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Develop strategy and vision to serve students, families and organizations inTucson's southsideCommunity-Centered Fundraising:Raised $100K in first four monthsQuadrupled BIPOC Dual Enrollment Scholarships in year oneIncreased Educator Community Fellows Program by 50% in yearInitiated Community Investment Fund

Co-design and facilitate leadership curriculum for Southern Arizona clientsManage client relations

Co-teach and develop curriculum for two organizational leadershipcourses for veterinary medical studentsCo-author peer-reviewed research publication on programmaticeffectiveness and skills development (published)

Served as the advisor to City Councilor Lane Santa Cruz to lead strategic planning to implement, evaluate, and interpret City policies, budgets, projects, and proceduresContributed to the creation and administration of the $1.25 We Are One | Somos Uno Immigrant Relief FundDeveloped strategic partnerships with internal partners, community stakeholders, external agencies, and other organizations to pass progressive public policy as directed by Councilor Santa Cruz:Equity framework for the distribution of CARES monies in the City of TucsonCity of Tucson’s Office of Equity and the anti-discrimination resolutionFiscal management of Ward 1 Office $500K budgetManagement of day-to-day operations including staff, constituency inquiries, and space management.Researched and analyzed development impacts, transportation, planning needs, and participated in neighborhood initiatives.Supervised, trained, and mentored staff of four

Design, implementation, and assessment of the Guerrero Student Center to support student success and achievement as learners and leaders with an emphasis on Latinx studentsInitiated the inaugural student emergency fund relief of 10K in partnership with the UA Hispanic Alumni AssociationCo-wrote and received $30K Common Ground Alliance Student Event Series Programming Grant for all Cultural & Resource CentersCoordinated volunteers for small to large programs and special eventsIncreased Center’s first-year transition, college-ready course to three coursesDeveloped strategic partnerships with academic, student support, community organizations, and donors to provide culturally responsive services, programs, and workshops to a broad range of students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgroundsFiscal management of operational and programming budgetAdvocated for student needs at monthly UA Hispanic Alumni and Hispanic Community Council meetingsFacilitated professional development activities and talking circles for staff and studentsCoordinated early academic outreach conferences and opportunities with local school districtsSupervised, hired, trained, and mentored staff of 12 including student workers and graduate assistants

Library ManagerQuincie Douglas | 2015-2016Managed and administered the evaluation of resources, personnel, facilities, and program planning for a medium-size library with a high Spanish-speaking populationSuccessfully administered inaugural Leadership & Staff Development Cohort ProgramCoordinated Bias Awareness Training for library staffCo-wrote and administered the Spanish Needs Assessment grant, for $27, 000, awarded in 2015.Coordinated PCPL’s Community Impact Planning Process for 2015Strengthened partnerships with local community organizations and neighborhood associations to meet programmatic and service needs of library customersSupervised, hired, trained, and mentored staff of 21 including graduate assistantsServed as Interim Branch Manager | 2014-2015Assistant Branch ManagerValencia Library | 2014-2015Management of a large library with a high Spanish-speaking populationSupervised, mentored, and trained staff, youth workers, and U of A graduate assistant in providing client-centered customer service, program development, and culturally responsive community outreachSuccessfully administered $100,000 fiscal year budget for Literacy Connects contractParticipated in the Barrio Nopal Neighborhood Association and Sunnyside Literacy CoalitionAssistant Branch ManagerEckstrom-Columbus Library | 2011-2014Management of a medium to large library with a high Spanish-speaking and refugee populationServed as Interim Branch Manager, May 2012-August 2012Led client-centered customer service training for branch staffLed process for temporary closure and remodel of the librarySupervised staff of nineAdditional positions held during tenure at PCPL: Family Literacy Librarian (2014), Interim Branch Manager (2012-2013), Youth Services Librarian (2008-2011), Library Technical Assistant/Graduate Assistant (2007-2008)