Experience

National Center for Youth Law

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program and Policy Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  ➤ Initially recruited as a Program Associate before quickly advancing through promotions including Program & Policy Associate, Senior Program & Policy Associate, Senior Program & Policy Coordinator, and Senior Program & Policy Manager. ➤ Managing statewide legislation and budget advocacy efforts and leading policy trainings for youth and their families. ➤ Collaborating with executive team to develop and implement policies and strategies to advance organization's mission. ➤ Planning and executing lobby days and informational sessions with community partners at the State Capitol. ➤ Promoting policy to transform our nation's approach to education, health, immigration, foster care, and youth justice. ➤ Drafting and disseminating legislative updates to over 700 community partners. ➤ Serving as the policy clerk lead and supervising clerks and volunteers. ➤ Supporting policy implementation efforts as well as actively participating in local, statewide, and national coalitions. ➤ Working with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color and the California Alliance for Youth and Community Justice. ➤ Drafting grant applications and ensuring grant deliverables are achieved through monitoring, executing, and reporting. ➤ Building and maintaining high-level contacts and partnerships including ongoing engagement with legislators. Show less



Women's Foundation California

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services

• Mentor, Trauma Services and Prevention Team

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  ➤ Assisting Fellows as they research, develop, and sponsor a piece of statewide legislation from inception to completion. ➤ Diversifying policy by building leadership of people impacted by gender-based oppression, violence, and discrimination. ➤ Arranging guest speakers who are subject matter experts to assist the team as they develop their policy proposals. ➤ Reporting program status to enable the Foundation to demonstrate its impact to donors, board members, and the public. ➤ Connecting Fellows to career opportunities in policy advocacy and supporting their vocational goals and career paths. ➤ Advancing and maintaining policy competency in public health, violence prevention, and criminal justice reform. ➤ Maintaining knowledge as well as providing analysis of innovative approaches, new advances, and best practices. ➤ Establishing and managing relationships with key partners or constituencies including policymakers, advocates, and donors. Show less



New Leaders Council San Francisco

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• Fellow

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  ➤ Participated in the NLC Institute offering leadership development and connection for young progressives. ➤ Effectively supported communications and fundraising activities to advance future NLC programming. ➤ Provided training on youth justice reforms in California as part of the “SPARK Talk” Presentation series. ➤ Worked with other changemakers across issues in coalition building, public policy, and equity and inclusion. ➤ Participated in the NLC Institute offering leadership development and connection for young progressives. ➤ Effectively supported communications and fundraising activities to advance future NLC programming. ➤ Provided training on youth justice reforms in California as part of the “SPARK Talk” Presentation series. ➤ Worked with other changemakers across issues in coalition building, public policy, and equity and inclusion.

• Fellow

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  ➤ Co-sponsored and obtained passage for Assembly Bill 2413 (Chiu) that provided expanded rights for tenants. ➤ Extended protections from nuisance ordinance-related evictions to victims of crime and individuals in an emergency. ➤ Participated in an experiential policy advocacy training program advancing racial, economic, and gender justice in CA. ➤ Helped deliver tools, build networks, and develop leadership across a dynamic cohort of leaders. ➤ Co-sponsored and obtained passage for Assembly Bill 2413 (Chiu) that provided expanded rights for tenants. ➤ Extended protections from nuisance ordinance-related evictions to victims of crime and individuals in an emergency. ➤ Participated in an experiential policy advocacy training program advancing racial, economic, and gender justice in CA. ➤ Helped deliver tools, build networks, and develop leadership across a dynamic cohort of leaders.



Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment

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

• Grants and Development Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2016

  ➤ Managed grantmaking programs and provided support to applicants as they completed grant applications and reports. ➤ Supported Fiscal Sponsorship Program, Northern CA Environmental Grassroots Fund, and 2 Donor Advised Funds. ➤ Made grant recommendations to Board, maintained grant databases, and designed applications on a cloud-based system. ➤ Conducted fundraising activities, developed annual plans, and organized crowdfunding and End of Year campaigns. ➤ Organized and coordinated the foundation's annual film festival which brought in $22,770 in net income for 2015. ➤ Worked with Development, Grants, Finance, and vendors to lead Grassroots Grantee Convening for 90+ participants. ➤ Maintained website and updated Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts with events, deadlines, and success stories. ➤ Managed communications to over 5K donors, grantees, and supporters via appeal letters and monthly e-newsletters. Show less