Organized community members to use Nextdoor.com to build social capital in Austin neighborhoods Advised community leaders on how to grow and manage Nextdoor.com online communitiesDesigned engagement strategy + materials and worked with neighborhoods to recruit leaders and engage diverse users

Conducted research-related tasks pertaining to community and economic development forthe UNM Resource Center for Raza Planning Assisted with and instructed undergraduate level Community & Regional Planning coursesManaged pilot phase of a youth entrepreneurship business incubator in collaboration with UNM Anderson School of Management, UNM Resource Center for Raza Planning, & South Valley Economic Development Center

BILINGUAL TEACHERTaught in an after-school program aimed at increasing literacy rates in low-performing students using systematic, research-based programs and materials Differentiated instruction to optimize instruction for various learning profiles Applied scientifically based literacy research-and the proven instruction methods and assessment tools consistent with this research--to ensure that all students become successful readersART TEACHERInspired students and facilitated the development of their creativity and self-expression through exposure to various art forms and mediaTaught and designed an after-school Art Enrichment Program where students engaged in activities that provided challenging and exciting artistic experiencesDesigned and implemented projects that are culturally relevant and environmentally conscious Organized fundraising opportunities to provide students with special art supplies and activities