Community Engagement Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

• Assist with the management of day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of grant-funded projects• Work with funders from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), The California Endowment, MTS, and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) to provide timely reporting on program activities.• Actively participate in program strategy, planning, tracking and reporting with program team• Research transportation projects, planning issues, and policy/systems/environmental change• Work with residents, community partners, and City Heights CDC staff to popularize planning and facilitate the implementation of policy/systems/environmental change to achieve livable neighborhoods Show less

Community Engagement Coordinator

• Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

•Conduct community outreach and engagement to organize City Heights residents around Transportation & Planning Program-related policy/systems/environmental change initiatives• Support leadership growth and resident capacity development of City Heights community members• Build advocacy power of City Heights residents in order to influence policy/systems/environmental change• Generate grassroots support for community-identified priorities related to transit, biking, walking, parks, open space, and built environment improvements• Coordinate with Leadership Development Program and Transportation & Planning Teams to organize community engagement activities such as monthly resident meetings, public workshops, community transit rides, house meetings, bike rides, calls-to-action, etc.• Develop and implement creative strategies to engage and retain leaders• Conduct one-on-one meetings with community leaders and future leaders• Coordinate grant-related deliverables and day-to-day activities to achieve program objectives Show less

Legal Assistant

• Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

• Supported Department of Political Science university faculty to manage and teach 2 undergraduate courses • Served as the point of contact between students and university professor supporting students learning • Assist professors input assignment grades in gradebook and answer students’ questions RE assignments • Conducted necessary research, literature reviews, and reports to faculty ongoing research projects on public policy, housing, and education achievement gap • Delivered requested summaries, analysis, and briefing for faculty staff on a timely matter Show less

Congressional Intern

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

• Provided research and briefs to Senate staffers on various scientific and policy issues affecting local San Diego residents, such as gentrification and affordable housing, education achievement gap, and transportation policy improvements • Served as the first point of contact for constituents and other stakeholders and founders in the region • Attended hearing and staff briefings on current policy developments in a fast-paced environment • Provided general and logistical support on events and fundraisers Show less

College Avenue Compact- Advisor

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

• Coordinated program implementation for college access initiative engaging students from traditionally marginalized communities • Managed a caseload of 150 high school students to ensure their compliance with college acceptance requirements • Provided bilingual assistance to students and parents throughout the college application process, including completing applications and applying for financial aid • Supported facilitation of cultural sensitivity training and the values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in every university setting • Maintained strong organization and students files, while also drafted quarter reports on individual students • Supported general outreach efforts by drafting bilingual outreach content, supporting implementation of communications plans, assisting to manage social media, and lead workshops with parents and school administrators Show less