Denika T.
Action & Equity Coordinator | Policy Analyst at SanDiego350- Claim this Profile
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Laurel Levin
Denika is an extremely thoughtful, passionate and skilled organizer. Fresh into a new role she quickly mobilized an action that brought together local Indigenous and EJ leaders, elected officials and the public at large to discuss urgent climate justice concerns in San Diego and to amplify the pressure on Biden to declare a climate emergency. It is an honor to work with Denika and navigate the on-going challenges of climate justice organizing. Whoever has the privilege of working with her should count themselves lucky.
Carlos Urmeneta
It was truly an honor to work with Denika Tamayo in several complex projects for our executive master’s program in International Affairs at American University. Denika always stood out among a curated and highly-talented group of international professionals from our cohort. Denika is a creative, driven and compassionate leader. Her international experience powering multi-stakeholder initiatives for non-profits and social enterprises, grounded by the pride in her Latin American roots, give her a powerful position to seamlessly adapt to the ever-changing environment and complex demands of both the Global North and the Global South. I look forward to working with Denika again and without a doubt recommend her to become an essential part of an innovative and impact-driven organization.
Laurel Levin
Denika is an extremely thoughtful, passionate and skilled organizer. Fresh into a new role she quickly mobilized an action that brought together local Indigenous and EJ leaders, elected officials and the public at large to discuss urgent climate justice concerns in San Diego and to amplify the pressure on Biden to declare a climate emergency. It is an honor to work with Denika and navigate the on-going challenges of climate justice organizing. Whoever has the privilege of working with her should count themselves lucky.
Carlos Urmeneta
It was truly an honor to work with Denika Tamayo in several complex projects for our executive master’s program in International Affairs at American University. Denika always stood out among a curated and highly-talented group of international professionals from our cohort. Denika is a creative, driven and compassionate leader. Her international experience powering multi-stakeholder initiatives for non-profits and social enterprises, grounded by the pride in her Latin American roots, give her a powerful position to seamlessly adapt to the ever-changing environment and complex demands of both the Global North and the Global South. I look forward to working with Denika again and without a doubt recommend her to become an essential part of an innovative and impact-driven organization.
Laurel Levin
Denika is an extremely thoughtful, passionate and skilled organizer. Fresh into a new role she quickly mobilized an action that brought together local Indigenous and EJ leaders, elected officials and the public at large to discuss urgent climate justice concerns in San Diego and to amplify the pressure on Biden to declare a climate emergency. It is an honor to work with Denika and navigate the on-going challenges of climate justice organizing. Whoever has the privilege of working with her should count themselves lucky.
Carlos Urmeneta
It was truly an honor to work with Denika Tamayo in several complex projects for our executive master’s program in International Affairs at American University. Denika always stood out among a curated and highly-talented group of international professionals from our cohort. Denika is a creative, driven and compassionate leader. Her international experience powering multi-stakeholder initiatives for non-profits and social enterprises, grounded by the pride in her Latin American roots, give her a powerful position to seamlessly adapt to the ever-changing environment and complex demands of both the Global North and the Global South. I look forward to working with Denika again and without a doubt recommend her to become an essential part of an innovative and impact-driven organization.
Laurel Levin
Denika is an extremely thoughtful, passionate and skilled organizer. Fresh into a new role she quickly mobilized an action that brought together local Indigenous and EJ leaders, elected officials and the public at large to discuss urgent climate justice concerns in San Diego and to amplify the pressure on Biden to declare a climate emergency. It is an honor to work with Denika and navigate the on-going challenges of climate justice organizing. Whoever has the privilege of working with her should count themselves lucky.
Carlos Urmeneta
It was truly an honor to work with Denika Tamayo in several complex projects for our executive master’s program in International Affairs at American University. Denika always stood out among a curated and highly-talented group of international professionals from our cohort. Denika is a creative, driven and compassionate leader. Her international experience powering multi-stakeholder initiatives for non-profits and social enterprises, grounded by the pride in her Latin American roots, give her a powerful position to seamlessly adapt to the ever-changing environment and complex demands of both the Global North and the Global South. I look forward to working with Denika again and without a doubt recommend her to become an essential part of an innovative and impact-driven organization.
