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Sacramento, Ca, Us

Sacramento, California, United States

• Expanding agency's presence within the capitol community by employing the latest in cutting-edge public affairs and strategic planning best practices • Delivering high-quality products to clients of all policy areas and across the media spectrum, from press releases to social media toolkits and from strategic plans to statewide communication strategies• Contributing to agency culture through internal initiatives to bolster sustainability, talent acquisition and retention and workplace sense of belonging

Sacramento, California, United States

• Expanding agency's presence within the capitol community by employing the latest in cutting-edge public affairs and strategic planning best practices • Delivering high-quality products to clients of all policy areas and across the media spectrum, from press releases to social media toolkits and from strategic plans to statewide communication strategies• Contributing to agency culture through internal initiatives to bolster sustainability, talent acquisition and retention and workplace sense of belonging(lucaspublicaffairs.com)

After completing my fellowship with the California Natural Resources Agency, I was hired permanently as an Executive Analyst. In this role, I served as a staffer to the Secretary and Undersecretary of the Agency.• Served as advance team to the Secretary for all external events by compiling talking points and coordinating logistics, in addition to providing on-the-ground support• Facilitated Secretary Speaker Series events, which educate a global audience on the work being done in California to steward natural resources and build resilience to nature-related challenges• Coordinated Thrive@Resources - the agency's premier recruitment and retention initiative that aims to build a staff that reflects the diversity of California - by bolstering workplace sense of belonging for the agency's 21,000 employees(resources.ca.gov)

Through the Executive Fellowship Program, orchestrated by the Center for California Studies at Sacramento State University, I was placed at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) in November. CNRA oversees and supports more than 26 distinct departments, conservancies, and commissions. Their mission is, “to restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration, and respect for all the communities and interests involved."• Assisted in the implementation of Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order on expanding nature-based solutions and advancing a goal to protect 30% of California's lands and waters by 2030 (EO-82-20)• Coordinated Agency communications for internal and external engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders• Evaluated current workplace culture to determine future priorities for workplace transformation effort after the COVID-19 pandemic

The Executive Fellowship Program is sponsored by the Center for California Studies at Sacramento State, and the Office of the Governor of the State of California. The mission of the Executive Fellowship Program is to accelerate the personal leadership growth of public sector professionals towards preserving and protecting our democracy. Placement into an executive-level agency or department takes place in mid-November.(www.csus.edu/center/center-california-studies/)

Josh Harder is a native Central Valley resident passionate about the politics that affect citizens in a highly diverse, rural district. He is seen as one of the most accessible, bipartisan members of Congress. As Josh says, "We need leaders with the courage to stand up to Washington’s corruption and put our Valley families first. That’s just what I’m doing."• Constructed the largest in-district volunteer team ever in CA-10 and outperformed the democratic presidential nominee by 5%• Specifically targeted the Tracy, CA area for constituency support and volunteer recruitment through direct voter contact(www.harderforcongress.com/)

Dr. Merav Ben-David is a climate scientist running to be Wyoming's next United States Senator. Her platform includes four cornerstone components: Futureproof Wyoming, Take Care of Wyomingites, Protect the Wyoming Way of Life, and Improve America's Standing in the World. • Canvassed over 1,000 prospective voters through phone calls and text messaging software• Facilitated trainings to community volunteers to ensure ease of tasks and compliance with election rules• Amplified Dr. Ben-David as a respectable candidate through social media and other means of communication(www.bendavid2020.com/)

At the August Plenary, the members of the California State Student Association (CSSA) elected me as the 2019-20 Sustainability Special Officer. CSSA has representation from all 23 CSU campuses and works to represent students in all pending matters concerning the accessibility, affordability, and inclusivity of the CSU system.• Analyzed issues of ecological sustainability at all 23 CSU campuses and advocated for policy solutions• Reviewed current policies, procedures, and executive orders addressing issues of sustainability• Built sustainability-focused coalition among the CSU campuses to better align student concerns and interests(https://calstatestudents.org/)

