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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As the Regional Organizing Manager, West, I play a pivotal role in spearheading grassroots advocacy initiatives, fostering key relationships, and mobilizing supporters across the expansive Western United States to combat extreme poverty and preventable disease. Covering a diverse region including Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, California, Oregon, and Washington State, I am dedicated to driving impactful change at the grassroots level.Orchestrating and leading dynamic grassroots advocacy campaigns within the region, orchestrating multifaceted efforts that include volunteer engagement, event coordination, and the seamless execution of online and offline actions. Cultivating robust connections with volunteers, activists, local organizations, and community leaders to amplify ONE's influence and footprint throughout the region. Crafting and delivering comprehensive training sessions aimed at educating volunteers and supporters on effective advocacy techniques, policy issues, and ONE's overarching mission.Proven ability to develop and implement effective advocacy campaigns that drive tangible results. Adept at fostering strong connections with diverse stakeholders, including volunteers, activists, and community leaders. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept at crafting compelling narratives and messages. Skilled in delivering engaging presentations that resonate with diverse audiences. Proficient in facilitating discussions and workshops to foster collaboration and learning. Experienced in developing and executing strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives. Skilled in efficiently planning and coordinating travel logistics. Proven ability to plan and execute successful events that captivate and engage participants. Extensive experience in mobilizing and organizing communities for positive social change. Proficient in developing and delivering training programs to enhance advocacy skills.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As a dedicated professional in my previous role, I undertook a multifaceted position where I established and nurtured relationships, cultivated grassroots support, and executed impactful campaigns across four states: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.Successfully built and fostered a robust network of grassroots support within the specified states, strengthening the foundation for community-driven initiatives.Led the training of community leaders in fundamental organizing strategies, empowering them to collaborate on a compelling digital campaign aimed at eradicating hunger.Orchestrated and facilitated virtual meetings with both members of Congress and passionate volunteers throughout the Southwest, fostering engagement and driving the organization's advocacy efforts.Hosted a pivotal meeting with the White House faith office, establishing a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration on critical issues related to hunger.Executed the organization's strategy and policy by actively engaging stakeholders and individuals directly impacted by hunger. This involved hosting meetings and conducting insightful phone calls to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive approach to addressing the issue.In this role, I demonstrated a strong commitment to community empowerment, effective advocacy, and collaborative engagement. My experience includes not only building bridges between diverse stakeholders but also implementing strategies that directly contribute to the organization's mission and policy objectives.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Created and implemented a comprehensive service-learning program for students, faculty, and staff that has provided opportunity for service to be embedded into classroom curriculum in an organized and reflective way.-Coordinated and recruited experiential education community partners through the district legal procedures and created strategic partnerships between faculty, students, & community partners. -Continuously developed, maintained, tracked, and monitored program milestones and data collection. FERPA I & FERPA II trained. -Planned and coordinated all events, presentations, training, marketing, volunteer outreach, and recruitment to meet experiential education goals. -Maintained daily operation of the food insecurity initiatives & food pantry.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

-Planned and executed a field plan, internship & volunteer recruitment program, and coordinator for a team of 10 interns and up to 30 volunteers.-Lead a Student Vote Coalition voter registration drive that resulted in 520 new registered voters in Fall 2017. -Organized 7 high school campuses and 3 college campus events on the same day as part of -National Voter Registration Day 2017.-Independently worked on door-to-door voter outreach and education to support public education efforts in November 2017.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Coordinated all elections according to Arizona Revised Statutes for all 58 school districts in Maricopa County.-Organized and successfully planned seminars, events, and training to facilitate the appointment process in case of position vacancies.-Compose correspondence, answer, research, assist, guide, and respond to questions and concerns pertaining to the elections division to all school districts.-Compile, review, proof, and edit voter information pamphlets, ballot language, and all legal forms for education funding voting measures. -Act as filing officer and legal representative for the County Superintendent of Schools and worked to resolve issues and lawsuits.

-Implement and determine eligibility for federal and state Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF Family Assistance programs.-Assist with client issues and concerns in a supportive, professional, and timely manner.-Knowledgeable of policies and procedures administered by federal, state, & local authorities. HIPPA One & HIPPA Two Trained.-Effective in appropriate case documentation and interpreting policy, data entry, personal records privacy, and technological programs.-Recognized for strong work ethic, team building, and attendance.-Certified Spanish language interpreter.

Tucson, Az

Tucson, Arizona Area

Worked to create a more inclusive and equitable student body at the University of Arizona through coalition building, social justice education, and addressing the importance of civic engagement.The ASUA Office of Diversity and Inclusion is university's foremost advocate in ensuring unity and understanding throughout our diverse campus. Our team of 20 students from diverse backgrounds works closely with the four cultural centers and two resource centers to ensure student and organizational needs are being heard. We strive to be a resource and leader in ensuring that the University of Arizona and student government is an inclusive, safe, and representative academic community that all students can access.

Working with Arizona's oldest and most established statewide student advocacy organization is a privileged. Currently we are working on initiatives to address Total Cost of Attendance, Campus Safety, Veterans Affairs, and Social Justice which reflect the needs of Arizona's public higher education students. Through the years I have worked with amazing students on some of the following tasks and achievements:-Petitioned, rallied, and organized grass-roots movements to address causes and issues important to students as a whole; including Voter Registration Drives, Save Pell Grant, Tuition Equity, and Textbooks.-Received training in effective organizing and lobbying; developed leadership skills through the Conference of Arizona Student Leaders.-Spread the message of ASA through a variety of effective methods including classroom presentations and lobbying the UA Faculty Senate. -Registered more than 1,500 students with fellow interns on the University of Arizona campus through phone banking, tabling, and collaborating with the Associated Students of the University of Arizona.

A-Store At Mckale Center- University Of Arizona

As a student worker at the A-Store at McKale Center I served the University student, staff, alumni, and community members with a strong customer service commitment and investment in the University community. Everyday there is an opportunity to meet community members and interact in a professional and personable way. Aside from this I have acquired extensive retail experience especially through a time period taking on the tasks of a Store Manager with a student team. Below are some additional skills acquired in this field.-Managed student schedules, store operations, inventory, and understanding of extensive budgets. -Trained in proper money handling practices and PCI official training to operate transactions. -Gained knowledge of student employment policies and collaboration with professional staff. -Experience in Merchandising, Receiving, and Buying. Overall, being the face of the University and UA Bookstore is an experience and opportunity for effective training that can be used in many other career fields.

Tucson, Arizona Area

Tucson, Arizona Area

Taught an accredited University of Arizona 2-credit course of 18 incoming freshman on higher education success and really connected with each of them on a professional level to access their strengths and weaknesses coming into college.New Start is a comprehensive, six-week summer bridge program designed to help incoming freshmen succeed in the transition from high school to college. Click through the links to the right to learn more!

Prescott Valley, Arizona

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science & Mexican American Studies, Senior

Activities and Societies: Arizona Assurance Service Club, NewStart Summer Program, TRiO/Student Support Services, Transfer Student Center.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Oregon Student's Association, MEChA de UO, La Fe Student Fellowship.National Student Exchange Scholar