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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

•Manage the American Cancer Society's legislative and political advocacy portfolio with local governments, the State Legislature, and Congressional Members in the Southern California region (territory includes Counties of Fresno, Santa Barbara, Ventura, SLO, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, San Diego) to advance cancer research, prevention, and overall healthcare access initiatives.•Lead the planning and execution of strategic issue campaigns integrating grassroots engagement, media advocacy, and other support systems to achieve legislative and policy wins including biomarker coverage, tobacco control, and federal funding for the CDC and NIH.•Develop and sustain partnerships with major healthcare systems including UCLA Health, USC Keck, City of Hope, and Cedars-Sinai to enhance collaborative efforts and advance shared goals.

Los Angeles, Ca

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's Office of Economic Development•Oversaw business development initiatives and advocated for the Mayor's economic agenda throughout the city. Managed the Mayor's relationships with key stakeholders and business interest organizations including technology, entertainment, and finance sectors.•Liaised between the Mayor's Office and City departments (LAX Airport, Port of LA, Dept. of Building and Safety, Dept. of Planning, Dept. of Economic Development) to provide strategic direction on the operations, policies, and issues of the proprietary departments and their Commission boardmembers.•Developed strategic communications plans, campaign strategy, and crisis management to address the City's rapid response to the pandemic, homelessness, and economic recovery operations.

Mayor's Office of Legislative and External Affairs•Served as Mayor Garcetti's primary liaison to the Los Angeles Central Area: Downtown LA, Koreatown, Hollywood, Little Tokyo, Greater Wilshire Center, Larchmont Village, Pico Union, Silverlake, Fairfax District, Griffith Park, and Hollywood Hills.•Served as the Mayor's AAPI Liaison (City-wide) for the diverse Asian Pacific Islander communities in the City of Los Angeles.•Established and maintained relationships for the Mayor with community leaders, stakeholders, and constituents. Communicated the Mayor's agenda and initiatives to residents in the Central Area.

Los Angeles

Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, Majority WhipCalifornia State Legislature, 53rd Assembly District•Served as the Assemblyman's representative and liaison to the communities of Koreatown, Little Tokyo, East Hollywood, West Adams, and Larchmont Village. Attended and spoke at events on his behalf.•Served as lead deputy to issue areas on transportation, education, healthcare, and faith-based initiatives at the District-level, and advocated for the Assemblyman's legislative priorities to regional stakeholders.•Coordinated event logistics and provided on-site support for the Assemblyman at District events.

Greater Los Angeles Area

•Developed creative engagement campaigns and organized community events for clients in the transportation, real estate and energy sectors.•Specialized in community/political outreach for the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s bullet train project connecting LA to SF and Metro’s Expo Line connecting DTLA to Santa Monica.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Supported the Senior Advisor to President Obama on the Affordable Care Act by drafting memos, collecting press clips, preparing briefings, conducting research, organizing corporate partnerships, and scheduling meetings and events.•Assisted the White House Science and Education Advisor by staffing events, planning public speaking engagements featuring top officials, and drafting press releases and official White House blog entries.

Koreatown Youth & Community Center

•Supervised and managed youth leadership program of 30 students at local community center.•Provided counseling and mentorship to high school students attending underserved schools.•Chaired admissions committee, supplied leadership training, and oversaw application process.

• Coordinated and oversaw all aspects of stage performances for the Los Angeles Korean Festival, one of the largest Asian American festivals in the United States with over 400,000 guests.• Organized logistics for sound, light, and staging for all performance groups.• Spearheaded community and political outreach for the festival.

Los Angeles Field Office

•Supported the State Director and Field Deputies in providing updates on Southern California to the Senator.•Produced memorandums, scheduled and attended meetings with staff, responded to constituent letters, prioritized constituent and intergovernmental mail, conducted research and press clippings.

Washington, D.C.

•Assisted the Program Manager in developing and coordinating a national professional mentorship and small business development program.•Managed a national scholarship program awarding over $60,000 to disadvantaged students.•Conducted research, produced policy briefs, and attended meetings for the Executive Director.

Ucla

•Produced the largest Korean Culture Night in the nation and largest student cultural production at UCLA. •Oversaw and supervised all creative departments and coordinators to ensure all financial, creative, and operational goals were met.•Represented and advocated on behalf of the organization to the UCLA Chancellor's Office.

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science / International Relations

Activities and Societies: Asian Pacific Coalition, Korean American Student Association, Liberty in North Korea, KCM Campus Ministry.

Education record

Completed and graduated from the FBI - Los Angeles Citizens Academy, supporting the Bureau’s mission as a community ambassador

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: KIWIN's (Key Club), Student Government