Experience

Visalia Unified School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• School Board Trustee

  • Dec 2021 - Present



College of the Sequoias

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate Professor Of Political Science

  • Aug 2020 - Present



University of California, Santa Cruz

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Currently working as a GSR (Graduate Student Researcher) for the Sociology department as part of the Central Valley Freedom Summer (CVFS). CVFS is a Participatory Action Research Project that aims to engage UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced students in investigating and participating in non-partisan voter education and grassroots organizing efforts targeting youth in low-income communities in the Central Valley of California. • Project Supervisor for CVFS: As a project supervisor I… Show more • Currently working as a GSR (Graduate Student Researcher) for the Sociology department as part of the Central Valley Freedom Summer (CVFS). CVFS is a Participatory Action Research Project that aims to engage UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced students in investigating and participating in non-partisan voter education and grassroots organizing efforts targeting youth in low-income communities in the Central Valley of California. • Project Supervisor for CVFS: As a project supervisor I supervised and managed the Kern Region of the project focusing in Delano, Porterville, and Bakersfield. As supervisor I helped facilitate and coordinate a youth conference, supervised 5 undergraduate interns, and led my own team of 5 volunteer team members in Bakersfield to conduct Voter Registration efforts. Show less • Currently working as a GSR (Graduate Student Researcher) for the Sociology department as part of the Central Valley Freedom Summer (CVFS). CVFS is a Participatory Action Research Project that aims to engage UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced students in investigating and participating in non-partisan voter education and grassroots organizing efforts targeting youth in low-income communities in the Central Valley of California. • Project Supervisor for CVFS: As a project supervisor I… Show more • Currently working as a GSR (Graduate Student Researcher) for the Sociology department as part of the Central Valley Freedom Summer (CVFS). CVFS is a Participatory Action Research Project that aims to engage UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced students in investigating and participating in non-partisan voter education and grassroots organizing efforts targeting youth in low-income communities in the Central Valley of California. • Project Supervisor for CVFS: As a project supervisor I supervised and managed the Kern Region of the project focusing in Delano, Porterville, and Bakersfield. As supervisor I helped facilitate and coordinate a youth conference, supervised 5 undergraduate interns, and led my own team of 5 volunteer team members in Bakersfield to conduct Voter Registration efforts. Show less



Kern High School District, Santa Cruz City Schools

• Multiple School locations

• Percussion Instructor/ Composer

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2020

  As a percussion instructor I teach music, drill, visual, and valuable life lessons through marching band and indoor percussion. My duties have also included composing music, and drill charts for the students to learn as well as body movement and technique. During the marching season, I coach the ensemble with the rest of the band, and during the winter and spring we compete in the PPAACC (Pep and Pageantry Arts Association of Central California) circuit against other drumlines locally… Show more As a percussion instructor I teach music, drill, visual, and valuable life lessons through marching band and indoor percussion. My duties have also included composing music, and drill charts for the students to learn as well as body movement and technique. During the marching season, I coach the ensemble with the rest of the band, and during the winter and spring we compete in the PPAACC (Pep and Pageantry Arts Association of Central California) circuit against other drumlines locally and throughout California. I have also composed several marching band and indoor drumline shows as the battery arranger. Show less As a percussion instructor I teach music, drill, visual, and valuable life lessons through marching band and indoor percussion. My duties have also included composing music, and drill charts for the students to learn as well as body movement and technique. During the marching season, I coach the ensemble with the rest of the band, and during the winter and spring we compete in the PPAACC (Pep and Pageantry Arts Association of Central California) circuit against other drumlines locally… Show more As a percussion instructor I teach music, drill, visual, and valuable life lessons through marching band and indoor percussion. My duties have also included composing music, and drill charts for the students to learn as well as body movement and technique. During the marching season, I coach the ensemble with the rest of the band, and during the winter and spring we compete in the PPAACC (Pep and Pageantry Arts Association of Central California) circuit against other drumlines locally and throughout California. I have also composed several marching band and indoor drumline shows as the battery arranger. Show less



Graduate Student Association, University of California Santa Cruz.

• Santa Cruz, California

• President

  • May 2017 - Aug 2019



Dolores Huerta Foundation

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

• Civic Engagement Fellow

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • As an intern for the Dolores Huerta Foundation I worked directly with the Civic Engagement team to develop curriculum related to Youth Voter Registration, Voter Registration Training, and civic engagement. Also assisted with other campaign efforts like parent engagement in LCAP planning, Power Mapping Analysis, Data entry, and organizing around Keeping families together. Registered and pre-registered hundreds of new voters in Kern County. • As an intern for the Dolores Huerta Foundation I worked directly with the Civic Engagement team to develop curriculum related to Youth Voter Registration, Voter Registration Training, and civic engagement. Also assisted with other campaign efforts like parent engagement in LCAP planning, Power Mapping Analysis, Data entry, and organizing around Keeping families together. Registered and pre-registered hundreds of new voters in Kern County.



