Experience

Harris County Elections

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Voter Registration Community Coordinator

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando

• Consultant

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Conduct research and compose briefs on topics to present to Commissioner for potential policy initiatives and recommendations. ● Draft communications to concerned constituents and local community and political organizations with updates on county programs and policy. ● Coordinate with community food shelves, Meals on Wheels, and city and county governments to address issues of food insecurity in North Minneapolis and secure funding for program expansion during COVID-19 pandemic. Conduct research and compose briefs on topics to present to Commissioner for potential policy initiatives and recommendations. ● Draft communications to concerned constituents and local community and political organizations with updates on county programs and policy. ● Coordinate with community food shelves, Meals on Wheels, and city and county governments to address issues of food insecurity in North Minneapolis and secure funding for program expansion during COVID-19 pandemic.



NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Design and compose bi-monthly newsletter for both digital and print distribution to more than 10,000 members. Update and maintain website content and newsletter archives. Design and compose bi-monthly newsletter for both digital and print distribution to more than 10,000 members. Update and maintain website content and newsletter archives.



Workhorse Coffee Bar

• United States
• Restaurants

• Barista

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020



Peet's Coffee

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Barista

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2019



NARAL Pro-Choice Minnesota

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Associate

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

  Managed multiple facets of fundraising and development for reproductive rights nonprofit while continuing to assist in directing the field canvass. Development duties included: Data management and creation of a major donor cultivation programBuilding and maintaining partnerships within local small business communityEvent planning and promotionSubstantially overhauling website layout and content for more cohesive messaging.More than doubled attendance/tickets sold for Power of Choice gala event in 2017 compared to 2016, and raised 150% more overall. In managing Run for Your Rights 5k peer-to-peer fundraising event, increased total funds raised by 50% from 2016 to 2017, and an additional 12% from 2017 to 2018.

• Field Manager

  • Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Managed a team of 6-12 canvassers fundraising door-to-door in support of reproductive freedom. Led rigorous training program for new hires and veteran canvassers, providing both group trainings 2-3 times weekly and individualized feedback. Headed collaborative campaign effort with America Votes, leading team to knock 30,000+ doors in suburban and swing districts for eight months of 2016 electoral cycle.



Wellstone Campaign Corps

• Field Organizer

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2014

  Recruited and trained active volunteer base for grassroots field-focused independent expenditure campaign in open Senate race.Created and implemented personal pronoun training for organizers and volunteers, now used by WCC teams nationwide.Cultivated relationships with local LGBT groups, small businesses, and Unitarian Universalist congregation. Recruited and trained active volunteer base for grassroots field-focused independent expenditure campaign in open Senate race.Created and implemented personal pronoun training for organizers and volunteers, now used by WCC teams nationwide.Cultivated relationships with local LGBT groups, small businesses, and Unitarian Universalist congregation.