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Federal Way, Washington, United States

Burien, Washington, United States

Applied for Arts Grants to Secure Funding:Grant Writing: Researched and applied for grants suited for youth arts non-profit. Adjusted each application to meet the funding requirements and collaborated with Joyas Mestizas grant writing team to create organizational and tracking material such as spreadsheets.

United States

Developed DEI Resources for Education Professionals:Research and Presentation: Published and presented qualitative research papers for other higher-education professionals to help them develop more equitable programming and transformative curriculum for their underrepresented students. Program Analysis: Determined alignment of program mission with current practices to adjust curriculum as needed to meet the needs of students.

Created Human Rights Policy Recommendation: Policy Recommendation: Created policy recommendations to remove the Migrant Protection Protocol, addressing human rights violations at the U.S.-Mexico border. Research Analysis and Synthesis: Utilized mixed methods to present holistic information about policy in its current form (at the time), how it could change, and what its impact would be.

Bothell, Washington, United States

Co-directed Transformative Pedagogy Program: Global Learning Programming: Collaborated cross-departmentally with staff and faculty to provide students with an integrated learning experience which worked through questions of identity, privilege, and oppression.Presentation and Panels: Presented with Global Scholars faculty, staff, and students to university leadership to guarantee buy-in and funding from donors and leaders.One-on-One Advising: Closely mentored students to help them apply to scholarships and match them with global experiences based on their major, personal interests and goals, and financial positioning.

Hosted Social Justice Learning Events:Research Analysis and Synthesis: Researched social justice topics to host "Dine n' Dialogues" with UWB community to increase awareness of social justice and assist students in thinking through complex issues.

Greater Seattle Area

Provided Personalized Advice on Funeral and Cemetery Arrangements:Prospecting and Advertising: Reached out to partner with local businesses and franchises to create affinity groups that can access exclusive discounts, educational materials, and seminars. Curated Personalized Funeral and Cemetery Arrangements: Provided recommendations on end-of-life planning based on clients’ personal lives and budgets.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Managed Front Desk of Premium Funeral Home: Schedule Management: Organized a schedule of 20 cemetery and funeral associates, mailed death certificates, received all mail for location, and screened incoming phone calls and walk-ins as the first point of contact for location. Assisting Funeral Directors: Helped as needed with casketting and bagging decedents and setting up for memorial services.

Sammamish, Wa

Integrated Creative and Social Justice Learning: Middle and High School Teaching: Embedded social and cultural contexts into creative learning to better understand the inherent relationship between social issues and art.Technical Learning and Programming: Broke down steps to encourage holistic learning and profound understanding of folklórico dance moves.

United States

Championed Diversity and Equity Education: College-Level Courses: Designed and delivered courses on feminism, racism, migration, and intersectionality, equipping students with critical thinking skills and knowledge to navigate complex social issues.Instructor Supervision: Supervised grading and student communication of two TA's to ensure professionalism and alignment with course syllabusPersonalized Learning: Encouraged personalized teaching and learning by offering office hours to help students with their specific questions and build relationships

United States

Built Recruitment and Retention Strategies:College Student Populations: Tracked innovative university recruitment and retention strategies to attract BIPOC or otherwise marginalized students.Communication with University Admin: Managed and responded to all project-related communications and prepared articles and reports.

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Honed Gallery Management Skills: Small Gallery Management: Assisted gallery owner with balancing the budget, maintaining client and artist partnerships, and interacting with customers who entered the gallery.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Fostered Inclusive Learning Environments: K-2 Spanish: Integrated discussions on the importance of language learning and celebrating diversity, fostering appreciation for different cultures and perspectives in young minds.Curriculum Development: Built curriculum and designed activities based on learning objectives to facilitate learning.Communication: Created and sent an agenda to parents outlining what was learned, what the subsequent learning outcomes were, and what they could practice at home.

Issaquah, Washington

- Adapted to quickly changing environments to keep up with demand of costumers and make sure everything was running smoothly.- Provided friendly service to costumers to ensure that they had a positive experience at the restaurant.- Learned quickly and was promoted from a hostess, to a busser, to a server due to my exceptional work ethic.

Sammamish, Washington

Master Of Arts - Ma, International/Global Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Double Major, Double Minor

Activities and Societies: Majors: Law, Economics, & Public Policy / American & Ethnic Studies Minors: Human Rights / Diversity Studies