Experience

United Ways of California

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

• Digital Engagement Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present



SIMA STUDIOS

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

• Digital Communications & Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2020

  Greater Los Angeles Area



Amnesty International USA

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Canvass Director

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  Greater New York City Area



Inc. Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • Oct 2017 - Apr 2019

  Alyssa is a published writer with work featured in The Oxford Journal, Forbes, Huffington Post, The Guardian, The International Business Times, and more. She also had an ongoing column in INC Magazine, where she discussed leadership, healthy habits, entrepreneurship, as well as social and political issues.



Refugee Code Academy

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services

• Cofounder

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

  Remote • Co-founder of a tech startup that empowers refugees by connecting them with computer coding and programing education platforms • Developed and maintained relationships with tech startups, NGOs, government officials and media outlets • Created and managed media campaigns, including social media, digital strategy and audience engagement • Coordinated events and attended networking opportunities to build relationships, engage key figures, and identify opportunities to… Show more • Co-founder of a tech startup that empowers refugees by connecting them with computer coding and programing education platforms • Developed and maintained relationships with tech startups, NGOs, government officials and media outlets • Created and managed media campaigns, including social media, digital strategy and audience engagement • Coordinated events and attended networking opportunities to build relationships, engage key figures, and identify opportunities to collaborate • Worked with a wide range of organizations to uphold the organization’s mission, while expanding our resources to refugee camps in East Africa Show less



Save the Family Foundation of Arizona

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

• Development Specialist

  • Mar 2016 - Jun 2017

  • I worked with the development team on the agency's fundraising initiatives in efforts to promote our mission to equip families to address poverty, and overcome homelessness. • Coordinated events that generate awareness and funds for our cause. • Effectively utilized a broad range of social media and email marketing tools. • Developed and initiated donor retention and community engagement campaigns. • Was responsible for the execution and management of marketing and public… Show more • I worked with the development team on the agency's fundraising initiatives in efforts to promote our mission to equip families to address poverty, and overcome homelessness. • Coordinated events that generate awareness and funds for our cause. • Effectively utilized a broad range of social media and email marketing tools. • Developed and initiated donor retention and community engagement campaigns. • Was responsible for the execution and management of marketing and public relations strategies. Show less



Street Child

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  London, United Kingdom • Assisted and supported the events team of an established international non-governmental organization, focused on resettling displaced children into safe homes and back into the education system. • Helped organize multiple illustrious fundraising events at prolific and historical venues (the Shard, Tower of London). • Worked with the entire Street Child UK team on successfully launching the ‘Legacy of Ebola Appeal,’ created to aid the children of Sierra Leone who have been orphaned by… Show more • Assisted and supported the events team of an established international non-governmental organization, focused on resettling displaced children into safe homes and back into the education system. • Helped organize multiple illustrious fundraising events at prolific and historical venues (the Shard, Tower of London). • Worked with the entire Street Child UK team on successfully launching the ‘Legacy of Ebola Appeal,’ created to aid the children of Sierra Leone who have been orphaned by the Ebola virus. • Helped create local and global media campaigns in order to increase understanding for the Appeal and the organizations other humanitarian agendas. Show less



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia • Completed Summer Hire Internship Program with the Public and Cultural Affairs Sector at one of the largest US Embassies in South America. • Monitored in country programs and international political affairs • Assisted the PR department in preparing for speeches and press conferences, as well as for official visits by high-profile state officials, like the Secretary of State John Kerry. • Supported the Public and Cultural Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to highlight the United… Show more • Completed Summer Hire Internship Program with the Public and Cultural Affairs Sector at one of the largest US Embassies in South America. • Monitored in country programs and international political affairs • Assisted the PR department in preparing for speeches and press conferences, as well as for official visits by high-profile state officials, like the Secretary of State John Kerry. • Supported the Public and Cultural Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy to highlight the United States foreign diplomacy and aid to Colombia. Show less