During my spring quarter at Cal Poly, I completed a campaign for ASI President will full responsibility of the campaign. My platform centered around four key issue areas facing Cal Poly students: Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, and Empowering Student Voices. I was elected by majority vote and will be serving the students of Cal Poly for the 2019-20 Academic Year.• Served as the sole elected at-large representative of 21,000+ Cal Poly students to advocate for solutions to campus issues at the local, state, and federal level• Chaired multiple university and city committees to ensure shared governance and proper dialogue of student issues with various stakeholders• Advocated as Cal Poly’s delegate to the California State Student Association (CSSA), which represents about half a million students in the California State University system• Created and presenting to the ASI Board of Directors components of the organization’s $18 million annual budget

San Luis Obispo, California Area

After serving a year on the ASI Board of Directors representing the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science, I decided to further my involvement in Associated Students, Inc. by running for one of three corporate officer positions.• Served as Chairman & Corporate Officer of ASI, a non-profit 501(c)3, student-run organization with a $18 million annual budget• Elected to lead & formulate policy for the ASI Board of Directors, a group of 24 corporate board members individually elected to represent as the official voice of Cal Poly students• Advised University President & the Executive Cabinet on the Campus Advisory Committee• Acted as one of two student representatives on the Academic Senate, a faculty-governing body of 51 elected members

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Out of 5 student government committees, I was chosen to chair the Outreach and Communications Committee. This committee is charged with seeking ways to infiltrate the average Cal Poly student's thoughts and perspectives on current campus and student government activities, while also continuously developing the brand of Associated Students, Inc.• Chaired committee responsible for increasing constituent engagement in student government• Implemented outreach events in an effort to engage with all 21,000 Cal Poly students• Served as the point of contact for all social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn for student government members ASI Corporation(http://www.asi.calpoly.edu/student_government/board_of_directors)

San Luis Obispo, California Area

The Board of Directors serves as the legislative branch of Cal Poly's student government. Members are elected by the students within their respective colleges after running a college-wide campaign. The board serves as the voice of students through the creation of resolutions, bills, and endorsements.• Elected by nearly 4,000 college constituents to serve as the official voice of students in all matters, both on campus and within the political world through drafting resolutions, bills, and endorsements• Represented all students on the Campus Fee Advisory Committee to oversee fee increase proposals• Appointed to serve on the Student Success Fee Advisory Committee to manage the Student Success Fee and determine areas of greatest need on campus according to constituency(http://www.asi.calpoly.edu/student_government/board_of_directors)

California Polytechnic State University

Faculty governing body of the university, representing approximately over 1,300 faculty members. Comprised of approximately 50 elected senators, 4 administrators, and 2 student assistants.• Coordinated activities of faculty-governing body & fulfilled the will of the Senate Chair• Constructed timeline & scheduling for campus-wide Distinguished Scholarship Award• Maintained website content based on the will and actions of the Academic Senate(www.academicsenate.calpoly.edu/)

Modesto, California Area

A rotation-based Summer Scholarship/Paid Internship Program which allows interns to experience different career areas throughout the company. I was also given a $4,000 scholarship at the end of each summer.Summer 1 - Quality Assurance Intern: June - August 2016 • Developed sustainable mock traceability procedure for the Quality Assurance Department• Generated a hazardous risk matrix to compare capabilities of Co-Manufacturers• Analyzed company HACCP procedures & developed onboarding instructional materialsSummer 2 - Corporate Water Initiative Intern: June - August 2017• Assessed bottling rinser system for water savings opportunities & food integrity enhancements• Produced scheduling system to increase efficiency & communication of tank washing process• Analyzed new laws concerning SGMA & groundwater regulations for company impact analysisSummer 3 - Viticulture/Environmental Compliance Intern: June - August 2018• Established systematic approach to collecting soil samples in a multi-vineyard ranch• Analyzed soil nutrient trends to determine causation of decreased yields from wastewater• Completed daily tasks, such as testing irrigation distributions & soil moisture probes(http://www.gallo.com/)