Experience

Annie's List

• Political Organizations

• Deputy Director of Training & Engagement

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Leading the effort to host 30+ trainings across Texas to support Progressive women interested in running for office. Leading the effort to host 30+ trainings across Texas to support Progressive women interested in running for office.



Office of the Elections Administrator, Harris County

• Elections Administrator, Harris County

  • Nov 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Ran safe, accessible, fair, and transparent elections, voting, and voter registration for 2.5+ million registered voters in Harris County. • Established and built an entirely new County Department in third-largest county in America. • Managed a staff of 360 full-time and part-time employees and an annual budget of over $20 million. • Broke a Texas record by hosting 10 elections in a 13 month period with continuous voting for 6 months straight. • Implemented 13,000 pieces of new voting equipment to allow for more transparency, accountability, and accessibility in voting. Increased voter participation in every election by building an innovative community outreach team, prioritizing customer service in the mail ballot program, increasing the number of hours of voting, increasing the number of voting locations in local elections, selecting a diverse set of voting locations, increasing the ADA accessibility program funding and staff, and investing in employee satisfaction, diversity, and retention programs. • Managed relationships with various political parties, elected officials, and community stakeholders. • Hosted national, state, and local press conferences, public speaking engagements, and television, radio, film, and social media interviews. • Successfully defended Harris County against multiple lawsuits and federal and state legislative hearings. Show less



Harris County Clerk

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Advisor - Voting Rights & Access

  • Jun 2020 - Nov 2020

  Leading S.A.F.E Initiative projects related to vote-by-mail infrastructure, provisional ballots, the Signature Verification Committee, responsiveness to voter coercion and intimidation, expansion of voting hours, 24-hour voting locations, election worker recruitment, stakeholder and community outreach, COVID19 preparedness, and NRG Arena County Clerk Office expansion. Leading S.A.F.E Initiative projects related to vote-by-mail infrastructure, provisional ballots, the Signature Verification Committee, responsiveness to voter coercion and intimidation, expansion of voting hours, 24-hour voting locations, election worker recruitment, stakeholder and community outreach, COVID19 preparedness, and NRG Arena County Clerk Office expansion.



Houston City Council, District H

• Candidate

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Candidate for 2019 Houston City Council District H race garnering 49.98% of final vote. • Houston Chronicle: "All have shown a commitment to help the district and a passion for public service, but it is Longoria who stands out among the contenders. She is energetic, knowledgeable and has experience working within local and state government — and anyone who describes herself as “a wonk” and “a nerd” who loves Houston, warrants our attention." (10/14/19) • Raised $108,000 in six months from individual and organizational campaign contributions. • Lead team of 40+ volunteer and paid individuals. • Earned most endorsements of any candidate including: Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia, Former State Representative Jessica Farrar, Council Member Robert Gallegos, Latino Texas PAC, Houston GLBT Caucus, SEIU Texas, IBEW Local 716, Harris County Tejano Democrats, Texas Organizing Project, Victory Fund, UNITE Here Local 23, Houston Muslim Democrats, Houston Stonewall Young Dems, Harris County Young Democrats, Houston College Democrats, Oak Forest Area Democrats, Greater Heights Democrats, Greater Houston Restaurant Association. Show less



AARP

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate State Director - Advocacy & Outreach

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2019

  • Researched and advocated for different age friendly policies that span voting access, housing, healthcare, transportation, mental health, and other fields. • Developed and implemented a community outreach plan in Latino neighborhoods of Houston to increase civic engagement in community development. Coordinated educational events that engage 13,000+ individuals annually. • Grew partnerships with other local nonprofits and community partners who work to educate and support the 50+ community. • Managed national pilot projects with local budget of $125,000 annually. Locally implemented national educational programs concerning fraud, caregiving, financial security, and jobs. • Increased volunteer pool from 10 inconsistent volunteers to a database of 100+ with 40 consistent volunteers. • Launched and produced a local caregiving podcast with over 50 episodes and 14,000 listens in a two-year span. • Coordinated post-Hurricane Harvey resources for seniors in Houston through strategic collaborations with other aging partners. Show less



State Senator Sylvia Garcia

• Policy Analyst

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Made policy recommendations on the subjects of immigration, intergovernmental relations, special districts, environment, Latino engagement, housing, energy, and education policy, locally and at the state level. • Planned and implemented district wide (800K residents) community outreach plan specifically aimed at Latino and low propensity voters. This included managing a team of 3+ to plan and organize tailored events of various sizes, managing a constituent communications database, and attending meetings nightly to foster community relationships, • Coordinated monthly meetings with local elected official staff, education stakeholders, and community leaders to foster and leverage relationships. • Wrote speeches and talking points for media events in English and Spanish and represented the office publicly on a weekly basis, including public speaking engagements. • Helped to promote an active social media presence for the organizations by writing and planning campaigns on Facebook and Twitter. Show less



