Vice President of Programs

• Dec 2021 - Present

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH, ADVOCACY, AND POLICY

• May 2016 - Dec 2021

I currently manage a $1M program budget and a staff of five. I deliver visionary leadership focused on advancing the organizational mission, expanding and strengthening strategic community partnerships, and guiding the planning for neighborhood revitalization projects. I am also relied upon to develop and carry out comprehensive community outreach plans that incorporate veterans and diverse communities, as well as monitor state and local legislation to develop policy positions and statements.☑ Inform programming by leading program evaluation and data collection efforts, including gathering data and collateral material for annual nation and state advocacy conferences.☑ Direct the policy agenda and advocacy activities as a member of the Habitat CA Legislative Committee.☑ Brought together resources to support affiliate’s $500K COVID response initiative to help families throughout service area.☑ Co-chaired internal team in charge of developing the affiliate’s COVID comeback plan which informed how Habitat LA maneuvered during the pandemic.☑ As Equity Taskforce Member, served on team accountable for development and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.☑ Coordinated event logistics for a national convening of 10 habitat affiliates from across the U.S. focused on delivering training, peer learning, and capacity building. Show less

ADJUNCT FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE, LOS ANGELES FACULTY GUILD LOCAL 1521, 2015 – 2016

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

I was elected to represent and work collectively with over 4,000 adjunct faculty union members from nine colleges in LACCD to address professional issues and concerns. ☑ Served as a thought leader, delivering recommendations and perspective regarding contract provisions and LACCD policies pertinent to adjunct faculty. ☑ Participated in monthly committee meetings with LACCD campus representatives from all campuses. ☑ Invited and recruited adjunct faculty to become Guild members and serve on the Executive Board. Show less

Adjunct Faculty

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

During my tenure, I taught Political Science classes of up to 30 students per semester. I delivered classroom instruction and selected course materials in accordance with syllabus and learning objectives. I also conducted regular assessments, benchmark tests, and examination grading. ☑ Met the needs of diverse learners and learning styles by adapting lessons, integrating small group and individual learning activities, and utilizing visual and verbal instruction ☑ Increased student engagement by developing and delivering effective teaching strategies that infuse technology. Show less

PARENT AMBASSADOR AND TRAINER

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2014

Within this scope, I created a strong and supportive community for young learners and their parents through education, training, program evaluations, advocacy, and events. More specifically, I represented LAUP and strengthened community and governmental connections. ☑ Increased state funding and leveraged support for early education as a national and state priority by lobbying political leaders in Sacramento and Washington, DC. ☑ Advanced the mission by presenting a series of monthly civic engagement and advocacy trainings for 25-30 multi-cultural and socially diverse educators and parents in the City of Long Beach. ☑ Served as advisory and steering committee member of Los Angeles County’s Choose Health LA campaign for children 0-5. Show less

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT, 2009 – 2012

• Sep 2009 - Aug 2012

I supported systematic procedures that contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the department. I managed the application intake process for doctoral program admissions. I also created surveys, assessments, and evaluations for the department. ☑ Aided transition for newly inducted students by developing program orientation materials. ☑ Coordinated logistics for offsite doctoral student writing retreat. I supported systematic procedures that contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the department. I managed the application intake process for doctoral program admissions. I also created surveys, assessments, and evaluations for the department. ☑ Aided transition for newly inducted students by developing program orientation materials. ☑ Coordinated logistics for offsite doctoral student writing retreat.

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

• Aug 2002 - Apr 2007

My scope of leadership involved drafting Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to deliver curriculum and training programs in conjunction with partner organizations around the country. I developed corporate public policy positions for federal, state and local legislators. Additionally, I collaborated with consultants, lobbyists, and public affairs firms on crafting strategies and government affairs messages. ☑ Served as executive speech writer, developing talking points, briefing materials, and newsletter articles. ☑ Coordinated successful executive lobby days in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. ☑ Hired and acclimated four Washington, D.C. consultants and two Sacramento lobbyists. Show less