Carolyn Wylie
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Sarah Stodder
It was a pleasure to work with Carolyn at Congresswoman Speier's District Office, where I was an intern during the summer of 2009. As an intern, I was given a choice of caseworkers to shadow, and Carolyn immediately took me under her wing. Under Carolyn's guidance, I learned more at this internship than I've learned at any I've had since then. She struck the perfect balance between allowing me a supporting role in certain cases that were more difficult, while at the same time giving me more responsibility over easier cases so that I could build confidence and learn through real experience. She paid incredible attention to details that I sometimes missed, while still holding an exceptional grasp on the larger picture. While shadowing her in meetings with the actors in our immigration cases, I could not help but admire her ability to act as a comforting yet honest representative of the US government. Though it's been nearly four years since I've worked with her, I still consider Carolyn one of my most important role models. Her dedication to finding solutions to even the most complex problems, her exceptional people skills, and her ability to motivate those under her are just a few of the qualities that make Carolyn stand out from so many others I've worked with.
Katie Ferrick
A consumate professional, Carolyn was incredibly dedicated to serving constituents needs as a caseworker for Congresswoman Speier. She produced the highest quality work that her colleagues learned from and demonstrated very thoughtful decision making and judgement. Her skills as legal counsel were in very high demand and she rose to every challenge. She was able to skillfully navigate the complexities of the Immigration process and worked productively with numerous Federal agencies to resolve difficult issues.
Sarah Stodder
It was a pleasure to work with Carolyn at Congresswoman Speier's District Office, where I was an intern during the summer of 2009. As an intern, I was given a choice of caseworkers to shadow, and Carolyn immediately took me under her wing. Under Carolyn's guidance, I learned more at this internship than I've learned at any I've had since then. She struck the perfect balance between allowing me a supporting role in certain cases that were more difficult, while at the same time giving me more responsibility over easier cases so that I could build confidence and learn through real experience. She paid incredible attention to details that I sometimes missed, while still holding an exceptional grasp on the larger picture. While shadowing her in meetings with the actors in our immigration cases, I could not help but admire her ability to act as a comforting yet honest representative of the US government. Though it's been nearly four years since I've worked with her, I still consider Carolyn one of my most important role models. Her dedication to finding solutions to even the most complex problems, her exceptional people skills, and her ability to motivate those under her are just a few of the qualities that make Carolyn stand out from so many others I've worked with.
Katie Ferrick
A consumate professional, Carolyn was incredibly dedicated to serving constituents needs as a caseworker for Congresswoman Speier. She produced the highest quality work that her colleagues learned from and demonstrated very thoughtful decision making and judgement. Her skills as legal counsel were in very high demand and she rose to every challenge. She was able to skillfully navigate the complexities of the Immigration process and worked productively with numerous Federal agencies to resolve difficult issues.
Sarah Stodder
It was a pleasure to work with Carolyn at Congresswoman Speier's District Office, where I was an intern during the summer of 2009. As an intern, I was given a choice of caseworkers to shadow, and Carolyn immediately took me under her wing. Under Carolyn's guidance, I learned more at this internship than I've learned at any I've had since then. She struck the perfect balance between allowing me a supporting role in certain cases that were more difficult, while at the same time giving me more responsibility over easier cases so that I could build confidence and learn through real experience. She paid incredible attention to details that I sometimes missed, while still holding an exceptional grasp on the larger picture. While shadowing her in meetings with the actors in our immigration cases, I could not help but admire her ability to act as a comforting yet honest representative of the US government. Though it's been nearly four years since I've worked with her, I still consider Carolyn one of my most important role models. Her dedication to finding solutions to even the most complex problems, her exceptional people skills, and her ability to motivate those under her are just a few of the qualities that make Carolyn stand out from so many others I've worked with.
Katie Ferrick
A consumate professional, Carolyn was incredibly dedicated to serving constituents needs as a caseworker for Congresswoman Speier. She produced the highest quality work that her colleagues learned from and demonstrated very thoughtful decision making and judgement. Her skills as legal counsel were in very high demand and she rose to every challenge. She was able to skillfully navigate the complexities of the Immigration process and worked productively with numerous Federal agencies to resolve difficult issues.
Sarah Stodder
It was a pleasure to work with Carolyn at Congresswoman Speier's District Office, where I was an intern during the summer of 2009. As an intern, I was given a choice of caseworkers to shadow, and Carolyn immediately took me under her wing. Under Carolyn's guidance, I learned more at this internship than I've learned at any I've had since then. She struck the perfect balance between allowing me a supporting role in certain cases that were more difficult, while at the same time giving me more responsibility over easier cases so that I could build confidence and learn through real experience. She paid incredible attention to details that I sometimes missed, while still holding an exceptional grasp on the larger picture. While shadowing her in meetings with the actors in our immigration cases, I could not help but admire her ability to act as a comforting yet honest representative of the US government. Though it's been nearly four years since I've worked with her, I still consider Carolyn one of my most important role models. Her dedication to finding solutions to even the most complex problems, her exceptional people skills, and her ability to motivate those under her are just a few of the qualities that make Carolyn stand out from so many others I've worked with.
