Experience

California School Employees Association

• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Labor Relations Representative

  • Jan 2019 - Present



San Diego Hunger Coalition

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Policy & Advocacy

  • Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

  Director, Policy and Advocacy (January 2017 – December 2017) Protected and expanded access to critical federal food programs. Monitored and tracked legislation and agency regulations. Developed advocacy agendas and campaigns. Prepared testimony, hosted legislative and community events, and met with elected officials in San Diego and Sacramento to advance legislative and budget priorities. Led campaign to protect universal breakfast in the classroom for Lemon Grove School District. Saved… Show more Director, Policy and Advocacy (January 2017 – December 2017) Protected and expanded access to critical federal food programs. Monitored and tracked legislation and agency regulations. Developed advocacy agendas and campaigns. Prepared testimony, hosted legislative and community events, and met with elected officials in San Diego and Sacramento to advance legislative and budget priorities. Led campaign to protect universal breakfast in the classroom for Lemon Grove School District. Saved access to food resources for over 1,000 vulnerable children. Coordinated local advocates to meet with policymakers, make phone calls, and write letters supporting state and federal legislation. Proposed and launched the Hunger Free Activists Campaign. Maintained and managed a list of over 500 individual activists. Represented the organization’s advocacy efforts in the media. Drafted proposals and reports for grant making institutions. Hunger Advocacy Network Manager (March 2016 – December 2017) Advanced member engagement and capacity of the Hunger Advocacy Network - a collaborative of 21 human service agencies, food banks and advocacy organizations working to shape state and federal policies to end hunger. Developed processes and trainings to engage community leaders and partner organization boards of directors in becoming activists. Facilitated consensus of priority legislation for the network. Wrote templates for support and opposition to legislation and amendments. Conducted outreach to other organizations to build relationships and expand membership of the Hunger Advocacy Network, adding two additional member organizations in the healthcare and food systems area. Produced and analyzed research to produce fact sheets, communication tools, and training material to advance understanding of root causes of hunger in San Diego. *Fiscal agent/employer for this position was Jewish Family Services of San Diego from March, 2016 to July, 2016. Show less Director, Policy and Advocacy (January 2017 – December 2017) Protected and expanded access to critical federal food programs. Monitored and tracked legislation and agency regulations. Developed advocacy agendas and campaigns. Prepared testimony, hosted legislative and community events, and met with elected officials in San Diego and Sacramento to advance legislative and budget priorities. Led campaign to protect universal breakfast in the classroom for Lemon Grove School District. Saved… Show more Director, Policy and Advocacy (January 2017 – December 2017) Protected and expanded access to critical federal food programs. Monitored and tracked legislation and agency regulations. Developed advocacy agendas and campaigns. Prepared testimony, hosted legislative and community events, and met with elected officials in San Diego and Sacramento to advance legislative and budget priorities. Led campaign to protect universal breakfast in the classroom for Lemon Grove School District. Saved access to food resources for over 1,000 vulnerable children. Coordinated local advocates to meet with policymakers, make phone calls, and write letters supporting state and federal legislation. Proposed and launched the Hunger Free Activists Campaign. Maintained and managed a list of over 500 individual activists. Represented the organization’s advocacy efforts in the media. Drafted proposals and reports for grant making institutions. Hunger Advocacy Network Manager (March 2016 – December 2017) Advanced member engagement and capacity of the Hunger Advocacy Network - a collaborative of 21 human service agencies, food banks and advocacy organizations working to shape state and federal policies to end hunger. Developed processes and trainings to engage community leaders and partner organization boards of directors in becoming activists. Facilitated consensus of priority legislation for the network. Wrote templates for support and opposition to legislation and amendments. Conducted outreach to other organizations to build relationships and expand membership of the Hunger Advocacy Network, adding two additional member organizations in the healthcare and food systems area. Produced and analyzed research to produce fact sheets, communication tools, and training material to advance understanding of root causes of hunger in San Diego. *Fiscal agent/employer for this position was Jewish Family Services of San Diego from March, 2016 to July, 2016. Show less



March of Dimes

• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Director of Federal Affairs for Public Health

