Client Relations Associate

• Dec 2022 - Present

Volunteer Coordinator

• May 2022 - Dec 2022

Rural Outreach & Policy Coordinator

• Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

-Researched and developed policy platforms related to issues facing rural Coloradans in the 4th Congressional District -Worked alongside the campaign's team of Directors on campaign strategy & messaging to targeted voters -Managed a $10,000 print advertising budget to reach rural and urban voters -Coordinated candidate's appearance at 20+ meet & greet and candidate forum events -Completed 700+ phone calls and text messages to get out the vote and inform potential voters of Ike's policy platforms Show less

Legislative Aide for Representative Donald Valdez

• Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

• Interfaced with constituents and lobbyists by phone, email, and in-person on behalf of Representative Valdez • Researched upcoming bills and provided notes and questions for committee hearings (House Rural Affairs & Agriculture and House Transportation & Local Government) • Drafted speeches, tributes, and social media posts • Sent out weekly newsletter to constituents and community leaders in House District 62 using MailChimp • Managed and assigned tasks to CLLARO (Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy, and Research Organization) Fellow working in the office Show less

Program Assistant

• 2019 - 2020

Small nonprofit providing temporary housing and a range of services to single women and single mothers with children experiencing homelessness. • Managed the Follow-Up program which includes the distribution of food boxes, hygiene bags, and furniture pick-up to former residents needing assistance • Responded to volunteer and donor inquiries, provided orientation to new volunteers, and coordinated in-kind donations and monthly schedules of 50-70 volunteers • Assisted the Executive Director with individual donor management and bi-monthly newsletter • Coordinated the Adopt-A-Family program during the holiday season with 200+ families and over 20 organizations and individual donors Show less

Community Economic Development Facilitator

• Mar 2015 - May 2017

Placed in a small rural community of 400, San Francisco de Coyote in the region of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. • Head of Peace Corps Costa Rica Diversity Committee which seeks to provide support, resources, and training, to create diversity awareness and appreciation for volunteers and trainees • Facilitated two Junior Achievement programs to 92 high school students and 12 elementary students to promote self-discovery, explore possible future career paths, and discuss life skills including budgeting and decision making • Planned and executed an Earth Day Festival in which 58 K-6th students learned about the importance of recycling and water conservation • Partnered with Give-A-Book and secured $1200 in donations to provide 300 books for two local elementary schools and organized a reading competition in which 52 participating students read 154 books • Coached 2 small business owners in topics such as: online/social media marketing, SWOT analysis, and computer skills • Coordinated with the local English teacher to develop and execute English lessons to 52 elementary students in 1st through 6th grade • Organized a Pen Pal program between 28 students and 6th graders at Pine Grove Elementary (Parker, CO) to promote cultural exchange and understanding -> Relevant trainings include: Project Design and Implementation, Grant Writing, Monitoring and Reporting Show less