Experience

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Development

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Santa Barbara, California, United States



JUST COMMUNITIES CENTRAL COAST

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2022

• Associate Director

  • Jul 2019 - Sep 2020

• Development and Communications Manager

  • May 2018 - Jul 2019



Puertas Abiertas Community Resource Center

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

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2014 - Jul 2017

  Napa, CA Serve as the lead voice and public face of the organization, and as a key point of contact for the community as it relates to the mission of Puertas Abiertas. Recommend to the board an annual budget and provide on-going reports on the financial status of the organization Oversee the administrative functions of the organization (financial management, human resources, and communications) Responsible for selection and supervision of staff members Develops and maintains strong, sound… Show more Serve as the lead voice and public face of the organization, and as a key point of contact for the community as it relates to the mission of Puertas Abiertas. Recommend to the board an annual budget and provide on-going reports on the financial status of the organization Oversee the administrative functions of the organization (financial management, human resources, and communications) Responsible for selection and supervision of staff members Develops and maintains strong, sound relationships with the organization’s partners, donors, funders, and other local agencies/officials Works with the Board in creating and implementing a fundraising plan that ensures the financial viability of the organization Oversees all aspects of grants including research of grant opportunities, application process, submission, monitoring and reporting; lead Puertas Abiertas CRC participation in Citizenship Legal Services collaboration in Napa County Show less



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Representative

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2014

  *Assist constituents with complex immigration issues and act as liaison between the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State *Advise the Congressman on direction of immigration legislation and campaign issues *Publicly represent the Congressman at weekly community events *Coordinate several yearly campaign affairs. Initiated outreach campaign through Connecting Latino Voices event, attended by over 200 constituents *Work with Embassies and Consular posts… Show more *Assist constituents with complex immigration issues and act as liaison between the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State *Advise the Congressman on direction of immigration legislation and campaign issues *Publicly represent the Congressman at weekly community events *Coordinate several yearly campaign affairs. Initiated outreach campaign through Connecting Latino Voices event, attended by over 200 constituents *Work with Embassies and Consular posts, United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR), USAID, and other nongovernmental agencies worldwide *As federal representative for City of American Canyon and Napa, work closely with city officials on matters involving federal assistance Show less



American Canyon City Councilmember Belia Bennett and Napa City Councilmember Alfredo Pedroza

• Campaign Consulant

  • Jan 2010 - Nov 2012

  *Provide strategic support and assistance with campaign messaging and media for both candidates Organize fundraisers and coordinate volunteers to get out the vote for both candidates