Accomplishments: Creation of a Youth and Community Engagement Strategy to be implemented on the Willamette and to be shared as an example Region 6 and with other Regions. Conducted research to inform my approach and adapted the current strategy to be more inclusive and dynamic. Creation of best practices in community engagement.Launch of a social media initiative including creation and maintenance of the website, blog, and instagram accounts that reflect work of the Resource Assistants in Region 6. Creation of social media content to feature diverse peoples and history of public lands. My social media skills were shared by the Washington Office in a USDA intern “takeover.” Development of podcasts featuring unique and underrepresented aspects of the Willamette National Forests’ history. Development of relationships and building of rapport with both Forest Service employees and community partners for more robust and lasting relationships. Provided programmatic suggestions on culturally relevant, sensitive, and adaptable programming. Worked across departments and areas to provide consultation on issues of accessibility, inclusion, representation, and equity in various programs of work such as the development of the Willamette’s Friends Group, response to recreation fees, response to non-recreational camping, and appointments to the Resource Advisory Council. Work with District Ranger, Pacific Northwest Research Station Social Scientist and Public Affairs Specialist in establishing a plan of action/research plan to address issues of homelessness on forest.Supervise and assisted in the hiring and management of the Willamette’s Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator. Collaborate across all districts, program areas, the Forest Leadership Team, other National Forests and with the Regional Office (R6).

DutiesWrite and execute curriculum for discussion sections of 4 to 8 classes of up to 25 students eachLead lectures Lead group discussionsFacilitate conversations among peersGrade student assignments and exams (between 100-200 depending on course size)Provide feedback on writing assignmentsWork with students to clarify and organize writingEngage in email exchanges for clarification and communicationHold office hours for in person clarification and communication Worked with the instructor of record on developing and refining the lecture course paired with my discussion sections

Write and execute curriculum for discussion sections of 4 to 8 classes of up to 25 students eachLead lectures Lead group discussionsFacilitate conversations among peersGrade student assignments and exams (between 100-200 depending on course size)Provide feedback on writing assignmentsWork with students to clarify and organize writingEngage in email exchanges for clarification and communicationHold office hours for in person clarification and communication Worked with the instructor of record on developing and refining the lecture course paired with my discussion sections

Conscribed Opportunity: How English Learner Students' Social and Educational Experiences Narrow Over Time PI: Dr Ilana Umansky University of Oregon Duties: Data coding, analysis, literature review and writing

DutiesBi-weekly script writing and editingResearch for projects including archival researchRecording of audio tracksEditing and mixing of audio tracks to produce a single fileSocial media managementBusiness planningOutreach and brand building AccomplishmentsSocial media reach of 12,000+ followers114,000+ current downloads

DutiesPlans and executes organizing efforts for three 11 week terms for a 1500 person bargaining unit Serves as Chair of the Executive Council, Organizing Committee, and Contract Action TeamRuns Executive Board meetings once a monthRuns Contract Action Team meetings once a monthManages the contract campaign including internal and external relationsRuns General Membership Meetings 1 or 2 per 11 week termAttends weekly Executive Board meetings Coordinates resources, materials and training for stewardsMakes appointments (with Executive Board approval) to fill steward vacancies Responsible to work with the President to write, review and edit correspondence with stewards and union membersOrganizes and shares important changes made to the collective bargaining agreement before, during, and after bargainingAssumes the duties of President when the President in temporarily unavailable AccomplishmentsPlans, manages, and executes the contract action campaign, coordinating materials, supplies, and attendees for events across campus for a 1500 person bargaining unit. This includes internal and external media communications, social media management, development of a strategic plan and toolkits. Serves as chair of the Executive Council, managing around 100 stewards in their duties. Through monthly meetings I communicate our strategic plan, heard feedback and updates from various departments, and utilized the opportunity to empower stewards to continue to pursue the goals of our campaign.

I worked as a tutor to collegiate atheletes. I worked in a variety of subjects from writing, social sciences, natural sciences, history, humanities, test prep, and planning.

I taught afterschool science classes to K-5 students in various topics from robotics to physics.

Student Retention Among First Year Latino and African American Males PIs: Dr. Frankline Augustin, Dr. Nathan Durdella, Dr. Mark Stevens California State University, Northridge Duties: Literature review, interview transcription, coding and analysis