Sylvia Garcia Campaign

• Political Organizations

• Regional Field Director

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Planned and coordinated volunteer field events primarily in Houston's East End, South Houston, and Hobby area. • Recruitment, training, and management of campaign volunteers in English and Spanish. • Assisted in training and managing paid field workers and phone bankers. • Recruited and managed poll workers during Early Vote and Election Day. • Planned and coordinated Election Day ride program. • Ran the campaigns internship program, which included recruiting, training, and managing interns. • Staffed the candidate and various field and community events. • Further improved NGP and VAN skills. Show less



Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Finance Director

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Created budgets, fundraising plans, donor call lists, and manage candidate call time for various Texas House races in Houston, Corpus Christi, and South Texas. • Run a paid field team and coordinate volunteers for contentious Texas House races in Corpus Christi. • Create an internship program for the organization, which included recruiting and training interns. • Became proficient in NGP, VAN, and Constant Contact database systems. • Created budgets, fundraising plans, donor call lists, and manage candidate call time for various Texas House races in Houston, Corpus Christi, and South Texas. • Run a paid field team and coordinate volunteers for contentious Texas House races in Corpus Christi. • Create an internship program for the organization, which included recruiting and training interns. • Became proficient in NGP, VAN, and Constant Contact database systems.



University of Texas at Austin-McCombs School of Business

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Grade assignments, compile student data, and assemble course materials for the graduate level course, “The Art and Science of Negotiations • Grade assignments, compile student data, and assemble course materials for the graduate level course, “The Art and Science of Negotiations



Texas State Representative Jessica Farrar

• Policy Analyst

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • Conducted and organized research on policy issues. • Met with constituents, facilitated meetings and addressed concerns. • Responded to interest group questionnaires and briefed representative on current events. • Coordinated political strategies and facilitated communication among 50 Representatives and their staffs. • Prepared briefing materials of daily legislative agenda, released to 50 Representatives and their staffs. • Conducted and organized research on policy issues. • Met with constituents, facilitated meetings and addressed concerns. • Responded to interest group questionnaires and briefed representative on current events. • Coordinated political strategies and facilitated communication among 50 Representatives and their staffs. • Prepared briefing materials of daily legislative agenda, released to 50 Representatives and their staffs.



Neighborhood Housing Services of San Antonio

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Policy Researcher

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  • Organized city-wide study on the use of sustainable energy practices in low income neighborhoods. • Conducted qualitative door-to-door interviews in both English and Spanish. • Analyzed quantitative data in collaboration with non-profit, government and private organizations. • Provided recommendations to non-profit, government and private organizations on how to promote use of sustainable energy practices in low income neighborhoods. • Organized city-wide study on the use of sustainable energy practices in low income neighborhoods. • Conducted qualitative door-to-door interviews in both English and Spanish. • Analyzed quantitative data in collaboration with non-profit, government and private organizations. • Provided recommendations to non-profit, government and private organizations on how to promote use of sustainable energy practices in low income neighborhoods.



Trinity University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Mentor

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  • Mentored 18 first-year students to ensure well-being, safety and compliance with dorm rules.• Addressed daily life issues and kept aware of residents’ well-being to identify potential crises. • Organized monthly events with guided lessons and invited speakers to guide students on how to use University resources, establish goals, and learn to communicate with each other. • Worked with Residential Life staff to organize events with attendance of 200 or more. • Communicated with other offices in the Student Affairs division to implement programs to enhance the quality of life on campus. Show less

• Sports Manager and Statistician

  • Aug 2006 - May 2010

  • Acted as manager of both volleyball and softball collegiate teams.• Compiled and kept team statistics.• Assisted with team practices and facilitated communication between coaches, players, and athletic directors.• Organized and coordinated lodging and meals for all traveling athletes



City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department

• Parks and Recreation Researcher

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Developed and implemented a city-wide methodology to count attendance at public parks, • Planned and coordinated research schedules and motivated team members to meet project deadlines while maintaining the quality and integrity of research methodology and resolving ongoing issues. • Analyzed and presented findings and made recommendations for further counting projects. • Recommended quality of life improvements at City Parks, to Department heads and City officials • Developed and implemented a city-wide methodology to count attendance at public parks, • Planned and coordinated research schedules and motivated team members to meet project deadlines while maintaining the quality and integrity of research methodology and resolving ongoing issues. • Analyzed and presented findings and made recommendations for further counting projects. • Recommended quality of life improvements at City Parks, to Department heads and City officials