Jessica Breslin
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Marice Ashe, JD, MPH
Jessica was a highly valued member of the ChangeLab Solutions team. She brought us incredibly valuable experience and insights from her years in legal services representing indigent clients, and then maximized her opportunities at ChangeLab Solutions to build her chops in policy strategy and analysis. Jessica is a no-drama performer. She worked on complex projects of statewide and national importance in a thoughtful, effective and efficient manner. She provided quiet leadership both in the intellectual work of the organization and as a member of our "Fun Lab" which builds the morale and esprit de corps of our staff.
Maya Hazarika Watts
I worked with Jessica at Bay Area Legal Aid and served as her supervisor at ChangeLab Solutions. In this capacity, I was able to observe a broad range of skills and expertise. In her direct services work, Jessica combined compassion, an ability to build rapport with vulnerable youth, and sharp legal skills to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. In a policy role, Jessica excelled due to her strong legal research and writing and her ability to translate complex legal concepts for laypeople, partners, and local, state, and federal government. Jessica is also a natural trainer who puts together engaging, informative, and effective presentations for a variety of audiences. She is cooperative, funny, smart, and responsive to constructive criticism. Jessica would be a great addition to anyone's team.
Marice Ashe, JD, MPH
Jessica was a highly valued member of the ChangeLab Solutions team. She brought us incredibly valuable experience and insights from her years in legal services representing indigent clients, and then maximized her opportunities at ChangeLab Solutions to build her chops in policy strategy and analysis. Jessica is a no-drama performer. She worked on complex projects of statewide and national importance in a thoughtful, effective and efficient manner. She provided quiet leadership both in the intellectual work of the organization and as a member of our "Fun Lab" which builds the morale and esprit de corps of our staff.
Maya Hazarika Watts
I worked with Jessica at Bay Area Legal Aid and served as her supervisor at ChangeLab Solutions. In this capacity, I was able to observe a broad range of skills and expertise. In her direct services work, Jessica combined compassion, an ability to build rapport with vulnerable youth, and sharp legal skills to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. In a policy role, Jessica excelled due to her strong legal research and writing and her ability to translate complex legal concepts for laypeople, partners, and local, state, and federal government. Jessica is also a natural trainer who puts together engaging, informative, and effective presentations for a variety of audiences. She is cooperative, funny, smart, and responsive to constructive criticism. Jessica would be a great addition to anyone's team.
Marice Ashe, JD, MPH
Jessica was a highly valued member of the ChangeLab Solutions team. She brought us incredibly valuable experience and insights from her years in legal services representing indigent clients, and then maximized her opportunities at ChangeLab Solutions to build her chops in policy strategy and analysis. Jessica is a no-drama performer. She worked on complex projects of statewide and national importance in a thoughtful, effective and efficient manner. She provided quiet leadership both in the intellectual work of the organization and as a member of our "Fun Lab" which builds the morale and esprit de corps of our staff.
Maya Hazarika Watts
I worked with Jessica at Bay Area Legal Aid and served as her supervisor at ChangeLab Solutions. In this capacity, I was able to observe a broad range of skills and expertise. In her direct services work, Jessica combined compassion, an ability to build rapport with vulnerable youth, and sharp legal skills to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. In a policy role, Jessica excelled due to her strong legal research and writing and her ability to translate complex legal concepts for laypeople, partners, and local, state, and federal government. Jessica is also a natural trainer who puts together engaging, informative, and effective presentations for a variety of audiences. She is cooperative, funny, smart, and responsive to constructive criticism. Jessica would be a great addition to anyone's team.
Marice Ashe, JD, MPH
Jessica was a highly valued member of the ChangeLab Solutions team. She brought us incredibly valuable experience and insights from her years in legal services representing indigent clients, and then maximized her opportunities at ChangeLab Solutions to build her chops in policy strategy and analysis. Jessica is a no-drama performer. She worked on complex projects of statewide and national importance in a thoughtful, effective and efficient manner. She provided quiet leadership both in the intellectual work of the organization and as a member of our "Fun Lab" which builds the morale and esprit de corps of our staff.
