Experience

ACLU of Oregon

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Policy Associate

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Support and lead integrated advocacy, policy development, legislative projects and lobbying efforts. Work closely with coalition partners and community members across the state. Support and lead integrated advocacy, policy development, legislative projects and lobbying efforts. Work closely with coalition partners and community members across the state.



JCI Worldwide, Inc.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Affairs Associate

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  - Conduct stakeholder analysis for clients - Draft talking points, pitches, and client strategic communications - Work on developing and executing political strategies for clients - Assist in grassroots coalition building - Monitor legislative process and actions - Community outreach and support for client campaigns - Conduct research, compile information, and produce reports for clients - Conduct stakeholder analysis for clients - Draft talking points, pitches, and client strategic communications - Work on developing and executing political strategies for clients - Assist in grassroots coalition building - Monitor legislative process and actions - Community outreach and support for client campaigns - Conduct research, compile information, and produce reports for clients



PINEROS Y CAMPESINOS UNIDOS DEL NOROESTE INC

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

• Electoral Field Organizer

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

  - Organize and lead local campaign efforts - Provides support on logistics for mass phonebanks and volunteer activities - Outreach and electoral support for PCUN’s base - Organize and lead local campaign efforts - Provides support on logistics for mass phonebanks and volunteer activities - Outreach and electoral support for PCUN’s base



Office of Commissioner Nick Fish

• Office Manager & Policy Assistent

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  - Prepare and submit City Official Quarterly Statements to City Auditor & ensure annual reporting requirements are met - Maintain the Commissioner’s calendar, process requests and coordinate meetings with other elected officials, staff, bureaus and the public - Assist policy team with policy research and analysis - Prepare and submit City Official Quarterly Statements to City Auditor & ensure annual reporting requirements are met - Maintain the Commissioner’s calendar, process requests and coordinate meetings with other elected officials, staff, bureaus and the public - Assist policy team with policy research and analysis

• Assistant for Policy & Community Affairs

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018


Las Mujeres PSU

• Director

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  -The Director serves as a positive role model of the SALP Leadership Values and exemplifies qualities that support the Las Mujeres mission and goals at all times. -Serves as a main spokesperson for the organization at PSU and in the community.-Maintains constant contact with organization adviser throughout the year.-Familiarizes themselves with all aspects of running a student group: forms, timelines, budget process and rules, advertisement process, event planning, campus rules, etc. -Makes final decisions on urgent matters pertaining to planning, events, settling disputes, etc. as needed.-Has the power to delegate tasks to other officers and volunteers as needed.-Assists the Treasurer and Budget Manager with the budget management only as needed, and is not fully responsible for their execution.-Oversees planning of joint events, joint promotions, or any other forms of cooperation with other student groups on campus.-Ensures the group maintains positive relationships with campus and community allies in cooperation with Civic Engagement Coordinator, and Vice-Director. -Supervises all student organization meetings: presides over initial group meetings, and helps other officers who are facilitating during the year.-Oversees the process of student organization and event planning;.-Maintains a current list of email addresses, student ID numbers, and phone numbers of the student organization officers, and other important contacts;,-Ensures that required forms are submitted in a timely fashion for student organization renewal in partnership with Vice-Director and Treasurer (regarding: office space, storage space, locker, base operating budget, Tier Application). Show less

• Vice Director

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Las Mujeres (The Women) is a Latina/women's empowerment organization that focuses on personal, professional and communal betterment, creating a space of positive support, garnering allies, and giving back to our communities. Las Mujeres seek to address the needs of Chicano/Hispanic/Latina women on campus and the community. We strive to promote strength and unity for all women, and allies. We work with other student, service groups, and community partners to promote awareness on campus and in the community.TasksSupervising student organization meetings in the absence of the Director;Assisting the Director with the oversight of the student organization including fundraising, event planning, etc.Working with the student organization’s Treasurer to plan an annual budget.Maintaining a current accounting of the student organization’s financial status including income and expenses;Assumes the duties of the President in his or her absenceDirects Constitutional updating and revisionsFacilitates election of officersHelps to recruits new membersOrganizes an end‐of‐year celebration with the recruitment coordinator.Represents organization at official functions.Remains fair and impartial during organizational decision making processes.Performs other duties as directed by the Director. Show less

• Resident Assistant

  • May 2014 - Aug 2015

  Resident Assistant in a 21+ upperclassman housing historic option named Stratford. Tasks:-Responsible of general administration, development, and implementation of student life programs in the residence halls.-Crisis Management Responder-Provide assistance to residents throughout the academic year.-Provide resources and assistance that will make each residence hall community a place that supports and enhances all aspects of student life.-Responsible for enforcing policies-Create educational bulletins and hall decorations-Offer office hours for residents-Collaborates with team to create programs for all residents Show less

