Policy & Data Analyst

• Aug 2023 - Present

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2022 - May 2023

• Created data visualizations to equitably communicate demographic, housing, health, and environmental trends in South LA. • Wrote data stories, policy briefs, and “Learn More” pages for the Neighborhood Data For Social Change data dashboard. • Collaborated with the center’s partners and community-based organizations to co-produce data-driven projects. • Developed a data dashboard for the South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone using WordPress. • Designed inclusive community surveys via Qualtrics, then cleaned and analyzed survey data using Stata and Excel. • Led the data analysis for the Promise Zone Arts Cultural Treasures survey and created a map of 400+ cultural treasures for South LA residents to share, remember, and preserve the culture and history of their neighborhood. • Designs donor and community asset maps for civic support enterprise projects. • Conducts qualitative and quantitative research on the center’s 10 policy areas. • Updates LA County data on NDSC at the neighborhood and census tract levels. Show less

Policy Consultant

• Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

• Issued recommendations for strategic expansion and digitization plans in India, Ghana, Honduras, and Tanzania. • Conducted literature reviews, interviews, and data and spatial analyses to identify gaps in microfinance service provision. • Issued recommendations for strategic expansion and digitization plans in India, Ghana, Honduras, and Tanzania. • Conducted literature reviews, interviews, and data and spatial analyses to identify gaps in microfinance service provision.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

Graduate research assistant for Professor Lois Takahashi.• Conducted a land bank analysis on vacant properties and parking lots that could be developed into housing units for unhoused Los Angeles Community College District students; this project informed the LACCD Chancellor’s budgetary decisions.• Cleaned census tract demographic data from the American Community Survey and geocoded addresses of vacant properties.• Visualized the racial demographics and rent burden levels of the census tracts within a 1-mile radius of vacant properties. Show less

Course Assistant

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Graduate Course: PPD554 Foundations of Policy Analysis Professor Lois Takahashi • Graded journal entries, presentations, essays, and policy memos, while providing assistance and constructive feedback to students to help them build on their policy analysis skills.

Policy & Public Affairs Intern

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

• Lobbied assembly members, senators, and their staff on Planned Parenthood’s co-sponsored bills and reproductive justice initiatives and sent follow-up materials to all attendees. • Contributed to the passing of AB 2134, AB 2091, AB 2516, and SB 1245 through advocacy efforts. • Led lobby meetings via Zoom and used Canva to create informational one-page flyers and scripts for other PPLA lobbyists to read from. • Updated Excel sheets of candidate trackers with endorsement information, fundraising goals, cash on hand, and other candidate information. • Compiled and updated contact lists for elected officials, media/press connections, and community partners. • Provided administrative and communications support to the Public Affairs Director, especially during PPLA’s public rallies and events. Show less

Director of Communications & Marketing

• Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

• Developed and continues to teach an Afro-Asian Solidarity curriculum that utilizes Hip Hop as a pathway for multi-racial solidarity.• Responsible for the non-profit’s online presence, social media, graphic designs, website maintenance, and community outreach.• Raised over $100,000 on Commit Change through social media marketing, online campaign promotions, and grassroots organizing.• Implemented successful Giving Tuesday and holiday fundraising campaigns that raised over $20,000 every year.• Increased the organization’s Instagram following by over 7,000 followers.• Rebranded the organization and developed communications guidelines consisting of new fonts, colors, logos, and graphics.• Redesigned the organization’s website using Wix and Miro. • Designed sponsorship booklets for events and programming initiatives. • Designed and wrote weekly newsletters using MailChimp and AdobeSuite.• Wrote press releases and worked closely with the press to get featured in DailyKos, KQED, NBC Bay Area, SF Chronicle, and Mother Jones.• Built long-lasting coalitions with community partners and communicated frequently with sponsors, artists, and schools.• Created social media toolkits for partners to share our work and campaigns.• Curated photoshoots for fundraising campaigns, programs, and merchandise. Show less

Communications Intern

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

• Created daily Hip Hop and social justice-related social media content, then scheduled posts using Hootsuite.• Provided creative direction and innovative communications strategies to improve overall outreach and online engagement. • Livestreamed, photographed, and videographed the organization’s live events.• Designed organizational flyers, booklets, and PowerPoint presentations.• Drafted press releases for the non-profit's events, i.e. Environmental Equity Summit. • Assisted with event coordination by researching, contacting partners and sponsors, and updating Excel spreadsheets with event details.• Created fundraising campaigns, then marketed them via web and social media.• Researched grants, wrote LOIs, and provided administrative support to the Development department. Show less

Education Assistant

• Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

• Provided a nurturing and educational environment for young children to grow. • Assisted teachers with projects, clean-up, organization, supervising, and preparation. • Worked with children on their communication and conflict-resolution skills. • Provided a nurturing and educational environment for young children to grow. • Assisted teachers with projects, clean-up, organization, supervising, and preparation. • Worked with children on their communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Communications Intern

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

True Skool Podcast: ADP.FM, every Friday 12-1PM • Photographer, live streamer, and technical assistant for the weekly podcast. • Offered commentary on topical issues that affect the Bay Area/Hip Hop/POC community. • Helped with interviewing guest speakers and provided questions to ask them. True Skool Podcast: ADP.FM, every Friday 12-1PM • Photographer, live streamer, and technical assistant for the weekly podcast. • Offered commentary on topical issues that affect the Bay Area/Hip Hop/POC community. • Helped with interviewing guest speakers and provided questions to ask them.

Legal Assistant

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

• Provided administrative support by preparing client documents and scheduling appointments. • Learned how to write legal briefs and format/revise contracts for family law. • Researched and compiled informational materials, then reviewed finished documents for completeness. • Provided administrative support by preparing client documents and scheduling appointments. • Learned how to write legal briefs and format/revise contracts for family law. • Researched and compiled informational materials, then reviewed finished documents for completeness.

Communications Intern

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

• Wrote web articles promoting women's empowerment and body positivity. • Learned how to effectively advertise brands, styles, and clothing items through copywriting. • Responsible for web design, online marketing, and managing social media accounts. • Participated in weekly meetings by pitching ideas for stories and creative content. • Wrote web articles promoting women's empowerment and body positivity. • Learned how to effectively advertise brands, styles, and clothing items through copywriting. • Responsible for web design, online marketing, and managing social media accounts. • Participated in weekly meetings by pitching ideas for stories and creative content.