Alyssa Y.
Summer Legal Intern at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Summer Legal Intern
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
Los Angeles, California, United States Supported the direct representation of unaccompanied children through preparing legal filings, briefs, translating Spanish documents, and applications for relief such as asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and work authorizations. Observed and conducted intake interviews of potential clients and their sponsors. Researched federal and state laws and country conditions in regards to client cases.
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Student Advocate
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Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
Berkeley, California, United States Represented client through the asylum process under attorney supervision from East Bay Sanctuary Covenant. Conducted trauma-informed client interviews, drafted client declaration, researched related legal issues, and provided guidance to client. Completed a total of 20–25 hours per semester within this Berkeley Law Student-Initiated Legal Services Project (SLPS).
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Program Director & Assistant Program Director Student Worker
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2022
Los Angeles, California, United States ● Assists Program Director & Assistant Program Director with scheduling and creating student programming ● Works with other staff members on other miscellaneous tasks including parent programming and administrative tasks ● Remains prepared to take place of absent staff to tutor grade school students in SAT prep and other subjects
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KPMG
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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KPMG Summer Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Los Angeles, California, United States ● Assisted departments with administrative tasks including printing, scanning, mail runs, organizing, and more ● Worked with internal audits by arranging logistics and resources for the auditing firm ● Gained an understanding of the complexities of a major accounting firm, particularly employee recruitment
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Natural History Museum Summer Intern
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Los Angeles County, California, United States ● Created a welcoming experience through greetings, providing information through conversation and pamphlets, and lounge maintenance for 50+ guests per day and surpassed goals for selling memberships ● Outreached to members to gather data on their participation in programming and entered data into a membership database ● Assisted with administrative tasks such as mailings, newsletters, phones, ordering, and restocking office supplies ● Supported event planning for signature events such… Show more ● Created a welcoming experience through greetings, providing information through conversation and pamphlets, and lounge maintenance for 50+ guests per day and surpassed goals for selling memberships ● Outreached to members to gather data on their participation in programming and entered data into a membership database ● Assisted with administrative tasks such as mailings, newsletters, phones, ordering, and restocking office supplies ● Supported event planning for signature events such as Summer Nights in the Garden Show less
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Expo Center Summer Youth Job Corps.
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Los Angeles, California, United States ● Collaborated effectively with team members to promote healthy communication and a dynamic learning community ● Created an engaging and nurturing environment for children participating in summer camp and child care ● Led children in sports and arts activities to promote positive social skills and exploration of the environment
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Dornsife: Philosophy, Politics, & Law; Minors in Spanish & Law and Public Policy -
FOSHAY LEARNING CENTER: High School
High School, Alumna -
USC Leslie & William McMorrow Neighborhood Academic Initiative
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NFTE
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, 10th