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Promoted the March of Dimes Federal Policy Agenda, focusing primarily on funding, public health, and nonprofit issues. Represented the March of Dimes before Congress, executive branch agencies, and in coalitions. Submitted public comments on proposed regulatory rules. Drafted and proposed legislation, including Protecting our Infants Act (P.L. 114-91). Coordinated all logistics, materials, and trainings for the annual March of Dimes advocacy lobby day for over 100 staff and volunteers… Show more Promoted the March of Dimes Federal Policy Agenda, focusing primarily on funding, public health, and nonprofit issues. Represented the March of Dimes before Congress, executive branch agencies, and in coalitions. Submitted public comments on proposed regulatory rules. Drafted and proposed legislation, including Protecting our Infants Act (P.L. 114-91). Coordinated all logistics, materials, and trainings for the annual March of Dimes advocacy lobby day for over 100 staff and volunteers. Analyzed, summarized, and made recommendations to March of Dimes leadership on federal legislation and regulation. Led coalition efforts with rare disease organizations for the reauthorization of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorizations Act (Public Law No: 113-240). Represented the March of Dimes on agency advisory committees at the Centers for Disease Control. Developed policy positions, created fact sheets, and distributed information to Members of Congress, regulatory agencies, other organizations, the media, and March of Dimes staff and volunteers. Conceived, proposed, and launched a pilot grassroots initiative designed to cultivate relationships with targeted Members of Congress. Show less Promoted the March of Dimes Federal Policy Agenda, focusing primarily on funding, public health, and nonprofit issues. Represented the March of Dimes before Congress, executive branch agencies, and in coalitions. Submitted public comments on proposed regulatory rules. Drafted and proposed legislation, including Protecting our Infants Act (P.L. 114-91). Coordinated all logistics, materials, and trainings for the annual March of Dimes advocacy lobby day for over 100 staff and volunteers… Show more Promoted the March of Dimes Federal Policy Agenda, focusing primarily on funding, public health, and nonprofit issues. Represented the March of Dimes before Congress, executive branch agencies, and in coalitions. Submitted public comments on proposed regulatory rules. Drafted and proposed legislation, including Protecting our Infants Act (P.L. 114-91). Coordinated all logistics, materials, and trainings for the annual March of Dimes advocacy lobby day for over 100 staff and volunteers. Analyzed, summarized, and made recommendations to March of Dimes leadership on federal legislation and regulation. Led coalition efforts with rare disease organizations for the reauthorization of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorizations Act (Public Law No: 113-240). Represented the March of Dimes on agency advisory committees at the Centers for Disease Control. Developed policy positions, created fact sheets, and distributed information to Members of Congress, regulatory agencies, other organizations, the media, and March of Dimes staff and volunteers. Conceived, proposed, and launched a pilot grassroots initiative designed to cultivate relationships with targeted Members of Congress. Show less



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Assistant

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2013

  Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Legislative Correspondent and Aide (February 2007 – February 2009) Served as primary advisor to Appropriations Committee (2007 – 2013). Served as primary advisor to Veterans Affairs Committee (2008 – 2009). Represented the Senator at constituent meetings, policy briefings, and events. Secured funding and legislative support for the Senator’s high-priority programs through extensive contact with key committee and subcommittee staff. Served as primary contact for all… Show more Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Legislative Correspondent and Aide (February 2007 – February 2009) Served as primary advisor to Appropriations Committee (2007 – 2013). Served as primary advisor to Veterans Affairs Committee (2008 – 2009). Represented the Senator at constituent meetings, policy briefings, and events. Secured funding and legislative support for the Senator’s high-priority programs through extensive contact with key committee and subcommittee staff. Served as primary contact for all constituents and organizations seeking federal funding and legislative provisions in all appropriations bills. Organized constituent seminars throughout Ohio on how to access grant funding and conduct business with the federal government. Briefed the Senator prior to all committee and subcommittee hearings and other high profile meetings with constituents. Secured more than $250 million in direct earmarked funding for economic development projects (FY08 – FY10). Managed approximately 2,500 requests for funding and provisions over 12 appropriations bills each fiscal year. Summarized all final appropriations committee legislation for senior legislative staff, regional representatives in Ohio, and the Senator. Show less Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Legislative Correspondent and Aide (February 2007 – February 2009) Served as primary advisor to Appropriations Committee (2007 – 2013). Served as primary advisor to Veterans Affairs Committee (2008 – 2009). Represented the Senator at constituent meetings, policy briefings, and events. Secured funding and legislative support for the Senator’s high-priority programs through extensive contact with key committee and subcommittee staff. Served as primary contact for all… Show more Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Legislative Correspondent and Aide (February 2007 – February 2009) Served as primary advisor to Appropriations Committee (2007 – 2013). Served as primary advisor to Veterans Affairs Committee (2008 – 2009). Represented the Senator at constituent meetings, policy briefings, and events. Secured funding and legislative support for the Senator’s high-priority programs through extensive contact with key committee and subcommittee staff. Served as primary contact for all constituents and organizations seeking federal funding and legislative provisions in all appropriations bills. Organized constituent seminars throughout Ohio on how to access grant funding and conduct business with the federal government. Briefed the Senator prior to all committee and subcommittee hearings and other high profile meetings with constituents. Secured more than $250 million in direct earmarked funding for economic development projects (FY08 – FY10). Managed approximately 2,500 requests for funding and provisions over 12 appropriations bills each fiscal year. Summarized all final appropriations committee legislation for senior legislative staff, regional representatives in Ohio, and the Senator. Show less



Public Citizen

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Administrative Assistant - Congress Watch

  • Jun 2006 - Feb 2007

  Assisted the director and legislative representatives with research in the areas of public funding of campaigns, lobbying reform, ethics reform, medical malpractice and tort reform. Prepared and assisted with the submission grant proposals. Maintained the director’s schedule, travel and other clerical duties. Assisted the director and legislative representatives with research in the areas of public funding of campaigns, lobbying reform, ethics reform, medical malpractice and tort reform. Prepared and assisted with the submission grant proposals. Maintained the director’s schedule, travel and other clerical duties.