Zakiya Cooper Email & Phone Number

Oakland, Ca, Us

Berkeley, California, United States

Palo Alto, California, United States

Santa Clara County, California, United States

Palo Alto, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Santa Clara, California, United States

Worked to create a safe and supportive environment for the BIPOC community on campus. Hired center staff with the priority of building a team with a consistent commitment and passion for justice. Organized and contributed to community events developed for the promotion of a celebratory culture and a unified multicultural student body.- Co-managed Multicultural Center Staff Board of 9, overseeing multiple center initiatives including community development, outreach, youth engagement, and center management - Co-managed internal executive leadership board composed of 48 student leaders from 16 multicultural organizations - Worked with university stakeholders and administration to advocate for BIPOC spaces and resources - Served as MCC Staff (DEI discussion groups, restorative justice programming, led cultural & advocacy events)

Santa Clara, California, United States

Berkeley, California, United States

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute at UC Berkeley offers student participants a rigorous seven-week program of coursework designed to improve the participants’ analytical and quantitative skills vital to success at top-level graduate programs in public policy and international affairs as well as law school. Completed courses in Economics, Quantitative Methods, Political Analysis, and Law and Public Policy.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Created project tracking system to manage assignments for intern teamDrafted response letters to range of constituent correspondenceMaintained office communications by receiving calls & responding to voicemails.

San Jose, California, United States

Consolidated, evaluated, and transcribed internal policy. Conducted research on local and national policy issues relevant to Black community and presented them in a community-specific, client-friendly format.

San Jose, California, United States

Answered average of 60 calls, emails and walk-ins per day, addressing client inquiries, conducting professional public relations, and providing service and resource information. Created, maintained, and implemented systems to improve internal functions and public communications such as the monthly newsletter, technology tracking, and donation letters. Supported executive team through consistent communication and managing multiple administrative support duties simultaneously.

Santa Clara University

Advocated for a more inclusive and culturally conscientious campus. Organized & facilitated virtual panel discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion with over 90 attendees. Worked with colleagues to draft resolutions and statements to urge action within the university administration.

Santa Clara, California, United States

Mentored seven first-generation college students with adverse backgrounds in their first year at University. Shared information about student life, academic opportunities, and healthy decision-making. Adapted role to support freshmen during a pandemic.

Virtual

The Young Leaders Summit (YLS), presented by the Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC), is a free, five-day, overnight, college empowerment conference for a diverse cohort of 200 high school juniors from historically marginalized backgrounds. It is designed to give these young leaders the practical tools they need to successfully apply to top universities, have full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and set a course for academic and career success. Organized group meetings, facilitated bonding activities, and prepared six students for applying to and attending university successfully. Provided guidance and recommended transitional strategies for first-generation college students with adverse backgrounds.

Santa Clara, California, United States

Recruited, organized, and transported student volunteers to San Jose Family Shelter weekly. Worked with the SCCAP team to promote service within the University community. Participated in the Homework Enrichment Program to assist families and provide support to school-aged children.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Bachelor'S Degree, Ethnic Studies And Spanish, Minor In Political Science

Justice And Law, Junior

Washington Semester Program