Deanna Hobbs
Community Engagement Specialist at Galvanize USA- Claim this Profile
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Michael Artime
Deanna has been a student in a number of my courses. In these courses she consistently produces high quality work and contributes valuably to our conversations about important and often controversial issues. However, more significantly, Deanna is a consistent advocate for fellow students and marginalized populations. She has promoted a culture of civic engagement on campus--registering students to vote, planning events to highlight important political issues, and contributing to campus-wide conversations about creating a civic-minded student population. PLU's mission states that we seek "to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care--for other people, for their communities, and for the earth." During my time at PLU, Deanna has exemplified this mission and I am confident that she will be an a force for positive change.
Gurjot Kang
I worked with Deanna as a volunteer when she was the Lute Vote Volunteer Coordinator at Pacific Lutheran University. Deanna is hardworking and well-equipped in her ability to politically organize and plan large events that educate and encourage other youth about their right to vote. She has an incredible passion for government and politics and has led many efforts toward educating the student population at PLU about local politics and campaign issues during the 2018 mid-terms and 2020 presidential primary elections. This school year, Deanna has continued to find ways to educate and provide resources to students about the presidential primaries and 2020 Census as the ASPLU Lute Vote Director. Even when classes transitioned to online learning, she thought of new, innovative ways to engage young people about their right to vote through digitally hosted events. Deanna's creativity and dedication to continue helping her community is impressive. Any workplace would be lucky to have her!
Michael Artime
Deanna has been a student in a number of my courses. In these courses she consistently produces high quality work and contributes valuably to our conversations about important and often controversial issues. However, more significantly, Deanna is a consistent advocate for fellow students and marginalized populations. She has promoted a culture of civic engagement on campus--registering students to vote, planning events to highlight important political issues, and contributing to campus-wide conversations about creating a civic-minded student population. PLU's mission states that we seek "to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care--for other people, for their communities, and for the earth." During my time at PLU, Deanna has exemplified this mission and I am confident that she will be an a force for positive change.
Gurjot Kang
I worked with Deanna as a volunteer when she was the Lute Vote Volunteer Coordinator at Pacific Lutheran University. Deanna is hardworking and well-equipped in her ability to politically organize and plan large events that educate and encourage other youth about their right to vote. She has an incredible passion for government and politics and has led many efforts toward educating the student population at PLU about local politics and campaign issues during the 2018 mid-terms and 2020 presidential primary elections. This school year, Deanna has continued to find ways to educate and provide resources to students about the presidential primaries and 2020 Census as the ASPLU Lute Vote Director. Even when classes transitioned to online learning, she thought of new, innovative ways to engage young people about their right to vote through digitally hosted events. Deanna's creativity and dedication to continue helping her community is impressive. Any workplace would be lucky to have her!
Michael Artime
Deanna has been a student in a number of my courses. In these courses she consistently produces high quality work and contributes valuably to our conversations about important and often controversial issues. However, more significantly, Deanna is a consistent advocate for fellow students and marginalized populations. She has promoted a culture of civic engagement on campus--registering students to vote, planning events to highlight important political issues, and contributing to campus-wide conversations about creating a civic-minded student population. PLU's mission states that we seek "to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care--for other people, for their communities, and for the earth." During my time at PLU, Deanna has exemplified this mission and I am confident that she will be an a force for positive change.
Gurjot Kang
I worked with Deanna as a volunteer when she was the Lute Vote Volunteer Coordinator at Pacific Lutheran University. Deanna is hardworking and well-equipped in her ability to politically organize and plan large events that educate and encourage other youth about their right to vote. She has an incredible passion for government and politics and has led many efforts toward educating the student population at PLU about local politics and campaign issues during the 2018 mid-terms and 2020 presidential primary elections. This school year, Deanna has continued to find ways to educate and provide resources to students about the presidential primaries and 2020 Census as the ASPLU Lute Vote Director. Even when classes transitioned to online learning, she thought of new, innovative ways to engage young people about their right to vote through digitally hosted events. Deanna's creativity and dedication to continue helping her community is impressive. Any workplace would be lucky to have her!
