Experience

UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Communications Specialist

  • Nov 2022 - Present



UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Fellow

  • May 2021 - Nov 2022

  - Increased social media presence and audience engagement by creating innovative digital advocacy campaign plans across all of LPPI's digital channels and website.- Exhibited internal communication skills through weekly email updates on collected faculty media or publications, as well as bi-weekly policy round-ups on national Latino policy issues.

• Digital Media Manager for the Voting Rights Project

  • Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

  - Advanced the political organization's social media presence through established content engagement and design strategies.- Created social media campaigns in collaboration with other partner organizations and connected with the UCLA community online through the pandemic.- Participated in researching journalist coverage, advising communication staff about pitch angles, and drafting press releases on fast-paced crisis communications.



NALEO Educational Fund

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

• Project Associate

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  - Conducted on-the-ground outreach in various neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles to promote a series of forums with Latino voters. - Conducted research on key community stakeholders, including elected officials and community organizations, to contact them to promote the series of forums. - Assisted with the preparation of timelines and work-plans for project implementation and general project management. - Conducted on-the-ground outreach in various neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles to promote a series of forums with Latino voters. - Conducted research on key community stakeholders, including elected officials and community organizations, to contact them to promote the series of forums. - Assisted with the preparation of timelines and work-plans for project implementation and general project management.



Afro-Latinx Connection de UCLA

• Non-profit Organizations

• Co President and Social Media Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  - Focused on bridging the gap between the African diaspora and Latinx communities on campus with a growing membership of 250+ students.- Educated members on the Afro-Latino existence and history, as well as fostered a space of community, professional development, political and social education, and healing.- Supervised and presided over weekly Executive Board and general meetings while coordinating 36 programs with members and other community organizations over the year term.- Led the organization's creative direction on digital outlets and implemented social media strategies, built relationships with other community organizations online, and created informative but creative graphics. Show less

• Campus Liaison

  • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Establish a connection between the Afrikan Student Union and Latina/o/x organizations to ensure the club's needs and concerns of Afro- Latinx folk are properly addressed. Additionally, I initiate and maintain relationships with other cultural and professional organizations at UCLA to further our message and offer engaging and informative workshops.

• Harambe Council Representative

  • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Serve as the Harambe Council Representative in coalition with other Black-serving organizations on campus to preserve the strength of the Afrikan American community.



UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC)

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Director

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  - Managed social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit for the office of president at UCLA, all while keeping a transparent communication between students and elected government. - Incorporated social media techniques such as Bruin voices to showcase students across campus. - Promoted local businesses, events, and resources. Adding on, the team and I increased the social media presence across the outlets as we have had to adapt to COVID-19. Show less



AB540 Project

• Non-profit Organizations

• Project Director

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2020

  Cultivated workshops and engaging activities for high school and community college undocumented students to further the discussion on understanding the differences in pursuing higher education, as well as equipping them with resources and mentorship. Cultivated workshops and engaging activities for high school and community college undocumented students to further the discussion on understanding the differences in pursuing higher education, as well as equipping them with resources and mentorship.



UCLA Radio

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio Host

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  Created a show, For The People, that discusses the Chicano/ Latinx and Black experience through their struggle, journey to empowerment and the continuous cycle of oppression. Adding on, created weekly curriculum's, additional research, fliers, and enhanced the social media presence to foster growth and discussion beyond show times. Created a show, For The People, that discusses the Chicano/ Latinx and Black experience through their struggle, journey to empowerment and the continuous cycle of oppression. Adding on, created weekly curriculum's, additional research, fliers, and enhanced the social media presence to foster growth and discussion beyond show times.