Katie Ferrick
A consumate professional, Carolyn was incredibly dedicated to serving constituents needs as a caseworker for Congresswoman Speier. She produced the highest quality work that her colleagues learned from and demonstrated very thoughtful decision making and judgement. Her skills as legal counsel were in very high demand and she rose to every challenge. She was able to skillfully navigate the complexities of the Immigration process and worked productively with numerous Federal agencies to resolve difficult issues.
Experience
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Homebase / The Center for Common Concerns
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Managing Director
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Nov 2012 - Present
A non-profit public policy law firm focused on homelessness and housing issues.Work closely with staff locally and nationally to offer assistance in supporting community-based and jurisdiction-led efforts to prevent and address homelessness.Facilitate community meetings and strategic planning processes and deliver technical assistance at meetings, workshops, and conferences.Analyze, write and perform advocacy about homelessness and housing. Develop and provide training relating to capacity-building and HUD grants and programs.
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Legal Counsel
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Jul 2010 - Nov 2012
Conducted legal and scientific research and drafted memoranda summarizing findings and analyses. Read and analyzed case materials, prepared correspondence, and negotiated with counsel. Managed overdue accounts, including filing any necessary legal actions and grievances. Designed and implemented new office systems. Conducted legal and scientific research and drafted memoranda summarizing findings and analyses. Read and analyzed case materials, prepared correspondence, and negotiated with counsel. Managed overdue accounts, including filing any necessary legal actions and grievances. Designed and implemented new office systems.
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University of California, San Francisco
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Senate Analyst
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Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
Provided professional analyses and support for UCSF faculty participation in the Academic Senate. Efficiently and effectively managed and supported the Faculty Councils for the UCSF Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing, and for the Clinical Affairs Committee. Collaborated with the UCSF Medical Center leadership and the Dean's offices to facilitate improved working relationships with clinical faculty. Provided professional analyses and support for UCSF faculty participation in the Academic Senate. Efficiently and effectively managed and supported the Faculty Councils for the UCSF Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing, and for the Clinical Affairs Committee. Collaborated with the UCSF Medical Center leadership and the Dean's offices to facilitate improved working relationships with clinical faculty.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Casework Coordinator, Immigration Caseworker, Field Representative
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Sep 2008 - Jul 2010
Coordinated the District Office casework and provided training for new staff. Assisted constituents with immigration, foreign affairs, and other federal casework. Worked closely with federal agencies to resolve constituent cases, particularly where agency error caused improper application of the law. Performed research and advised the Congresswoman on developments in immigration and nationality law, as well as on the legal dimensions of foreign policy developments. Helped constituents navigate the complex and often lengthy processes of applying for federal benefits. Met with citizens, community organizations, and local businesses to discuss policy issues, such as the federal budget, entitlement programs, human rights, immigration, and foreign policy. Frequently attended events in the community to provide updates on federal legislation and make award presentations. Helped to plan and execute community outreach events, including workshops, panels, and forums. Managed the internship program, including recruitment, training, and mentoring.
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Legal and Policy Intern, Family Income Division
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Mar 2003 - Jun 2005
Conducted research and drafted memoranda on legal and policy issues, including children's health and well-being, child care, welfare programs, and state and federal statutes and legislation. Advocated on behalf of CDF by attending, testifying at, and preparing written testimony for congressional and agency hearings. Wrote summaries, bulletins, and email updates about significant hearings and coalition meetings. Created comparison charts of the major welfare reform legislation in the House and Senate and authored press releases and email alerts relating to all proposed welfare reform legislation.
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County of Santa Barbara
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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First District Supervisor's Administrative Staff Assistant
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May 2000 - Jul 2002
Provided constituent service and worked with County staff to resolve local constituent concerns. Conducted research and provided analyses on local policy issues and County initiatives. Frequently attended events in the community to participate in discussions and make presentations. Provided administrative support and developed new office systems, including a database for constituent casework.July, 2002 - Resolution of Commendation from Santa Barbara County for Dedicated Service Provided constituent service and worked with County staff to resolve local constituent concerns. Conducted research and provided analyses on local policy issues and County initiatives. Frequently attended events in the community to participate in discussions and make presentations. Provided administrative support and developed new office systems, including a database for constituent casework.July, 2002 - Resolution of Commendation from Santa Barbara County for Dedicated Service
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Theater Manager
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Mar 1994 - Mar 2000
Recruited, managed and trained up to fifty employees in a dynamic environment. Handled all human resources and customer relations, assisted with human resources for the region, and maintained fiscal accountability for extensive budget.Played an integral role in opening a large new theater complex in Colorado. Recruited and trained all management and floor staff. Developed and implemented new theater policies and procedures. Recruited, managed and trained up to fifty employees in a dynamic environment. Handled all human resources and customer relations, assisted with human resources for the region, and maintained fiscal accountability for extensive budget.Played an integral role in opening a large new theater complex in Colorado. Recruited and trained all management and floor staff. Developed and implemented new theater policies and procedures.
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Education
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2002 - 2007
Georgetown University Law Center
JD/MPP -
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Georgetown Public Policy Institute
Master of Public Policy -
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University of California, Santa Barbara
BA, History
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