Sylvia Romo Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Develop and implement comprehensive advocacy strategies to advance job quality, equity, sustainability and a robust safety net for BIPOC/immigrant property service worker members of the SEIU-USWW.Execute strategies for labor/management stakeholder buy-in, designing win/win advocacy objectives between unlikely allies.Managed a team, ensuring effective tracking of legislation and data to support advocacy efforts.Direct worker voice initiatives to ensure that advocacy priorities are… Show more Develop and implement comprehensive advocacy strategies to advance job quality, equity, sustainability and a robust safety net for BIPOC/immigrant property service worker members of the SEIU-USWW.Execute strategies for labor/management stakeholder buy-in, designing win/win advocacy objectives between unlikely allies.Managed a team, ensuring effective tracking of legislation and data to support advocacy efforts.Direct worker voice initiatives to ensure that advocacy priorities are informed by workers’ lived experiences, enhancing worker engagement and leadership development in collaboration with union and industry partners.Oversee grant and contract compliance related to systems change and worker voice, including grant reports and assisting with grant writing.Partner with the Executive Director to engage funders and the board in systems change and worker voice strategy, ensuring sustainability and cross-functional coordination. Show less

Manage regional programming for workforce development and community advancement for USWW property service workers in Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and the East Bay. Oversee digital equity program and curriculum development statewide.Execute regional deliverables under CA Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnership funding program, including scaling new janitorial certifications and career pathways in Green Cleaning and Infectious Disease Prevention.Direct the… Show more Manage regional programming for workforce development and community advancement for USWW property service workers in Silicon Valley, Sacramento, and the East Bay. Oversee digital equity program and curriculum development statewide.Execute regional deliverables under CA Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnership funding program, including scaling new janitorial certifications and career pathways in Green Cleaning and Infectious Disease Prevention.Direct the organization’s entry into policy advocacy, centered on expanding protections for and investments in the janitorial essential workforce during the COVID crisis. Manage Northern CA staff, including work plan implementation, performance evaluations, and compliance with policies and procedures. Show less

Sacramento, California Area

Plan and manage educational and training programs for property service workers represented by the SEIU-USWW. Secure the collaboration of employers, building owners, union leaders, funders, and other stakeholders.Conduct marketing and outreach at worksites, union meetings, janitorial company offices, online and by phone.Monitor student attendance and program performance and produce assessment reports. Hire and train instructors and volunteers. Substitute teach as needed.Assist with… Show more Plan and manage educational and training programs for property service workers represented by the SEIU-USWW. Secure the collaboration of employers, building owners, union leaders, funders, and other stakeholders.Conduct marketing and outreach at worksites, union meetings, janitorial company offices, online and by phone.Monitor student attendance and program performance and produce assessment reports. Hire and train instructors and volunteers. Substitute teach as needed.Assist with growth and development of existing and new programs, curriculum and assessment tools and systems. Assist with research on funding opportunities and preparation of grant proposals, reports.DOJ Accredited Representative providing free immigration legal services. Show less

Year-long experiential policy advocacy training program advancing racial, economic, and gender justice throughout California. Member of the Economic Justice team that drafted SB521 (Smallwood Cuevas), CalWorks: Pregnant or Parenting Students, signed into law in October, 2023.

San José, Costa Rica

Planning support for conference on Human Security and Human Rights and workshops on domestic applications of human rights law.Provided high-level assistance in developing indicators for evaluating compliance with Economic, Social and Cultural Rights obligations by member nations of the Organization of American States.Spanish to English translation of reports, website content and educational materials.

Uci Alumni Association

Primary liaison to UCI student organizations, clubs and supervisor of 30-member Student Alumni Association. Provided leadership in student/alumni networking strategies and events. Collaborated with university staff, faculty and community supporters to oversee student philanthropy efforts on campus.Managed funds and selection process for three scholarship programs. Launched the first annual Chancellor’s Award of Distinction program recognizing exceptional graduating seniors.

Supervised a staff of seven in the formulation and execution of human rights and environmental justice advocacy programs in Guatemala.Responsible for grant writing, management and reporting. Ensured financial stability and expansion of funding base during global financial crisis.Financial oversight and management, developed annual board-approved budget and ensured proper fiscal controls, cash flow management, bookkeeping, donation processing.

Chiapas, Mexico

Advised indigenous teachers at the first community-run secondary school in Chiapas, Mexico. Conducted training in popular pedagogy and curriculum formulation.Taught Spanish language and Mexican social movement history to visiting activists.

San Francisco Bay Area

Conducted background research and investigations on torturers in the U.S. which contributed to the filing of civil suits against them.Assisted with factual investigations, evidence gathering and witness interviews for cases in progress.Carried out legal research in human rights law, particularly concerning the Alien Torts Claims Act and Torture Victim Protection Act.Interpreted and translated English/Spanish to facilitate communication with current and prospective clients, including… Show more Conducted background research and investigations on torturers in the U.S. which contributed to the filing of civil suits against them.Assisted with factual investigations, evidence gathering and witness interviews for cases in progress.Carried out legal research in human rights law, particularly concerning the Alien Torts Claims Act and Torture Victim Protection Act.Interpreted and translated English/Spanish to facilitate communication with current and prospective clients, including developing bilingual outreach materials for refugees. Show less

M.A., Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: Donald D. Harrington Master's Fellow

B.A., Peace And Conflict Studies

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