South Kern Sol

• Program Associate & Reporter

  • Jun 2015 - Sep 2017

  As a lead journalist for South Kern Sol, I have written several articles ranging from reported pieces to op-ed’s. Through SKS I have had my articles published in print through El popular, The Arvin Tiller, South Kern Sol, Building Healthy Communities Newsletter, The Bakersfield Californian and the California Endowment. • As a representative for South Kern Sol, served as a contributor/editorial board member for the statewide publication CALAFIA which is given to legislators and hundreds of… Show more As a lead journalist for South Kern Sol, I have written several articles ranging from reported pieces to op-ed’s. Through SKS I have had my articles published in print through El popular, The Arvin Tiller, South Kern Sol, Building Healthy Communities Newsletter, The Bakersfield Californian and the California Endowment. • As a representative for South Kern Sol, served as a contributor/editorial board member for the statewide publication CALAFIA which is given to legislators and hundreds of others in Sacramento every year. • In addition to my writing, I also served as a community leader, organizing South Kern Sol’s Youth Summer Justice Series in 2016 where we organized 3 events to engage the community in the political process through their vote, and embrace the arts and culture in Kern County. • Contracted as a photographer/Mentor for the 2017 Sons & Brothers Camp. Show less As a lead journalist for South Kern Sol, I have written several articles ranging from reported pieces to op-ed’s. Through SKS I have had my articles published in print through El popular, The Arvin Tiller, South Kern Sol, Building Healthy Communities Newsletter, The Bakersfield Californian and the California Endowment. • As a representative for South Kern Sol, served as a contributor/editorial board member for the statewide publication CALAFIA which is given to legislators and hundreds of… Show more As a lead journalist for South Kern Sol, I have written several articles ranging from reported pieces to op-ed’s. Through SKS I have had my articles published in print through El popular, The Arvin Tiller, South Kern Sol, Building Healthy Communities Newsletter, The Bakersfield Californian and the California Endowment. • As a representative for South Kern Sol, served as a contributor/editorial board member for the statewide publication CALAFIA which is given to legislators and hundreds of others in Sacramento every year. • In addition to my writing, I also served as a community leader, organizing South Kern Sol’s Youth Summer Justice Series in 2016 where we organized 3 events to engage the community in the political process through their vote, and embrace the arts and culture in Kern County. • Contracted as a photographer/Mentor for the 2017 Sons & Brothers Camp. Show less



Angel's Independent BMW

• Mechanic

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2017

  Your local BMW and Mini Cooper specialists. I began working here young as a teen at this family owned business, and have continued working since we opened more than 10 years ago. My duties include anything from working on cars, to office work sorting through files. Your local BMW and Mini Cooper specialists. I began working here young as a teen at this family owned business, and have continued working since we opened more than 10 years ago. My duties include anything from working on cars, to office work sorting through files.



May Day Resistance Commitee

• Head Coordinator

  • Mar 2017 - May 2017

  • Organized Kern County’s May Day March and festival May 1st 2017, May Day Resistance Committee Head Coordinator. • Organized Kern County’s May Day March and festival May 1st 2017, May Day Resistance Committee Head Coordinator.



California State University, Bakersfield

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  As a research assistant for the Political Science department I've worked on several projects under the direction of Dr. Kraybill. • Co Author: “Chapter 8: Tweeting Religion: The Impact of Religious Language and Rhetoric in the 2016 Presidential Election” (Kraybill, Mirakazmi, Villegas) From the book: Unconventional, Partisan and Polarizing Rhetoric: How the 2016 Election Shaped the Way Candidates Strategize, Engage and Communicate. Lexington Books, 2017 • Worked directly with Dr… Show more As a research assistant for the Political Science department I've worked on several projects under the direction of Dr. Kraybill. • Co Author: “Chapter 8: Tweeting Religion: The Impact of Religious Language and Rhetoric in the 2016 Presidential Election” (Kraybill, Mirakazmi, Villegas) From the book: Unconventional, Partisan and Polarizing Rhetoric: How the 2016 Election Shaped the Way Candidates Strategize, Engage and Communicate. Lexington Books, 2017 • Worked directly with Dr. Kraybill on a project for Institutional Dilemma: An Examination of Catholic Male and Female Religious Leaders and Their Effects on Lay Public Opinion published through the Temple University Press. Show less As a research assistant for the Political Science department I've worked on several projects under the direction of Dr. Kraybill. • Co Author: “Chapter 8: Tweeting Religion: The Impact of Religious Language and Rhetoric in the 2016 Presidential Election” (Kraybill, Mirakazmi, Villegas) From the book: Unconventional, Partisan and Polarizing Rhetoric: How the 2016 Election Shaped the Way Candidates Strategize, Engage and Communicate. Lexington Books, 2017 • Worked directly with Dr… Show more As a research assistant for the Political Science department I've worked on several projects under the direction of Dr. Kraybill. • Co Author: “Chapter 8: Tweeting Religion: The Impact of Religious Language and Rhetoric in the 2016 Presidential Election” (Kraybill, Mirakazmi, Villegas) From the book: Unconventional, Partisan and Polarizing Rhetoric: How the 2016 Election Shaped the Way Candidates Strategize, Engage and Communicate. Lexington Books, 2017 • Worked directly with Dr. Kraybill on a project for Institutional Dilemma: An Examination of Catholic Male and Female Religious Leaders and Their Effects on Lay Public Opinion published through the Temple University Press. Show less