Michael Artime
Deanna has been a student in a number of my courses. In these courses she consistently produces high quality work and contributes valuably to our conversations about important and often controversial issues. However, more significantly, Deanna is a consistent advocate for fellow students and marginalized populations. She has promoted a culture of civic engagement on campus--registering students to vote, planning events to highlight important political issues, and contributing to campus-wide conversations about creating a civic-minded student population. PLU's mission states that we seek "to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care--for other people, for their communities, and for the earth." During my time at PLU, Deanna has exemplified this mission and I am confident that she will be an a force for positive change.
Gurjot Kang
I worked with Deanna as a volunteer when she was the Lute Vote Volunteer Coordinator at Pacific Lutheran University. Deanna is hardworking and well-equipped in her ability to politically organize and plan large events that educate and encourage other youth about their right to vote. She has an incredible passion for government and politics and has led many efforts toward educating the student population at PLU about local politics and campaign issues during the 2018 mid-terms and 2020 presidential primary elections. This school year, Deanna has continued to find ways to educate and provide resources to students about the presidential primaries and 2020 Census as the ASPLU Lute Vote Director. Even when classes transitioned to online learning, she thought of new, innovative ways to engage young people about their right to vote through digitally hosted events. Deanna's creativity and dedication to continue helping her community is impressive. Any workplace would be lucky to have her!
Experience
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Galvanize USA
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Engagement Specialist
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
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Digital Community Organizer
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Jul 2020 - Jan 2022
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Student Voting Director
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
•Created this newly formed position, shaping the roles and responsibilities based on campus and community needs. Worked collaboratively to ensure that this position engages students and off campus community members in an inclusive and sustainable way. Outlined long-term goals with clear expectations so that students in this role in the future feel supported and motivated to achieve Lute Vote aspirations. Wrote a 20-page detailed transition report. •Led Lute Vote, a nonpartisan group that registers students to vote, by hiring and supervising a Volunteer Coordinator and a Outreach Coordinator, planning events for voter registration/voter education, and partnering with many organizations on and off campus. Got 140 students to register to vote during events/tabling and helped submit 136 ballots. • Planned events with high profile people such as the Pierce County Auditor and state elected Representatives. Facilitated meet-and-greets to ensure that students and community members have access to nonpartisan voter information and attainable introductions to candidates and current Representatives. • Attended weekly ASPLU Senate meetings and advised when legislation is related to community engagement, elections, or voting, as well as served as a resource for students on how to become politically engaged. • Regularly used tools such as Google Drive, Simple Text, Bitly, Canva, and Mailchimp. Show less
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Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (SEACC)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tongass Forest Organizer Intern
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
•Collaborated with SEACC’s Forest Program Manager and Communications Coordinator to organize community events focused on forest conservation, and created engaging digital materials around SEACC initiatives. •Fostered grassroots organizing efforts in Southeast Alaska through successful event implementation, traveling to other communities to mobilize the residents, and elevating voices in the political sphere. •Planned and executed the Turn Out For The Tongass Rally in Juneau which over 200 people attended to show support for the 2001 National Roadless Rule, which protects the Tongass National Forest from additional roads being built for old-growth clear cut logging. •Collected over 200 public comments through unique digital and physical submissions to give to the U.S. Forest Service to demonstrate the public support towards the 2001 National Roadless Rule. •Coordinated and took professional notes for a in-person Tongass Forest Coalition meeting that brought together representatives from national organizations such as the Sierra Club, EarthJustice, and PEW Research. Participated in weekly coalition calls to discuss national efforts to protect the Tongass Forest through on-the-ground work and legislative support in Washington D.C. •Created a ten page digital toolkit to ensure that local Alaskans know how to write letters to the editor, call the Secretary of Agriculture, and submit comments to the U.S. Forest Service; published user-friendly resources and fact sheets to empower others to take political action. •Utilized online tools such as NewMode, Simple Text, and Nation Builder to organize and retain supporters. Refined digital organizing knowledge and learned valuable skills towards gaining and mobilizing supporters in creative and engaging ways. •Compiled independent research on the newly studied issue of how extractive industries effect Indigenous peoples in Alaska and Canada with a focus on how environmental degradation impacts Indigenous women. Show less