Credentials
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Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
CITI ProgramMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
CITI ProgramMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Community-Engaged and Community-Based Participatory Research
CITI ProgramMay, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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SanDiego350
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Action & Equity Coordinator | Policy Analyst
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Jan 2022 - Present
Serving as Legislative Committee Co-Chair on the Public Policy Team. We review proposed legislation on environmental, climate change, and social/environmental justice issues, meet with legislators and lobby for climate-forward legislation and engage with coalition partners to endorse climate legislation. Serving as Legislative Committee Co-Chair on the Public Policy Team. We review proposed legislation on environmental, climate change, and social/environmental justice issues, meet with legislators and lobby for climate-forward legislation and engage with coalition partners to endorse climate legislation.
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Visiting Research Fellow
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Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
Fellow: Economics, Environment, Foreign Policy Affiliated Institutes: Social Foundations Institute & World Affairs Observatory Fellow: Economics, Environment, Foreign Policy Affiliated Institutes: Social Foundations Institute & World Affairs Observatory
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American University School of International Service
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Master of International Service (MIS)
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Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
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Goverment Agencies
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Spain
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Development Manager
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Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
Advise and support governments, international agencies, non-profits, or corporations on specific national and international projects. Advise and support governments, international agencies, non-profits, or corporations on specific national and international projects.
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The Angel Project
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Canada
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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Program Director
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Jan 2019 - May 2020
The Angel Project's mission is to alleviate child hunger by providing sustainable food sources to rural, indigenous and poverty stricken children while empowering them with access to educational tools, materials and basic needs. The Angel Project's mission is to alleviate child hunger by providing sustainable food sources to rural, indigenous and poverty stricken children while empowering them with access to educational tools, materials and basic needs.
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United States Department of Defense
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Military Liaison
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2019
Preformed monthly liaison activities with Command, Military Career Advancement Programs, and Military Transition Assistance Programs. Conducted comprehensive pre and post deployment briefings to groups of up to 800 service members and their families, utilizing a wide range of briefing techniques and communication skills including motivational counseling. Preformed monthly liaison activities with Command, Military Career Advancement Programs, and Military Transition Assistance Programs. Conducted comprehensive pre and post deployment briefings to groups of up to 800 service members and their families, utilizing a wide range of briefing techniques and communication skills including motivational counseling.
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Locums Unlimited - Acquired by Aya Healthcare - May 2018
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Physician Recruiter
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Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
Locum Tenens expert, responsible for all recruitment in conjunction with the Physician Recruitment Team to determine community under-served physician specialties. Locum Tenens expert, responsible for all recruitment in conjunction with the Physician Recruitment Team to determine community under-served physician specialties.
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Verizon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Verizon Military Spouse Advisor & Veteran Consultant
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Jan 2014 - 2015
Engaged in outreach advocacy efforts with Verizon hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses. Key player in the 100,000 Jobs for Veterans Mission recruiting effort by establishing relationships with local and regional companies, and staffing agencies in their hiring needs. Engaged in outreach advocacy efforts with Verizon hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses. Key player in the 100,000 Jobs for Veterans Mission recruiting effort by establishing relationships with local and regional companies, and staffing agencies in their hiring needs.
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National Veterans Transition Services, Inc
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veteran Employment Specialist
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Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
Assisted members of the military in making the social and career transition from years of service by “re-booting” their skills. Worked with hiring managers on recruitment planning meetings, networked through industry contacts, association memberships and building networks to connect America's Hero's with employment opportunities. http://www.nvtsi.org/ Assisted members of the military in making the social and career transition from years of service by “re-booting” their skills. Worked with hiring managers on recruitment planning meetings, networked through industry contacts, association memberships and building networks to connect America's Hero's with employment opportunities. http://www.nvtsi.org/
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Education
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American University School of International Service
Master, International Relations and Affairs -
2015 - 2019
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Technical Managment and Entrepreneurship -
Community College of the Air Force
Psychiatric Technician, Psychology
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