relationships with residents from over 200 units in the Whispering Meadows Apartment complex.• Managed announcements, events, and information changes regarding the apartment complex via social media and our website.• Processed rental payments; inspected units; and attended to various administrative tasks in Microsoft Office.• Established a new filing and documentation system for residential and hotel units, which streamlined the ability to take in new residents in the short and long term

Oakland, California

• Conducted outreach via email, phone, and in person to over 500 businesses, non-profits, and organizations across California to join the Children's Movement. Recruitment involved information dissemination, conversing with potential members about our mission, and maintaining a continued dialogue to ensure members were familiar with Children Now’s current projects.• Gained knowledge about children’s health, education, welfare, and early development in California, as well as crucial advocacy skills by attending educational seminars provided by Children Now’s policy team members.• Completed research projects pertaining to education inequality, healthcare disparities, and child welfare outcomes with an emphasis on racial equity.

Berkeley, California

• Consulted with fellow caseworkers and clients from the University and the Berkeley community in order to conduct extensive research and provide case-specific legal options for matters such as divorce and landlord- tenant conflicts.• Attended workshops with attorneys and legal aids in the Berkeley area to better serve our clients.• Provided over 175 students and community members with free tax assistance as a Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistant.

Berkeley, California

• Compared and contrasted union contracts from across California, specifically from Berkeley, Contra Costa, and Bakersfield, in order to illuminate disparities in salaries, benefits, and policies to inform future research and advocacy.• Assisted union members with ongoing political efforts and organizing campaigns, such as canvassing for endorsed candidates and ballot propositions, and coordinating with other local unions for mutual support.

Bakersfield, California Area

• Taught and counseled over 80 students, ages 14 to 18, in North High School's AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program. • Assisted low-income, first-generation students with the college application and matriculation processes by informing them of their admissions and financial aid options, and proof-reading personal statements. • Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring.

Bakersfield, California Area

• Taught, cared for, and led developmentally appropriate activities for over 100 children ages two to six. Children came from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. • Upheld all CPR and teaching certifications in accordance with California law. • Documented and organized paperwork containing sensitive information regarding children’s health and development. • Assisted administrative staff with clerical duties when required.

Master Of Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Public Policy Student Association: Social Chair. Associated Graduate Students, UC Irvine: External Vice President.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Emphasis on American Government. Peter E. Haas Public Service Leaders Program.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Philosophy