• Advertisement Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  -Responsible for designing all necessary materials that are required by the group, such as flyers, posters, designs for online use, group logo, etc.Use the 8 hours free we have for graphic design.-Manage facebook, tweeter, orgsyn publicity-Promote events through word of mouth, digital tvs, psu calendar, org sync and social media-facebook, and tweeter.-Reserve spaces to promote Las Mujeres including cases, windows and bulletin board.-Use creativity to design materials to promote Las Mujeres-Manages promotion and publicity of the group and the group’s events.-Maintains ties with local and/or applicable media outlets.-Be present at events to take questions related to the group and to speak to potential members or the interested public.-Maintains and updates any and all web presences (including a group website, Facebook group/page, Twitter, OrgSync page, etc.) in a consistent manner.-Must maintain a professional appearance on the group’s web presence(s)-May also act as moderator in Facebook (or similar) conversations.-Must respond in a timely manner to any kind of inquires via the internet about the group - especially if they are media related or from potential new members.-Must be able to complete delegated tasks from the Director and other officers as necessary. Show less



Center for Women's Leadership

• United States
• Higher Education

• Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

  Center's Mission Statement: Through dedicated outreach, education and skill training, the Center for Women's Leadership empowers women and girls in Oregon to embrace their voice, lead confidently, and change the narrative of their leadership. Tasks: -Plan and execute panels for women in public policy. -Create and implement outreach plan to promote panels campus wide. -Moderate and create questions for panelists. Center's Mission Statement: Through dedicated outreach, education and skill training, the Center for Women's Leadership empowers women and girls in Oregon to embrace their voice, lead confidently, and change the narrative of their leadership. Tasks: -Plan and execute panels for women in public policy. -Create and implement outreach plan to promote panels campus wide. -Moderate and create questions for panelists.



Gonzales Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Law Offices

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  Filling out Legal USCIS forms with clients Gathering supplements and evidence needed for applications Reviewing Applications Answering high volume, multi-line phone system Writing billings Interpreting for clients and attorneys Working with the court Submitting record requests, writing affidavits, petitions, and motions Filling out Legal USCIS forms with clients Gathering supplements and evidence needed for applications Reviewing Applications Answering high volume, multi-line phone system Writing billings Interpreting for clients and attorneys Working with the court Submitting record requests, writing affidavits, petitions, and motions



Oregon Latino Agenda for Action (OLAA)

• Communications Intern

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  OLAA's mission is to build the political capacity and civic leadership of Latinos in Oregon. The Oregon Latino Agenda for Action (OLAA) was an effort facilitated by Oregon Consensus of Portland State University to bring together a broad range of representatives from the Latino community throughout Oregon to collaborate in developing an “Oregon Latino Agenda for Action.” OLAA's mission is to build the political capacity and civic leadership of Latinos in Oregon. The Oregon Latino Agenda for Action (OLAA) was an effort facilitated by Oregon Consensus of Portland State University to bring together a broad range of representatives from the Latino community throughout Oregon to collaborate in developing an “Oregon Latino Agenda for Action.”



Portland State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2016

  Tasks: Promote Portland State University and represent the student body to current and future students and their families, guests, administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners, dignitaries, and friends of the University. Tasks: Promote Portland State University and represent the student body to current and future students and their families, guests, administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, community partners, dignitaries, and friends of the University.



Congressman Earl Blumenauer's Office

• Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Responding to constituent requests and letters Fielding constituent communications Maintaining and updating constituent database Attending local events and conferences with congressional staffers Assisting with legislative research Assisting with constituent casework Responding to constituent requests and letters Fielding constituent communications Maintaining and updating constituent database Attending local events and conferences with congressional staffers Assisting with legislative research Assisting with constituent casework



Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

  The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber works with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Latinos in Oregon and SW Washington. Tasks: Assist Finance Manager with daily tasks Assist in event planning logistics Conduct Audits Input and update data Organize financial documents The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber works with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Latinos in Oregon and SW Washington. Tasks: Assist Finance Manager with daily tasks Assist in event planning logistics Conduct Audits Input and update data Organize financial documents



City of Portland

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Interned at Mayor Charlie Hales's Office in the City of Portland. Task -Respond to constituent questions and concerns by assisting with constituent letters and emails -Assist the Communications Team with writing, photographing, and covering the mayor, his outreach, and his priorities Below is a page Mariana Garcia wrote for the Mayor's website: -Assist the Policy Team with research and meeting coverage -Help the office run smoothly by greeting visitors, fielding phone calls, and other administrative work Below is a page Mariana Garcia wrote for the Mayor's website regarding the Portland Development Commission. Show less



Small World Learning Center

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • May 2012 - Sep 2014

  -Provide care for children from 0-11 years of age. -Plan and implement activities that will meet their physical, intellectual and social needs as well as enhance their cognitive development. -Ensure the center is clean by sanitizing it daily. -Prepare and serve nutritious snacks and lunches. -Promote established routines and provide positive guidance. -Maintain record of children's daily activities and development progress. -Provide care for children from 0-11 years of age. -Plan and implement activities that will meet their physical, intellectual and social needs as well as enhance their cognitive development. -Ensure the center is clean by sanitizing it daily. -Prepare and serve nutritious snacks and lunches. -Promote established routines and provide positive guidance. -Maintain record of children's daily activities and development progress.