Experience

Communications LAB

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Public Affairs

  • Jul 2019 - Present



California State Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• District Director

  • 2014 - 2019

  -Conducted legislative research and monitored statewide/local issues impacting California’s 34th Senate District. -Provided policy consultations on key legislative and district issues. -Developed and executed press strategies to articulate district and legislative priorities to the public; corresponded with local and national media in both English and Spanish, arranged for media coverage of events and press conferences. -Drafted press releases, op-eds, speeches, correspondence, newsletters and other outreach materials in English and Spanish.-Organized community events that provided residents access to free health and wellness services. -Served as a constituent liaison with state agencies. -Represented member on community task forces, meetings and public events. -Managed office internship and volunteer program.-Simultaneous interpretation



County of Orange

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Policy Advisor

  • 2011 - 2014

  -Performed complex research and analysis concerning programs run by county of orange, special districts and county organized health systems. -Provided policy advice on county or agency specific operations. -Co-Managed media communications; served as direct liaison to Spanish and Vietnamese media. -Planned district wide community events aimed at providing direct services and information to underserved communities. -Performed complex research and analysis concerning programs run by county of orange, special districts and county organized health systems. -Provided policy advice on county or agency specific operations. -Co-Managed media communications; served as direct liaison to Spanish and Vietnamese media. -Planned district wide community events aimed at providing direct services and information to underserved communities.