Sofia Rivera Negron
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Experience
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LSG
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Apr 2022 - Present
Help develop communications for grassroots campaigns and conduct research for clients and senior staff. Track media hits and press coverage for various clients and assist with weekly reports, updates, and post-research materials. Help develop communications for grassroots campaigns and conduct research for clients and senior staff. Track media hits and press coverage for various clients and assist with weekly reports, updates, and post-research materials.
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Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLC
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal - Bilingual (Spanish)
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2022
As a Paralegal I support the lawyers in our firm by maintaining, drafting documents, and organizing files, updating clients on their cases and overall supporting each case as litigation continues. Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLC (WMC) is a boutique firm known known for its work Business and Financial Litigation, Policyholder Advocacy, Disaster Litigation, and Public Sector Representation. I specifically work on matters related to our claims in Puerto Rico to the passing of Hurricane Maria. As a Paralegal I support the lawyers in our firm by maintaining, drafting documents, and organizing files, updating clients on their cases and overall supporting each case as litigation continues. Weisbrod Matteis & Copley PLLC (WMC) is a boutique firm known known for its work Business and Financial Litigation, Policyholder Advocacy, Disaster Litigation, and Public Sector Representation. I specifically work on matters related to our claims in Puerto Rico to the passing of Hurricane Maria.
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
As the Executive Assistant, I handle senior-level responsibility and have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations. An essential part of my work is strong written and verbal communication, administrative, diplomatic, and organisational skills. I also maintain a realistic balance among competing priorities, work independently in projects, and handle a wide variety of responsibilities and confidential matters with discretion. My duties include but are not limited to, scheduling and travel logistics, management assistance, communication needs, research, and special projects related to Impact Investing. Show less
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Progressive Change Campaign Committee | PCCC
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Special Assistant to the Co-Founder
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Jun 2018 - May 2019
As the Special Assistant to the Co-Founder, I handle senior-level responsibility and have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations. An essential part of my work is strong written and verbal communication, administrative, diplomatic, and organisational skills. I also maintain a realistic balance among competing priorities, work independently in projects, and handle a wide variety of responsibilities and confidential matters with discretion. My duties include but are not limited to, scheduling and travel logistics, management assistance, communication needs, research, and special projects. Show less
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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC)
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Virtual Intern
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Assisted and did researched any on going projects that the Press, Outreach, and Donor teams may have needed. Worked on collecting daily press clips about current progressive issues and candidates. Assisted and did researched any on going projects that the Press, Outreach, and Donor teams may have needed. Worked on collecting daily press clips about current progressive issues and candidates.
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Virtual Intern with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
I worked with the US Embassy in Mexico City researching trends of government treatment of migrants and respect for human rights, political activism of migrants and supporters, and the role of the Catholic Church and privately funded shelters. I specifically researched on political data and news of migrants in Southern Border of Mexico. I worked with the US Embassy in Mexico City researching trends of government treatment of migrants and respect for human rights, political activism of migrants and supporters, and the role of the Catholic Church and privately funded shelters. I specifically researched on political data and news of migrants in Southern Border of Mexico.
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College Democrats of Massachusetts
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Membership Director
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May 2017 - Apr 2018
As Membership Director I oversaw the activities of the regional coordinators, which span across all regions in the state of Massachusetts. Work hand in hand with fellow members of the Executive Board of the College Democrats of Massachusetts to make sure the organisation is running smoothly. Additionally, I maintained and updated contact list of all officially chartered chapters and sustain an updated contact list of all officially chartered institutions and their leadership. Furthermore, I propose and implement a membership plan to recruit new chapters and members across all college campuses and manage general chapter development. Show less
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Chair for the Latinx Caucus
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Jul 2016 - May 2017
As the Latinx Caucus Chair, I was chosen by the Executive Board to plan and head informative workshops, managed social media and the perception of the Caucus statewide. This included networking and connecting young latino/hispanic youth to other latino/hispanic leadership in the state. As it was an active election year I presided in active voter registration for students, and worked hand in hand with the Executive Board of the College Democrats of Massachusetts with canvassing and other community work. Show less
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American Foreign Service Association
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Awards and Outreach Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
As the Awards and Outreach Intern for AFSA, assisted the Awards and Outreach Coordinator in conjunction with the Communication team in any and all manner required of me. One of the the essential task given to me was assisting with the planning, organisation, and execution of the AFSA Annual Awards Ceremony. I also had a hand in the selection process for and unveiling of the Memorial Plaque Ceremony for 2018 and contributed to the development the topic for the 2018 AFSA National High School Essay Contest. Show less
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U.S. House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Congressional Intern with the office of Hon. Bobby L. Rush (First District of Illinois)
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Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
As a Congressional Intern with the office of Congressman Bobby L. Rush, I provided support in a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks. In addition I took signatures for bills and measures needed, and attend committee meetings. I also researched and reported to the U.S. Congressman and his staff about the ongoing projects at hand. This experience gave me and in depth view of the legislative process and the coming and goings of Capitol Hill. As a Congressional Intern with the office of Congressman Bobby L. Rush, I provided support in a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks. In addition I took signatures for bills and measures needed, and attend committee meetings. I also researched and reported to the U.S. Congressman and his staff about the ongoing projects at hand. This experience gave me and in depth view of the legislative process and the coming and goings of Capitol Hill.
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House of Representatives Puerto Rico
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Summer Intern in the Office of Hon. Luis Vega Ramos, Representative-at-Large
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
As a Summer Intern for the office of Hon. Luis Vega Ramos, I provided support in a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks. i also researched and reported to the Representative and his staff about the ongoing projects. I also saw the dynamics of local and state government. As a Summer Intern for the office of Hon. Luis Vega Ramos, I provided support in a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks. i also researched and reported to the Representative and his staff about the ongoing projects. I also saw the dynamics of local and state government.
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Education
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The George Washington University
Graduate, Elliot School of International Affairs - Latin American Hemispheric Studies Program -
Mount Holyoke College
Major: International Relations, Minor: American Politics, Political Science and Government