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Mukilteo, Wa, Us

Lacey, Washington, United States

Woodinville, Washington, United States

During my summer internship, I gained valuable experience in permitting and long-range planning. I assisted in research, analysis, policy writing, and document preparation for various long-range and permitting projects with private and public clients in the Puget Sound area. This included housing action plans, racial equity reports, community engagement plans, and comprehensive plan elements such as capital facilities, utilities, housing, and land use for counties and cities. I also contributed to the submission of permits to municipalities, conducted feasibility research, and coordinated with civil engineers and surveying teams on projects involving land This internship is where I developed further skills in data analysis, policy editing, and project management, and I participated in training sessions on housing and diversity in planning.

During my tenure at Indivisible, I played a pivotal role in the seamless transition of Town Hall Project's town hall research program after its acquisition by Indivisible Project in February 2021. My responsibilities encompassed a range of duties, including the continued management of Town Hall Project's town hall database.In addition to my work with the database, I provided valuable support to various Indivisible initiatives. This support extended to facilitating both large-scale and small-scale virtual training sessions, addressing audiences ranging from 100 to 1000 attendees, focusing on combatting disinformation within communities as part of Indivisible's Truth Brigade.Furthermore, I took the initiative to create comprehensive guides that aided individuals in engaging with elected officials and their offices, as well as crafting onboarding resources designed to assist individuals in getting started with new programs.Throughout my tenure at Indivisible, I remained steadfast in my commitment to ensuring that volunteer voices were actively heard, and that our programs were executed with an unwavering commitment to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice.

When I first stepped into the role of National Organizing Director at Town Hall Project, I was to lead our network of town hall research volunteers as well as help with the planning and implementation of the 2020 Town Hall Pledge Program.Right as I was getting settled in this new role, COVID-19 hit the United States and Town Hall Project had to switch our program to finding virtual town halls. This caused a great shift for our program and the materials our volunteers needed to be successful in their roles. It was a learn on your feet moment as we came to understand the formatting of virtual town halls, where people could find them, and communicate that to our network. At the same time that we were making changes to our town hall research program Town Hall Project... - Developed Mutual Aid Hub, a map of Mutual Aid Groups across the US- Began hosting our own virtual town halls, now called People's Town Hall - Created People's Whip Count, a site to find information on where your Senator stands on key issues. While my main duty was to lead the town hall research program, as a member of Town Hall Project's staff, I helped in all of these different projects during my time.

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Created a volunteer network of grassroots organizers to track and submit town hallevents from across the state of Oregon to allow easy access for constituents. Became the 5th State Legislature for the Town Hall Project to track. Drafted a variety of guides and spreadsheets for volunteers to use in order to track and participate in events

Portland, Oregon Area

During my senior year at the University of Portland, I worked roughly 30 hours/week planning and managing logistics for several statewide events revolving around the environment and taking climate action on an environmental non-profit budget. At the start of my internship, I helped organize canvassing, fundraising, and day of action events. The events ranged from 20-200 attendees.I later was promoted to staff on the Oregon Clean Energy Jobs campaign (an Oregon industrywide carbon cap and trade policy) working 30hrs/week during spring semester at University of Portland while taking 19 credits and 32 hrs/week while taking summer courses. Helped plan and manage logistics for events during the Oregon 2019 LegislativeSession-Event logistics involved volunteer recruitment, planning event run of show,catering, tech setup, etc.-Independently drafted and managed peer to peer text through Relayand phone bank campaigns through VANo Feb 6th: Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day (700 attendees)o Feb 18th: Youth Lobby Day (100 attendees)o May 29th: Climate Day of Action (200 attendees)

Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

During the 2018 midterms, I worked as a paid canvasser on Daniel Nguyen's Lake Oswego City Council campaign. While balancing school and other jobs, I spent 10 hours a week canvassing in Lake Oswego for his campaign. Daniel Nguyen won his race and became the first person of color elected to Lake Oswego City Council.

Portland, Oregon Area

While attending University of Portland, I worked as an Event Coordinator for Pilots After Dark, a late night weekend event organization. Alongside my team, we worked to plan, prep, and conduct events for students throughout the week and weekend. Working the late night hours of 9pm to 1am, we were able to efficiently run events and provide excellent assistance.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon Area

During the Spring 2018 semester, I worked with Environment Oregon and UP's College Ecology Club campaigning for the Clean Energy Jobs bill. I learned how to read tedious legislation, promote events via social media and special events, lobbying skills, and campaigning techniques.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

During my first semester at CSU, I worked at Durrell Dining Hall serving food, dishwashing, and bussing tables. I worked 10 hours/week and was able to balance that with my college courses receiving all A's. Through this experience, I increased my customer service skills and made new connections with my managers and coworkers.

Freeland, Wa

Every summer, I worked at Midnight Kitchen performing a wide range of duties. From catering weddings on weekends, to dishwashing after events, to packaging crackers during slow seasons. From this job, I gained the ability to work at a fast pace with little to no supervision, as well as how to learn quickly and think on my feet.

Langley, Wa

Over the years, I managed to work my way from Barista to General Manager of my high school student store. This was an unpaid position; however, I still gained a lot from it. As General Manager, I oversaw 25 employees, ranging in experience and positions. I approved promotional material, new products, worked with department heads when issues arose, and reported back to our CEO (our instructor) with updates and financial reports.

Master'S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Planning Student Association (PSA) - American Planning Association representativeAfter years of working.

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Ethics And Policy, 3.94

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, College Ecology Club, Pilots After Dark, Magna Cum Laude.I transferred to University of Portland.

Natural Resource Recreation And Tourism, 3.96

Activities and Societies: American Fisheries SocietyI started out at Colorado State University focuses on a major in Fish, Wildlife.

High School Diploma, 3.99

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, DECA, Student Government, Student Store, Track, Soccer, Leadership,