Experience

Trucha

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Trucha is an independent multimedia organization dedicated to the people, the culture and social movements of the Rio Grande Valley, centering queer and migrant communities of color. We create and curate audio, video, writing, multimedia projects and community events to craft a more nuanced and holistic regional narrative. Our mission is to inform our readers, inspire our community, and build a collective infrastructure to proudly share the stories of our gente for the world. Our vision is to sustain a platform to showcase the authentic stories and the creativity of our community and cultivate a grassroots narrative of the frontera. Show less



come dream. come build

• Brownsville, Texas, United States

• Mi Casita Program Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2023



Neta

• Pharr, Texas

• Cultural Organizer

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2023



Texas Low Income Housing Information Services

• Lower Rio Grande Valley

• Lower Rio Grande Valley Co Director

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2023

  I am a Policy Analyst for Texas Low Income Housing Information Services. We advocate for residents of low income housing and push for policy that betters and promotes housing needs of the people who need it most. My area of focus is in the Rio Grande Valley, specifically Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, where I am a liaison between the local Colonia residents, local organizing groups, policy advocates, politicians and developers. Our goal is to re-imagine the relationship between these groups to provide community based solutions that ultimately better and promote low-income housing in the Rio Grande Valley. Show less



Texas Low Income Housing Info

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education

• Co Director

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2023



Emanuel Pleitez for Los Angles Mayoral Campaign

• Greater Los Angeles Area

• Director of Spanish Communications adn Field Organizer

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  Creation of content and outreach to Spanish media outlets regarding the Emanuel Pleitez for Los Angeles Mayor 2013 campaign. Creation of content and outreach to Spanish media outlets regarding the Emanuel Pleitez for Los Angeles Mayor 2013 campaign.



Emanuel Pleitez for Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign

• Deputy Finance Director

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  Contributed to the strategic planning for the 2013 Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign In charge of voter outreach in Greater Los Angeles area Fund-raised and provided information to the public regarding trending issues of the city and how they can be resolved Contributed to the strategic planning for the 2013 Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign In charge of voter outreach in Greater Los Angeles area Fund-raised and provided information to the public regarding trending issues of the city and how they can be resolved



Young Men’s Christian Association

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  In charge of 20 to 25 children (ages 4-12) Lead campers through activities that instilled the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility Resolved conflicts and issues that arose within the campers in a positive reinforcing manner In charge of 20 to 25 children (ages 4-12) Lead campers through activities that instilled the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility Resolved conflicts and issues that arose within the campers in a positive reinforcing manner



Grassroots Campaign

• Canvasser

  • May 2012 - May 2012

  Canvassed in Austin to raise awareness for Planned Parenthood of America Fundraised over a thousand dollars for PPA in two weeks Informed the public of the current policies in women’s health care and reproductive rights Canvassed in Austin to raise awareness for Planned Parenthood of America Fundraised over a thousand dollars for PPA in two weeks Informed the public of the current policies in women’s health care and reproductive rights



Travis High School

• Student Fellow and Mentor

  • Jul 2011 - May 2012

  Assessed the problem of the vanishing Latino male in higher education; Collaborated with PhD and Masters students and Dr. Victor Saenz in their research and presented a panel in the 2nd Annual Latino Male Symposium Assessed the problem of the vanishing Latino male in higher education; Collaborated with PhD and Masters students and Dr. Victor Saenz in their research and presented a panel in the 2nd Annual Latino Male Symposium



The Texas Travesty, University of Texas at Austin

• Senior Designer

  • Aug 2008 - May 2012

  Helped produce content for monthly publications Provided critical input on context pertinent to design and layout Assisted in offering organizational support and structural input Had a blast! Helped produce content for monthly publications Provided critical input on context pertinent to design and layout Assisted in offering organizational support and structural input Had a blast!



West Campus Books

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Representative

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Advertised on behalf of the company to bring in a stronger customer base Helped package and expedite customer orders Provided a seamless customer service experience Advertised on behalf of the company to bring in a stronger customer base Helped package and expedite customer orders Provided a seamless customer service experience



The University of Texas at Austin Fine Arts Library

• Librarian’s Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Catalogued and organized book collection to ensure faster access to resources Assisted students by offering relevant information regarding the way the library functioned Provided clerical work to other staff members Catalogued and organized book collection to ensure faster access to resources Assisted students by offering relevant information regarding the way the library functioned Provided clerical work to other staff members