Experience

California Health & Human Services Agency

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• John Gardner Public Service Fellow

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  The John Gardner Public Service Fellowship Program selects three Fellows from the graduating class of UC Berkeley to work in the governmental or nonprofit organization that most closely fits their public sector interests. Fellows are matched with a senior-level mentor during their 10-month fellowship.

• Diversity and Entrepreneurship Fellow

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  Conducted research pertaining to the mental health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic for Latina business owners. My research focused on the unintended policy implications of COVID-19 business closures in Southern California. The goal of this research study is to inform legislators, the private sector, and civil society on how we can better support women in business and craft policies to enable their success.

• Student Director

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Spearheading fellowship recruitment efforts by hosting information sessions for prospective applicants, reviewing submitted applications, leading interviews with center’s director, and sitting on the selection committee. Similarly, serving as the teaching assistant by creating the course syllabus, leading discussion sections, organizing prominent guest speakers in state politics, and mentoring fellows through the internship selection process.

• Cal-in-Sacramento Fellow

  • Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  Member of the Cal-in-Sacramento fellowship, the University of California’s largest campus-based public service internship programs.



California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Budget Intern

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Drafted policy briefs detailing strategies to streamline services available to small businesses and organized 10+ roundtable discussions with digital currency stakeholders to compile policy recommendations. Drafted policy briefs detailing strategies to streamline services available to small businesses and organized 10+ roundtable discussions with digital currency stakeholders to compile policy recommendations.



Berkeley Model United Nations

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Chair for the World Health Organization Committee

  • May 2020 - May 2022

  Researched topics pertaining to healthcare inequities faced by marginalized communities and educated students on potential local, national, and international solutions.

• Deputy of Member Integration

  • May 2020 - May 2021

  Organized team development events to foster an inclusive environment for all. Emphasized the importance of interpersonal communication amongst staff in order to best support the over 2000 conference attendees.

• Deputy of Curriculum

  • Sep 2019 - May 2020

  Organized outreach sessions at local Bay Area high schools, assisted students by strengthening their research skills, and educated students on current international affairs. To better assist students in their learning endeavors I made content contributions to the organization's educational website, learn.bmun.org.

• Head Chair for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Committee

  • Sep 2018 - May 2020

  Led and organized a conference for over 2000 high school students across the United States and abroad. Executed tasks for the UNHCR committee such as: writing a 40 page research paper pertaining to global health issues that are prevalent among refugees, leading weekly staff development meetings, moderating debate between 200 high school students, providing feedback on research proposals, and assisting students with their public speaking skills.



California Initiative for Health Equity & Action

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Health Equity Scholar

  • Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

  Selected to received a scholarship for the Insure the Uninsured annual conference, California Disrupted: Grounding Health in Equity and Community. As a Health Equity Scholar I served in a cohort of undergraduate students across the UC and CSU systems, participating in professional development workshops. Selected to received a scholarship for the Insure the Uninsured annual conference, California Disrupted: Grounding Health in Equity and Community. As a Health Equity Scholar I served in a cohort of undergraduate students across the UC and CSU systems, participating in professional development workshops.



California Department of Public Health

• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Center for Family Health Intern

  • Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Engineered various projects within the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) division by analyzing senate and assembly bills within the state legislature, advancing equity and inclusion measures within the division, examining political implications of fertility declines and authoring memos for publication in newsletters. Engineered various projects within the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) division by analyzing senate and assembly bills within the state legislature, advancing equity and inclusion measures within the division, examining political implications of fertility declines and authoring memos for publication in newsletters.



UC Berkeley School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Interviewer

  • Sep 2020 - May 2021

  Conducted interviews with Californians enrolled in safety-net programs in order to better understand state and federal policies aimed at assisting underrepresented minorities in meeting their basic needs. Conducted interviews with Californians enrolled in safety-net programs in order to better understand state and federal policies aimed at assisting underrepresented minorities in meeting their basic needs.



Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire

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

• Community Engagement Intern

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Organized and hosted seminars regarding the goals and mission of the organization with community partners. Additionally, I led development initiatives to accrue funding amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Organized and hosted seminars regarding the goals and mission of the organization with community partners. Additionally, I led development initiatives to accrue funding amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.



UC Berkeley Residential Life

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • May 2019 - Sep 2020

  Responsible for ensuring the safety of residents in on campus housing, hosting events that foster community, and abiding by the regulations set forth by the university. Responsible for ensuring the safety of residents in on campus housing, hosting events that foster community, and abiding by the regulations set forth by the university.



UC Berkeley School of Public Health

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020

  Conducted interviews with research participants about their experience with the healthcare program, the Whole Child Model. I analyzed the social and economic impacts of the Department of Health Care Services' program which serves low-income families with children of special needs. Conducted interviews with research participants about their experience with the healthcare program, the Whole Child Model. I analyzed the social and economic impacts of the Department of Health Care Services' program which serves low-income families with children of special needs.