Experience

Secular Strategies

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Principal

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States



OnlySky Media, Inc.

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Impact Officer

  • Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

• Director Of Advocacy / Editor of The Flare

  • May 2021 - Feb 2022

  Journalism and storytelling covering the human experience from a secular point of view.



Secular Coalition for America

• United States
• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Governmental Affairs

  • May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Director of Grassroots and Community Programs

  • Feb 2018 - May 2019

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Worked with Executive Director and Director of Governmental Affairs to establish long-term field strategy for the organization • Implemented grassroots and community programs with the assistance of Grassroots Coordinator, including capacity building at the congressional district level, voter registration and GOTV, and nonpartisan outreach to the Democratic, Green, Libertarian, and Republican parties to advance secular values across the political spectrum • Facilitated collaboration in… Show more • Worked with Executive Director and Director of Governmental Affairs to establish long-term field strategy for the organization • Implemented grassroots and community programs with the assistance of Grassroots Coordinator, including capacity building at the congressional district level, voter registration and GOTV, and nonpartisan outreach to the Democratic, Green, Libertarian, and Republican parties to advance secular values across the political spectrum • Facilitated collaboration in grassroots/field and communications/social media departments respectively among the organization and its 19 national member organizations • Identified opportunities to facilitate collaboration among community leaders through sponsorship of regional leadership summits designed to build skills, create shared advocacy agendas, and provide opportunities for networking • Provided direct support and advocacy training to local secular communities • Represented the organization as needed to press, coalition partners, conferences and other events as needed as a speaker, panelist, and/or workshop facilitator • Worked with Director of Governmental Affairs to align grassroots strategy with the legislative priorities of the organization • Solicited and managed major donor relationships as needed, including drafting proposals for funding and reports to support development staff • Supervised Grassroots Coordinator • Managed the organization's various software products and liaise with IT consultant • Managed overhaul of the organization's website

• Senior Legislative Representative

  • Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

  Washington, DC • Represented Secular Coalition as its chief federal lobbyist • Monitored federal and state legislation and coordinate grassroots lobbying at the national and state level • Produced action alerts, policy briefs, toolkits, and other supporting materials

• Legislative Associate

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Managed the Secular Coalition’s 50 State Chapter program • Monitored state legislation and coordinated grassroots lobbying at the state level • Produced action alerts, policy briefs, toolkits, and other supporting materials • Represented the Secular Coalition for America at select advocacy and outreach events • Assisted Legislative Manager in federal lobbying as needed

• Outreach Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Project Manager of the #KnitABrick Campaign • Video Campaign Coordinator for the Openly Secular campaign • Prepared weekly updates on secular community activities for the SCA National Update Call • Produced and edit media materials as needed, including op-eds; videos; and thank you letters • Managed Internship program • Conducted outreach to secular and allied communities to build a grassroots base of support

• Executive Assistant

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Assisted Executive Director in daily administration and project assistance • Restructured and managed a robust internship program • Managed Congressional Voter Guide project • Produced and edited media materials as needed, including op-eds and videos



SecularAction.org

• Content Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Managed, compiled, and maintained content for Secular Action website, Facebook, and Twitter • Advised on social media strategy and managed content schedule



American Humanist Association

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

• Proofreading Consultant

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  • Proofread the Humanist magazine, a bimonthly print publication



United States Senate

• Senate Intern, Office of Senator Tom Udall

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Assisted Legislative Correspondents with constituent communications • Conducted research to support Legislative Assistants' policy initiatives on a wide range of topics, including foreign policy, housing and education • Escorted visiting constituents to the Capitol Visitors Center • Archived press coverage relevant to the Senator's office



AmeriCorps VISTA

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Parent and Community Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Arlington, VA • Implemented thirty-six bilingual English/Spanish educational workshops tailored to low-income immigrant and refugee families in southern Arlington in eight months • Recruited local experts in the community to voluntarily lead workshops on a range of topics including: family literacy, financial literacy and navigating the American school system • Generated a 150% increase in average workshop attendance within seven months • Liaised with parents enrolled in Greenbrier Learning… Show more • Implemented thirty-six bilingual English/Spanish educational workshops tailored to low-income immigrant and refugee families in southern Arlington in eight months • Recruited local experts in the community to voluntarily lead workshops on a range of topics including: family literacy, financial literacy and navigating the American school system • Generated a 150% increase in average workshop attendance within seven months • Liaised with parents enrolled in Greenbrier Learning Center's after school program • Provided crisis assistance in cases of homelessness and domestic violence • Established and maintained relationships with non-profit organizations in the community • Interpreted presentations from both English to Spanish and Spanish to English as necessary • Designed and distributed bilingual promotional materials • Conducted personal phone calls in English and Spanish to members of the community on a regular basis in order to build personal relationships and increase workshop attendance Show less



Motivos Bilingual Magazine

• Editorial Assistant

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2011

  Philadelphia, PA • Edited articles for content and relevance to the Latino and youth community, ages 14-24 • Wrote two articles, including one cover story, that were published in the magazine • Prepared articles for translation to Spanish



Lango

• Spanish Instructor

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Philadelphia, PA • Instructed children ages 3-8 using simulated immersion techniques • Developed lessons plans and designed materials intended for parents to use at home to reenforce class material



Premium Advertising, Inc

• Account Manager and Sales Associate

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Philadelphia, PA • Promoted to Account Manager after generating a 300% increase in sales • Trained a team of entry-level distributors • Conducted on-location promotions in seven Home Depot stores



American Jewish Committee (AJC)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intern

  • Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Assisted in event planning and execution • Maintained communication with foreign diplomats, outside organizations and membership • Maintained and published weekly e-newsletters to members of the organization