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Making A Difference Foundation (THEMADF SEATTLE)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grant Researcher and Procurement Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - May 2019
•Communicated effectively and professionally with outside funders, organizations, and companies to secure in kind donations, grants, and sustained relationships. •Demonstrated persuasive writing abilities and high reading comprehension through extensive grant research. •Presented daily work in a professional and organized manner to ensure that weekly expectations were met and that unique end goals of each day were accomplished. •Advanced office work skills including technological abilities, resourcefulness, time management, and formal organization. Show less
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Associated Students of Pacific Lutheran University
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Tacoma, Washington
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Student Voting Volunteer Coordinator
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Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
•Led get out the vote efforts on campus and in the Tacoma community. •Successfully registered over 400 students to vote and got over 700 students to pledge to vote (altogether 34% of the campus population). •Decreased voter apathy through engaging events and small forums, and delivered nonpartisan election information to increase voter education. •Coordinated and engaged long-term volunteers through direct communication, sustained relationships, and comprehensive volunteer trainings. •Led get out the vote efforts on campus and in the Tacoma community. •Successfully registered over 400 students to vote and got over 700 students to pledge to vote (altogether 34% of the campus population). •Decreased voter apathy through engaging events and small forums, and delivered nonpartisan election information to increase voter education. •Coordinated and engaged long-term volunteers through direct communication, sustained relationships, and comprehensive volunteer trainings.
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Campus Safety
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Tacoma Washington
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Safety Officer
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
•Completed 80 hours of training on first aid/CPR certification, de-escalation, and efficient problem solving. •Performed in high stress environments with physically demanding responsibilities and late nights or early morning shifts. •Practiced great communication and problem solving skills, the capability of handling dangerous situations with confidence, and excellent formal report writing abilities. •Upheld values of safety, privacy, and professionalism while interacting with students, community members, law enforcement, and school administrators. Show less
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Cruise Line Agencies Of Alaska
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United States
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Maritime Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Port Agent
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May 2016 - Aug 2018
•Organized important government paperwork, met daily with Customs Border Protection Agents, interacted with Cruise Ship security agents and captains to ensure ship safety, and helped the ship meet general customs requirements while in port. •Worked 10-12+ hour shifts, both night shift and early mornings, in high stress environments. •Exercised great communication skills, coordinated with multiple agencies at once, practiced outstanding paperwork filing and organization skills through Excel and government published sheets. •Learned about government agencies and international companies and the unique roles they play with local politics. Show less
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AWARE Women's Shelter
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Juneau, Alaska
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Project Intern
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
•Analyzed Juneau School District policies on harassment, bullying, and dating violence •Researched other schools' policies and presented a more comprehensive policy for the School District. •Practiced intensive research and professional collaboration. •Analyzed Juneau School District policies on harassment, bullying, and dating violence •Researched other schools' policies and presented a more comprehensive policy for the School District. •Practiced intensive research and professional collaboration.
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Super Bear Supermarket
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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Bagger, Cashier, Manager
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Mar 2012 - May 2015
•Started working at the age 15; started as a bagger, was promoted to cashier, stocker, and eventually manager of a department. •Developed skills of money handling, customer service, and problem solving. •Became excited about working and helping others in unique and personal ways. •Started working at the age 15; started as a bagger, was promoted to cashier, stocker, and eventually manager of a department. •Developed skills of money handling, customer service, and problem solving. •Became excited about working and helping others in unique and personal ways.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
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