Events Coordinator

• Feb 2023 - Present

Events Assistant

• Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

Assist Director of Events in creating processes & systems for smooth event execution for hybrid, virtual, and in-person events Maintaining, timelines and tracking expensesLocal and National Hotel sourcing, vendor sourcing, and contract negotiationEnsure the Events team is well-organized and consistently meets deadlines while maximizing available resources.Streamline communication through logistical and administrative support.Cross-functional work with staff and volunteer leaders to help ensure that the events continue to reflect AIUSA’s brand, policies, and priorities.Drafting materials for digital promotional strategyCurate national events through an event management and ticketing system, i.e. EventbriteCommunicates event goals clearly to stakeholders and provides reports on progress through detailed data analysisAssists on the day of events, including problem-solving, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors.Working with relevant staff and volunteer leaders helps to ensure that the events continue to reflect AIUSA’s brand, policies, and prioritiesAssist in managing a Conference Planning CommitteeNational trainings for membersManage event platform for Hybrid and Virtual Events, i.e. WhovaManage Event Support Email Show less

Grassroots Legislative Assistant

• Apr 2022 - May 2022

Scheduling and keeping track of 20+ Congressional meetings for 100 members for a Virtual Lobby DayUtilized Quorum databasePrepared, drafted, and created materials (drafting SMS, email drafts)Cross-Functional Work with Staff and MembersCollaborated with AIUSA Country Thematic Specialists and Legislative CoordinatorsLearned AIUSA’s priority legislative issues; Attended and assisted national trainings on grassroots advocacyDeveloped professional relationships with Congressional offices and connected them to constituentsManaged member relationsAdvanced learning on human rights issues and grassroots advocacy tactics.Worked with a membership organizationBuilt professional relationships with legislative office Show less

Research Assistant

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

2 projects Project #1 Project focused on the role of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in the Northern Triangle Review of academic literature on the role and impact of the IACHR in the Northern Triangle Review of the materials produced by the IACHR on protective measures and country reports, focusing on indigenous communities and human rights defenders, in each of the three countries Annotated bibliography of international reports by the United Nations, Frontline Defenders, and other international organizations, on the situation facing (a) human rights defenders and (b) indigenous and Afro-descended peoples in each of the three countries over the past five years Review press coverage of selected emblematic cases in each of the three countries. Project #2 Research study focused judicial independence in Latin America Focused on topics such as judicial independence, human rights violations, and corruption in Latin America Translating/ transcribing interviews and related research materials Show less

Field Organizer

• May 2018 - Jul 2018

Field Organizer in VA-10 Congressional District for Jennifer Wexton Certified by the Virginia Department of Elections Held Voter Registration Drives at Colleges and other related areas Promoted civic participation in Northern Virginia, covering Western Prince William County Field Organizer in VA-10 Congressional District for Jennifer Wexton Certified by the Virginia Department of Elections Held Voter Registration Drives at Colleges and other related areas Promoted civic participation in Northern Virginia, covering Western Prince William County

Field Organizer

• Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

Worked for VA17 Coordinated Campaign that landed historic wins for Virginia, Democrats won up and down the ticket Concentrated in Western Prince William County Helped with state and local campaigns for delegate seats, governor seat, lieutenant governor seat, and attorney general Trained volunteers, helped run field office Field work such as canvassing Volunteer recruitment Cold calling, use of vote builder software Cut “turf” based on canvassing results Worked for VA17 Coordinated Campaign that landed historic wins for Virginia, Democrats won up and down the ticket Concentrated in Western Prince William County Helped with state and local campaigns for delegate seats, governor seat, lieutenant governor seat, and attorney general Trained volunteers, helped run field office Field work such as canvassing Volunteer recruitment Cold calling, use of vote builder software Cut “turf” based on canvassing results

Congressional Intern

• May 2017 - Aug 2017

Administrative tasks and clerical work Communicated with constituents, answered phone calls, tracked data Guided tours in the Capitol Building Drafted constituent correspondence Attended briefings Created memos for legislative staff Day to day support for office Administrative tasks and clerical work Communicated with constituents, answered phone calls, tracked data Guided tours in the Capitol Building Drafted constituent correspondence Attended briefings Created memos for legislative staff Day to day support for office