Valencia Briseus Email & Phone Number

Davenport, Fl, Us

• Support the execution of the grassroots organizing program through ongoing project management, cross-functional coordination, and management of volunteer leaders and groups• Manage grassroots volunteer leaders and groups; provide support around organizing tactics and deliverables to develop groups in alignment with Swing Left’s mission and organizing strategy; communicate directly with volunteer leaders via Slack, email, and meetings to answer questions and address needs• Project manage and support the execution of grassroots organizing program volunteer engagement projects including content creation, recruitment outreach copy, follow up content, maintaining volunteer guidance, and other resources• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Organizing to track, evaluate and analyze progress, optimize organizing programs, and identify new strategies to continuously improve programs• Identify and manage new volunteer leaders and grassroots groups in key states in collaboration with the organizing team• Support the planning process as it relates to grassroots outreach and capacity building for current and future cycles in collaboration with the organizing team and across departments• Manage the organization’s relationships and communications with campaigns and electoral entity organizing staff within assigned regions

Remote

• Supports the grassroots organizing program through ongoing project management and cross-functional coordination• Project manages and supports the execution of grassroots organizing program volunteer engagement projects including curriculum creation, recruitment outreach, follow up content, maintaining volunteer guidance and trainings, and other resources• Develops and manages relationships with organizing staff for targeted candidates and statewide electoral entities in coordination with the Community and Political teams• Adapts and executes processes for communication between campaign organizing staff and Swing Left• Manages Regional Organizing Coordinators (ROCs) to support the work of grassroots volunteer groups and leaders• Provides coaching around organizing tactics and deliverables to develop ROCs in alignment with Swing Left’s mission and organizing strategy

This program is designed for organizers to gain skills and experience to counter white nationalism and other movements of organized bigotry, build peer-to-peer relationships, and sharpen their visions of a democracy where all people can live, love, work, and worship free from fear. Fellows had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the white nationalist movement and its broader anti-democracy coalition—forces that seek to limit the rights of Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, LGBTQIA2S+ folks, women, immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities. Fellows were embedded within Western States Center’s programmatic work, gaining hands-on experience in countering organized bigotry. Fellows also had the opportunity to hear from and connect directly with national and local leaders in this work through a monthly lecture series. Each fellow was responsible for a final capstone - my own focused on creating recommendations for current and future civic leaders: candidates, elected officials, and other people in positions of power that are or may be targeted by white supremacists and white nationalist movements.This project which involved interviewing community members, elected officials, their campaign staff, and more.

North Miami Beach, Florida, United States

• Supervised and supported the Program Assistant, Youth Fellow, Data/Administrative staff, and volunteers• Maintained oversight of The Alliance program outcomes, reports, and oversaw creation/updates of databases• Cultivated key community relationships and represents The Alliance in community coalitions • Represented The Alliance externally, in finance, contract management, IT and facilities/operations areas• Supported the Executive Director with grants management and accounting, budgeting, resource allocation, cash flow, invoicing, and reporting• Created and updated data visualizations • Supported The Alliance through updating and tracking of relevant public policies and state legislation in a designated tracker

North Miami, Florida, United States

• Provided support to ongoing Alliance program outcomes, provided reports, and created/updated databases as needed.• Coordinated office functions including support of the organization staff and operations of systems, including: phones, office machines and other duties as needed• Provided critical data entry and record collection for all organization services, including SAMIS, Microsoft Excel, Apricot and all potential required data systems• Coordinated, ensured, and collected data forms, receipts, and invoices from Alliance providers and vendors• Handled administrative requests and queries from senior management• Conducted outreach including online communications (i.e. social media)• Maintained centralized client case file system(s) and supporting the integrity of programming data• Advised youth and families on community resources and provides guidance in navigating complex systems to encourage engagement and follow-through with services• Created and updated data visualizations

Boca Raton, Florida

• Collaborated with professional staff to manage data tracking of office programs and services includesevents, workshops, department website, and health promotion materials• Conducted relevant research, including survey creation, data organization, and visualization with PowerBI software• Coordinated and maintained staff schedules, office supplies, and health promotion items• Managed front desk area including maintaining office appearance and organization, up to date inventory, and stocking of health promotion materials• Produced and distributed office materials, office correspondence, and forms; assisted with planning and programming of special events, digital media, and other promotional activities

Miami, Florida, United States

• Utilized networks and connections to recruit volunteers for national events• Attended weekly trainings and regional meetings• Conducted local phone surveys• Authored original, written material for organization’s blog

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Planned, organized, and administered an introductory Japanese language class• Organized and set up activities for kids between 5-15 years old• Supervised campers in class, between activities, during lunch, and aftercare

Boca Raton, Fl

• Planned, organized, and administered a 12-hour sexual assault resistance training program –including physical self-defense [two to three times/a semester]• Conducted phone interviews and coded data for departmental research• Presented peer education programming (i.e. Mental Health, Substance Safety, and Women & Gendertopics)

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Collected and input relevant data• Utilized networks to recruit volunteers for events• Organized college campus events

Akita, Japan

• Delivered required materials in a timely manner• Transcribed interview audio into text (in English)• Collaborated with head researcher on condensing data

Dual Masters - Ma, Public Administration & Nonprofit Management

The program emphasizes nonprofit management and public administration research, theory, policy and organizational administration.

Master Of Arts - Ma, International/Global Studies, 3.78

The curriculum includes both foundational courses necessary to understand current global trends, as well as courses that emphasize policy.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, 3.52

Activities and Societies: Japanese Club at USF, P.R.I.D.E. Alliance, Planned Parenthood Generation Action, Social Work Society, Global.

Exchange Program, Japanese Studies, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Diversity Club (LGBT), AUWAAkita International University (AIU) is a Liberal Arts University located in Akita.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Omicron, Black Student Union

General High School Diploma, Medical Sciences

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Practical Nursing Program