Alan Rojas-Rodriguez
Assistant to the Executive Director at El Pueblo, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Gilman Program Alumni
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship ProgramOct, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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El Pueblo, Inc.
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant to the Executive Director
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Sep 2023 - Present
With this internship, I have the unique opportunity to work directly under the guidance of the Executive Director at El Pueblo, a prominent nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. El Pueblo is dedicated to serving and empowering the Latinx community in Wake County, which has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. The organization is at the forefront of community development, offering specialized programs and initiatives that focus on leadership development for… Show more With this internship, I have the unique opportunity to work directly under the guidance of the Executive Director at El Pueblo, a prominent nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. El Pueblo is dedicated to serving and empowering the Latinx community in Wake County, which has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. The organization is at the forefront of community development, offering specialized programs and initiatives that focus on leadership development for both young individuals and adults within the local Latinx community. I get to learn the ins and outs of how non-profits work and help aid in building collective power through leadership development, organizing, and direct action so that the Latinx community and other marginalized communities control our own stories and destinies. Show less With this internship, I have the unique opportunity to work directly under the guidance of the Executive Director at El Pueblo, a prominent nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. El Pueblo is dedicated to serving and empowering the Latinx community in Wake County, which has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. The organization is at the forefront of community development, offering specialized programs and initiatives that focus on leadership development for… Show more With this internship, I have the unique opportunity to work directly under the guidance of the Executive Director at El Pueblo, a prominent nonprofit organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina. El Pueblo is dedicated to serving and empowering the Latinx community in Wake County, which has been experiencing significant growth in recent years. The organization is at the forefront of community development, offering specialized programs and initiatives that focus on leadership development for both young individuals and adults within the local Latinx community. I get to learn the ins and outs of how non-profits work and help aid in building collective power through leadership development, organizing, and direct action so that the Latinx community and other marginalized communities control our own stories and destinies. Show less
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Mi Pueblo at UNC
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Member
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Political In Action Co-Chair
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Jun 2022 - Present
I am the Political Action Co-Chair for Mi Pueblo, the largest Latinx-based organization on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. I help to plan events and committee meetings aiming towards creating a positive change within the Latinx Community. We have hosted events such as a voter registration drive, fundraising over 1.5k for farmworkers in North Carolina, and hosting networking events to connect Latinx Students with Non-profits and government officials across North Carolina. Alongside this, I… Show more I am the Political Action Co-Chair for Mi Pueblo, the largest Latinx-based organization on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. I help to plan events and committee meetings aiming towards creating a positive change within the Latinx Community. We have hosted events such as a voter registration drive, fundraising over 1.5k for farmworkers in North Carolina, and hosting networking events to connect Latinx Students with Non-profits and government officials across North Carolina. Alongside this, I attend weekly meetings with other members of the Mi Pueblo Leadership to plan and update on our progress and to get updates on other committees and events.
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McDonald's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Crew Member
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Jun 2022 - Present
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Learning Assistant
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
I was an Undergraduate Learning Assistant for POLI 281, Data in Politics, which focuses on introducing students to data analysis in the R Programming language. Being a ULA allows me to... 1) To deepen understanding of the topics covered in POLI 281, such that students will be better prepared for further study and application of quantitative social science. This objective will be accomplished by learning the material with an eye toward explaining it to other less-experienced… Show more I was an Undergraduate Learning Assistant for POLI 281, Data in Politics, which focuses on introducing students to data analysis in the R Programming language. Being a ULA allows me to... 1) To deepen understanding of the topics covered in POLI 281, such that students will be better prepared for further study and application of quantitative social science. This objective will be accomplished by learning the material with an eye toward explaining it to other less-experienced students. 2) To develop pedagogical skills. In particular, ULAs will learn how to develop a rapport with learners, engage in clear oral and written communication, and take the perspective of less-experienced students. Show less I was an Undergraduate Learning Assistant for POLI 281, Data in Politics, which focuses on introducing students to data analysis in the R Programming language. Being a ULA allows me to... 1) To deepen understanding of the topics covered in POLI 281, such that students will be better prepared for further study and application of quantitative social science. This objective will be accomplished by learning the material with an eye toward explaining it to other less-experienced… Show more I was an Undergraduate Learning Assistant for POLI 281, Data in Politics, which focuses on introducing students to data analysis in the R Programming language. Being a ULA allows me to... 1) To deepen understanding of the topics covered in POLI 281, such that students will be better prepared for further study and application of quantitative social science. This objective will be accomplished by learning the material with an eye toward explaining it to other less-experienced students. 2) To develop pedagogical skills. In particular, ULAs will learn how to develop a rapport with learners, engage in clear oral and written communication, and take the perspective of less-experienced students. Show less
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Cheri Beasely 2022 NC Senate Campaign
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North Carolina, United States
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Volunteer Finance Internship
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
I am responsible for assisting with donor research, working with campaign team members to build fundraising events, Attending fundraising and political events, and Participating in other miscellaneous campaign tasks, as needed I am responsible for assisting with donor research, working with campaign team members to build fundraising events, Attending fundraising and political events, and Participating in other miscellaneous campaign tasks, as needed
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Old Town Club (OTC)
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Groundskeeper
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2021
Work physical labor such as weeding, mowing, planting sod, and raking bunkers (Full-Time in summer, Part-Time during the school year) Work physical labor such as weeding, mowing, planting sod, and raking bunkers (Full-Time in summer, Part-Time during the school year)
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Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defense with a Minor in Data Science, Junior -
Robert B Glenn High School
High School Diploma