Experience

UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Texas State Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  - Lead and execute strategic issue campaigns, work with multiple teams, manage staff and consultants, and leverage UnidosUS policy, program, and network assets, to achieve policy outcomes in the state and maximize the impact of state and federal efforts. - Develop advocacy strategy plans (including legislative, administrative, electoral, and other elements as appropriate) to advance policy goals, in collaboration with senior leadership. - Expand the power and influence of Latino voters through electoral campaigns. - Increase awareness on issues impacting Hispanics through communications, stakeholder presentations, and earned and paid media. - Build, sustain and expand partnerships with UnidosUS Affiliate Network, state coalitions, allies, and elected officials to advance policy priorities, and represent UnidosUS in those settings. - Track state legislative and agency activity, policy, and media developments on key issues, to provide strategic advice to launch and scale campaigns. - Collaborate with the issue and communications teams to develop issue analyses, position statements, talking points, and public information materials that energize Latino participation, elevate Latino issue priorities, and educate partners and policymakers. - Organize policy/advocacy activities, including roundtables, town halls, and legislative visits, and provide technical assistance and issue support to develop spokespeople. Show less



National Migrant & Seasonal Head Start Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Policy Fellow

  • Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  - Develop and execute our federal advocacy initiatives - Build relationships with Members of Congress and US Senators and their staff & relevant stakeholders - Support our grantees nationwide in their legislative efforts - Work with House & Senate Appropriations Committees & Subcommittees on MSHS funding & statute language - Organize “Hill-Day” meetings with our grantees and their Members of Congress & US Senators - Attend and participate in policy meetings with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus - Draft monthly policy journals for our grantees (state & federal legislation, federal budget, etc.) Show less



Burn Pits 360

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services

• Government & Public Affairs Liaison

  • Nov 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Successfully worked on getting the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2021 (S. 3373) signed into law by President Biden. • Support Burn Pits 360 in their legislative efforts in the Texas House & US House – successful in getting legislation signed into law. • Media/Public Affairs support – town-halls with Members of Congress, Congressional Briefings in US Capitol • Partnered with actor & activist Jon Stewart to build national awareness on the issue • Successfully worked on getting the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2021 (S. 3373) signed into law by President Biden. • Support Burn Pits 360 in their legislative efforts in the Texas House & US House – successful in getting legislation signed into law. • Media/Public Affairs support – town-halls with Members of Congress, Congressional Briefings in US Capitol • Partnered with actor & activist Jon Stewart to build national awareness on the issue



Herrman & Herrman, PLLC: Personal Injury & Car Accident Law Firm

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • May 2019 - Sep 2021

  • Develop and manage all branded & non-branded advertising, and communication strategies • Develop new marketing mediums and channels from concept to distribution • Administer and measure the success of internet marketing initiatives & grow social media presence • Work with multiple media agencies in the creative development of branding & messaging • Identify, analyze & pursue business development opportunities for the Firm, practice groups, individual attorneys, both within the existing client base and with potential new clients • Create and monitor business development goals & targets as a means of monitoring the success of businesses development efforts • Oversee the Firm’s website content & development • Lead & manage firm communications activities, including external communications, public relation efforts, and more • Manage the firm’s marketing budget • Build relationships with community leaders, organizations, events to expand the Firm’s reach. Show less



Office of the New York City Comptroller

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Affairs Liaison

  • May 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Serve as the Comptroller's primary representative in Manhattan & LGBTQ community citywide. • Work with policy department to address short term & long term issues • Conduct community outreach around office initiatives, programs & services, and provide public with information on the functions of office's bureaus including audit, claims, contracts, public finance and asset management. • Maintain relationships with community stakeholders including community boards, block associations, tenant associations, non-profit organizations, BIDs (business improvement districts), and schools. • Identify city programs and services that may warrant investigation or audit through consultation with external stakeholders • Assist with planning and implementation of office sponsored forums, meetings and events • Assist stakeholders with individual concerns including housing, health care, social service and education issues. • Draft testimony, correspondence, briefings, and talking points Show less



US Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney

• New York, New York, United States

• Congressional Intern

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  • Act as liaison between constituents and government agencies • Investigate legal aspects of local issues • Conduct research on legislation and bills for projects • Assist Press Secretary in placing stories and arranging press conferences • Complete research for special projects for Congresswoman Maloney • Act as liaison between constituents and government agencies • Investigate legal aspects of local issues • Conduct research on legislation and bills for projects • Assist Press Secretary in placing stories and arranging press conferences • Complete research for special projects for Congresswoman Maloney



Avalon Artists Group

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Agent

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Develop strong relationships with casting directors, producers and ad agencies on a local, regional and national scale • Pitch and book actors in national commercials and voiceovers • Handle SAG/AFTRA contracts for agency & negotiate pay • Send actors/talent out on auditions as well as through online submissions • Handle residuals, negotiation of residuals and renewals for expired SAG/AFTRA contracts • Manage support staff and interns • Speak and advise aspiring talent on commercial world, acting and more Show less



Suzelle Enterprises

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Talent Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Mar 2013

  • Develop strong relationships with casting directors, producers and ad agencies on a local, regional and national scale • Pitch and book actors in national commercials and voiceovers • Handle SAG/AFTRA contracts for agency & negotiate pay • Send actors/talent out on auditions as well as through online submissions • Handle residuals, negotiation of residuals and renewals for expired SAG/AFTRA contracts • Manage support staff and interns • Speak and advise aspiring talent on commercial world, acting and more Show less