Experience

San Francisco Environment Department

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engagement Coordinator

  • May 2023 - Present



Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community Engagement Program Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Manage community engagement efforts to provide welcoming opportunities for local community groups to our parklands • Mange the Roving Ranger, our mobile trailhead, and lead interpretive programming throughout the parks • Lead a robust community engagement effort for Rancho Corral de Tierra including outreach, volunteer, and stewardship events • Collaborate closely with teams within the organization Projects & Design, Volunteer & Internships, and Youth Programs and external partners including the National Parks Service and The Presidio Trust Show less



Trust for Public Land

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Community Organizer

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Managed close partnerships with over 15+ organizations ranging from local community-based organizations to city agencies • Developed and lead participatory-design community engagement events for park and green schoolyard capital and planning projects • Organized community meetings to co-create the development of the Equitable Development Plan as framework for the expansion of India Basin Shoreline Park ensuring the existing community benefits and is strengthened in housing security,youth opportunities, workforce development, transportation & access, healthy communities & ecologies, and culture & identity • Managed and support in the application and reporting of local and state grants adding up to over $8 million for projects Show less



Justice Outside

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Provided orientation and logistical support throughout program • Debriefed field experiences with trainees • Supported participants in learning and strengthening culturally relevant outdoor skills • Transported participants to and from program delivery throughout the Bay Area • Provided orientation and logistical support throughout program • Debriefed field experiences with trainees • Supported participants in learning and strengthening culturally relevant outdoor skills • Transported participants to and from program delivery throughout the Bay Area



Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Environmental Educator

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Instructed and mentored students and provided program support to the School Programs, Project WISE, and Community Group Programs teams. • Worked in partnership with other Crissy Field Center staff and community partners in delivering environmental science curriculum to youth. • Facilitated in-classroom activities and presentations. • Lead groups in outdoor activities such as hiking, team-building activities, and scientific field investigations. • Developed lesson plans for field trips at the Crissy Field Center, as well as at off-site locations. • Assisted in the planning and facilitating of overnight camping trips with youth. • Facilitated small group research projects. • Supported and facilitated other Crissy Field Center programs as needed. Show less



Education Outside

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outdoor Science Instructor

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Instructed and planned engaging science lessons to 540 K-5th students across English Language Development and Dual-Immersion Spanish classes • Managed monthly workdays with volunteers • Developed gardening, teaching, and leadership skills through weekly professional trainings • Lead school-wide sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, save energy, and compost food waste • Designed and maintain an outdoor classroom space and garden • Grow fruits and vegetables in school garden for use in science lessons. Show less



Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Camp Educator

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Co-facilitate the experiential education of youth during camp programs and activities in the Presidio. Maintain the safety and behavior management of groups of 10-12 children ages 6 to 12 (rising 2nd–8th graders). Create a fun, challenging, and positive learning environment. Establish a supportive team community for youth participants. Develop and implement activities for teambuilding and learning during recreation time. Co-develop and facilitate culturally responsive curriculum and program implementation. Work with Crissy Field Center specialists, NPS park rangers, and other park staff to connect daily activities with each session’s camp theme to foster a sense of environmental responsibility with campers. Show less



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  Work directly with CEILS Director Erin Sanders, providing administrative and clerical support, assisting with programming logistics and scheduling, creating content to manage the CEILS website and other media, and helping with communication strategies for STEM education related projects. Manage the CEILS bi-monthly newsletters to support faculty with funding and promote upcoming STEM education events

• Research Coordinator/ Social Media Relations

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  Enhanced communications for the UCLA Grand Challenges social media outlets to promote sustainability and highlight environmental news. Promoted the awareness of the Grand Challenges Initiative to make Los Angeles sustainable in water and energy by 2050 to help win $100,000 from the Goldhirsh Foundation. Collaborated with a small team of undergraduate students to identify funding opportunities for the UCLA research community under supervision of the Vice Chancellor. Oversaw the creation of ten monthly newsletters that highlighted funding opportunities for different schools and divisions at UCLA. Show less

• Food Server/Cashier

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Promoted and guided management staff with the implementation and promotion of the ‘Eco-to-Go’ program aligned with UCLA’s sustainability plan to achieve zero waste by 2020. Delivered quality service to 1000+ students daily by preparing fresh food.