WGI Sport of the Arts

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

• Freelance Writer

  • 2016 - 2017



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Congressional Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

  This semester I had the opportunity to live and study in Washington D.C. through the Panetta Institute for Public Policy’s Congressional Internship program. One student from each California State University Campus (23 in total) is nominated to represent their campus after going through an extensive application process. I had the privilege of representing CSU Bakersfield while working for Congressmen Garamendi. While in D.C. we had the privilege of learning from top experts in the field of… Show more This semester I had the opportunity to live and study in Washington D.C. through the Panetta Institute for Public Policy’s Congressional Internship program. One student from each California State University Campus (23 in total) is nominated to represent their campus after going through an extensive application process. I had the privilege of representing CSU Bakersfield while working for Congressmen Garamendi. While in D.C. we had the privilege of learning from top experts in the field of public policy. As an intern my tasks included drafting correspondences to constituents, drafting memos on bills, conducting research on how issues and legislation relate to the district, and assisting staff with any projects they had. Show less This semester I had the opportunity to live and study in Washington D.C. through the Panetta Institute for Public Policy’s Congressional Internship program. One student from each California State University Campus (23 in total) is nominated to represent their campus after going through an extensive application process. I had the privilege of representing CSU Bakersfield while working for Congressmen Garamendi. While in D.C. we had the privilege of learning from top experts in the field of… Show more This semester I had the opportunity to live and study in Washington D.C. through the Panetta Institute for Public Policy’s Congressional Internship program. One student from each California State University Campus (23 in total) is nominated to represent their campus after going through an extensive application process. I had the privilege of representing CSU Bakersfield while working for Congressmen Garamendi. While in D.C. we had the privilege of learning from top experts in the field of public policy. As an intern my tasks included drafting correspondences to constituents, drafting memos on bills, conducting research on how issues and legislation relate to the district, and assisting staff with any projects they had. Show less



Measure F

• Kern County

• Campaign Volunteer

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Measure F was a bi-partisan initiative that would have supported the Kern County libraries, and ensuring that they would be open at least 4 days a week. • I worked for the campaign in a variety of ways including canvassing, phone banking, sending mailers, and writing an opinion editorial in support of the measure that was published in our local paper • Measure F was a bi-partisan initiative that would have supported the Kern County libraries, and ensuring that they would be open at least 4 days a week. • I worked for the campaign in a variety of ways including canvassing, phone banking, sending mailers, and writing an opinion editorial in support of the measure that was published in our local paper



KGET TV17 - Telemundo 17.3 - CW12

• Bakersfield, California Area

• Media Intern

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  • Assisted in various projects while learning from lead TV Journalists in Bakersfield. • Obtained information for stories, did translation for our sister Telemundo partner station, operated social media, wrote articles, and researched information for the Kern County “homicide tracker” project. • Assisted in various projects while learning from lead TV Journalists in Bakersfield. • Obtained information for stories, did translation for our sister Telemundo partner station, operated social media, wrote articles, and researched information for the Kern County “homicide tracker” project.



California State Assembly

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative Intern

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Interning with AD32 allowed me to learn even more about our government and its operations. As an intern I learned how to efficiently prepare certificates for events, research bills, and familiarize myself with the passage of bills. My duties also included calling government representatives about meetings/events, and assisting the staff in any projects that they had. Interning with AD32 allowed me to learn even more about our government and its operations. As an intern I learned how to efficiently prepare certificates for events, research bills, and familiarize myself with the passage of bills. My duties also included calling government representatives about meetings/events, and assisting the staff in any projects that they had.