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Sacramento, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

+ Coordinated fully-funded lobby trip for 24 students; scheduling meetings, training advocates+ Crafted federal legislative priorities for 40,000+ UC Berkeley students+ Hosted events with Tennessee Representative Justin Jones, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and Congressman DeSaulnier; engaged 400+ attendees+ Orchestrated advocacy for decarbonization at UC Regents Meeting, including 100+ public comments

Berkeley, California, United States

+ Researched federal legislation connected to sustainability, voting rights, and federal legislation+ Lobbied 5 Congressmembers, 8 congressional offices, and the Assistant Secretary of Postsecondary Education at the Department of Education in Washington D.C.; advocated for improvements to Title IX and federal legislation that advances climate preparedness and environmental justice

Stockholm, Sweden

Berkeley, California, United States

ElevateCal is a campus political party that provides resources so strong leaders from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can serve the student body in elected positions. + Overhauled the interview and recruitment process, increasing application rates by 30%; ultimately hired 5 board members and slated 15 candidates+ Developed a comprehensive curriculum for candidates with modules in public speaking, social media, platform development, endorsements, legal and bylaw compliance, and campaign finance + Elected 8 candidates including ASUC President, Executive Vice President, and #1 Ranked Senator+ Worked with ASUC President to draft and pass unanimously SR-84 which would democratize party resources and make application processes more accessible and transparent

District Of Columbia, United States

+ Presented cosponsorship memo for S. 2827 BIG WIRES Act to reform interregional energy-permitting+ Attended congressional hearings and briefings weekly; wrote memos for legislative staff on lithium battery supply chains, lead poisoning, high tide flooding, R&D tax credit amortization, the 2023 Farm Bill, and more+ Analyzed 10 DOE Long Duration Energy Storage Technology Strategy Assessments; compiled key points + Processed thousands of constituent communications weekly through calls, voicemails, email, and mail

San Ramon, California, United States

+ Managed a cohort of 5 interns with an emphasis on adaptive and culturally responsive leadership+ Coordinated July 4th Parade appearance including event brief, community leaders, and security+ Facilitated field meeting with the Diablo Valley College Sustainability program+ Producing a capstone legislative proposal about All-Electric New Construction in California

San Ramon, California, United States

+ Processed 250+ constituent communication through mail, phone calls, and LCMS+ Developed understanding of office structure, constituent outreach, and state legislative processes+ Trained to craft policy memos, conduct casework, and effectively communicate with the public + Managed casework, working with other departments within the state to address constituent concerns

Livermore, California, United States

+ Wrote a staff report and resolution to make municipal electricity 100% renewable; defended my recommendation to the City Council and 50+ members of the public resulting in unanimous council adoption+ Composed staff reports and resolutions impacting 85,000 residents taking into consideration social and economic inequities, such as for all-electric construction, EV charging, and resilience cooling centers+ Reached thousands with press releases, email blasts, social media posts, and farmer’s market displays

Livermore, California, United States

+ Developed communication skills, worked with children and parents in an effective and approachable way+ Earned Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certifications+ Underwent extensive CPR and First Aid Training + Recognized for my work ethic and quick learning on the job+ Received consistently positive performance reviews

Livermore, California, United States

A highly selective, ten-week lecture series and paid internship program led by Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley’s office. The program was postponed in 2020, and made to be virtual in 2021. + learned about the ten lectures on the sectors of law--including criminal, immigration, and environmental law--through lectures from some of the top lawyers in the state + developed a week long social media campaign about environmental policies for the District Attorney's Office

Livermore, California, United States

Open Heart Kitchen is the largest hot meal service program in the Tri-Valley, serving more than 2 million meals annually to those in need, including seniors, school children, and the homeless. + volunteered ten hours a week for eight weeks over the summer+ worked in all components of the non-profit including cooking, cleaning, and serving meals as a part of all of Open Heart Kitchen's programs+ developed an holistic understanding of how a non-profit functions and their positive community impact

B.S. Society & Environment, B.A. Political Science - 3.89 Gpa

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Associated Student Body President, President of Interact Club, President of Green Team Club, District Attorney's.