Maya Hazarika Watts
I worked with Jessica at Bay Area Legal Aid and served as her supervisor at ChangeLab Solutions. In this capacity, I was able to observe a broad range of skills and expertise. In her direct services work, Jessica combined compassion, an ability to build rapport with vulnerable youth, and sharp legal skills to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. In a policy role, Jessica excelled due to her strong legal research and writing and her ability to translate complex legal concepts for laypeople, partners, and local, state, and federal government. Jessica is also a natural trainer who puts together engaging, informative, and effective presentations for a variety of audiences. She is cooperative, funny, smart, and responsive to constructive criticism. Jessica would be a great addition to anyone's team.
Experience
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ChangeLab Solutions
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Attorney
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Dec 2019 - Present
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Homebase / The Center for Common Concerns
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Attorney
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Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
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ChangeLab Solutions
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Oakland, CA
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Staff Attorney
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
Conducted legal research and drafted formal memorandum on an array of legal topics for a variety of audiences with varying levels of legal understanding and background Drafted model laws incorporating legal research Provided legal technical assistance to local county health departments around emerging legal issues, application of state and federal laws and policy language Managed multiple contracts with national funders ensuring delivery of high-quality, timely products Developed policy resources for non-legal audience with an equity focus to address a variety of public health issues Developed and provided trainings for legal and non-legal audiences on a variety of legal approaches to public health concerns Show less
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Bay Area Legal Aid
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United States
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Legal Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Staff Attorney - Youth Justice Project
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2018
Juvenile Mental Health Court Advisor and Civil Legal Coordinator • Coordinated civil legal services for Alameda County Collaborative Court and represenedt foster youth in matters concerning public benefits, access to health care, housing, immigration, consumer issues, domestic violence and special education • Provided legal advice to the juvenile court, government agencies and community based organizations regarding array of civil legal issues • Facilitated policy meetings for the court involving multiple stakeholders and coordinated the development of policies Civil Legal Project Manager and Attorney • Developed and implemented AB 1331 project to provide SSI and civil legal advocacy for disabled foster youth that has grown to two attorneys and recovered more than three million in benefits and services for clients • Fostered and developed partnerships and referral sources with government agencies, community based organizations and medical providers • Collected, monitored and analyzed project data and outcomes • Conducted trainings on various legal issues of the law for various legal and non-legal audiences, including the Practising Law Institute Public Benefits Attorney • Represented clients at IEP meetings, state administrative hearing, SSI administrative hearings and Appeals Council appeals • Represented client in 1094.5 writ challenging administrative decision • Conducted legal research and drafted formal memorandum for a variety of audiences with varying levels of legal understanding and background • Drafted briefs to administrative law judges advocating that clients meet child or adult disability listings Show less
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Piedmont Recreation Department
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Pidemont, CA
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Gym and Park Monitor
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Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
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National Center for Youth Law
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Oakland, CA
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Bridge Fellow; Volunteer Attorney
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Sep 2010 - Jul 2011
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The Academic Advantage
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tutor
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Tutored low-income youth of all ages in reading and writing. Tutored low-income youth of all ages in reading and writing.
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Law Offices of David P. Sheldon
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Washington, D.C.
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Law Clerk
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
• Researched and wrote memoranda in support of Applications for Correction of Military Records • Researched and wrote appellate briefs for the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Circuit Court for the Armed Forces • Researched and wrote memoranda in support of Applications for Correction of Military Records • Researched and wrote appellate briefs for the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Circuit Court for the Armed Forces
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National Center for Youth Law
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Oakland, CA
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Summer Law Clerk
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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First Star, Inc.
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United States
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Law Clerk
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
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Education
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2007 - 2010
Georgetown University Law Center
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2003 - 2007
New York University
BS, Social Work; Politics
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