Graduate Student Researcher, UCLA Undocumented Student Program

• oct. de 2021 - - actualidad

• Collaborate with legal team to prepare petitions for guardianship, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), and Adjustment of Status• Empower students to participate in legal process through use of trauma-informed interviewing and other client-centered practices• Build strategic partnerships across UC Immigrant Legal Services Center, Bruin Resource Center, and UCLA campus in order to increase student awareness of and access to immigration legal services and other resources (e.g. counseling, scholarships, Medi-Cal)• Compiled 10 testimonials demonstrating impact of SIJS on UC students for an amicus curiae letter to the Supreme Court of California

Summer Researcher in Los Cabos, Mexico

• jun. de 2022 - ago. de 2022

• Collaborated with 3 fellow researchers to study the conditions faced by hotel workers in Los Cabos, Mexico• Developed survey tools, conducted semi-structured interviews, and helped oversee data collection and management• Assisted in data cleaning and preliminary analysis • Collaborated with 3 fellow researchers to study the conditions faced by hotel workers in Los Cabos, Mexico• Developed survey tools, conducted semi-structured interviews, and helped oversee data collection and management• Assisted in data cleaning and preliminary analysis

Immigration Paralegal

• abr. de 2021 - dic. de 2021

• Prepared petitions for guardianship and SIJ findings to be filed in San Jose and Santa Clara counties.• Collaborated with clients to draft declarations in support of Asylum, T Visa, and other forms of relief.• Conducted phone intakes with potential clients to determine eligibility for relief and representation.• Translated birth certificates and other vital documents. Interpreted immigration forms for clients. • Prepared petitions for guardianship and SIJ findings to be filed in San Jose and Santa Clara counties.• Collaborated with clients to draft declarations in support of Asylum, T Visa, and other forms of relief.• Conducted phone intakes with potential clients to determine eligibility for relief and representation.• Translated birth certificates and other vital documents. Interpreted immigration forms for clients.

Spanish Tutor

• ago. de 2020 - jul. de 2021

I provide personalized, one-on-one Spanish tutoring to elementary and middle school students, with an emphasis on literature and culture. Each week, I use multimedia sources (e.g. articles, podcasts, videos), narrated by native Spanish speakers throughout Latin America and its diasporas, to spark critical conversation about current events. Then, I provide a short lesson and practice exercises designed to strengthen specific language concepts. We devote the last part of our session to reading age-appropriate works of fiction together to build our vocabulary, confidence, and stamina as readers.

Immigration Paralegal

• ago. de 2019 - jun. de 2021

I work with our Direct Representation team to defend immigrants facing deportation. I primarily work on cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visa, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Cancellation of Removal, and Adjustment of Status. My job responsibilities include:• Providing case management for 60+ cases, including scheduling client meetings, calendaring court dates and deadlines, and maintaining client files;• Preparing forms and supporting documentation for applications submitted to USCIS, EOIR, BIA, state courts, and other agencies;• Filing applications and motions in immigration court and state court;• Working with clients and their families to gather evidence and draft declarations;• Translating documents (i.e. birth certificates, laws, police reports) and interpreting for meetings (i.e. psychological evaluations);• Making records requests to law enforcement and immigration agencies;• Conducting outreach to potential clients and initiating representation;• Invoicing and reporting cases under various funding contracts.

U.S. Fulbright Student Program 2018-2019 Grantee

• ago. de 2018 - jul. de 2019

My Fulbright research focuses on the application of international human rights law to the local context of indigenous peoples' right to participation in Bolivia and Peru. Combining an in-depth analysis of each country's legal framework with insights gained from fieldwork in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and Madre de Dios, Peru, my project aims to contribute to the understanding of what implementation gaps remain between international standards, national laws, and local practices. My Fulbright research focuses on the application of international human rights law to the local context of indigenous peoples' right to participation in Bolivia and Peru. Combining an in-depth analysis of each country's legal framework with insights gained from fieldwork in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, and Madre de Dios, Peru, my project aims to contribute to the understanding of what implementation gaps remain between international standards, national laws, and local practices.

Legal Assistant

• jun. de 2018 - ago. de 2018

• Managed 10-15 cases at a time.• Researched country conditions, specializing in El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico.• Completed USCIS forms, including but not limited to: G-28, I-130, I-131, I-134, I-485, I-485A, I-589, I-601, I-601A, I-765, I-864, I-912, N-400.• Met with and called clients to draft declarations and affidavits.• Translated and interpreted documents for clients.• Frequently communicated with clients to gather supporting evidence for cases.• Prepared cover letter, evidence index, and supporting evidence for affirmative and defensive applications for relief.

Legal Assistant

• jun. de 2018 - ago. de 2018

• Translated documents, including birth, marriage and death certificates, letters of support, and news articles.• Interpreted documents in person and by phone.• Completed USCIS forms, including but not limited to: G-28, I-130, I-131, I-134, I-485, I-485A, I-589, I-601, I-601A, I-765, I-864, I-912, N-400.• Researched country conditions in support of applications for asylum, withholding of removal, protection under the Convention Against Torture, and provisional waivers of inadmissibility.• Interviewed clients and prepared declarations in person and by phone in support of affirmative or defensive applications for relief.• Frequently communicated with clients to gather supporting evidence and prepare cases.• Organized and indexed supporting evidence in preparation for filing.• Conducted extensive research using public records and personal information databases to locate relatives.

General Assembly Third Committee Policy Intern

• sept. de 2017 - dic. de 2017

• Represented Guatemala in daily Third Committee (Social, Cultural & Human Rights Issues) work sessions.• Attended Security Council and General Assembly debates, participated in informal negotiations on draft resolutions, and represented Guatemala at regional meetings and themed events.• Researched and drafted talking points on a variety of human rights issues in Latin America, including the situation of environmental human rights defenders, the rights of indigenous peoples, and protections for child migrants.

Immigration, Citizenship and ESL Program Intern

• may. de 2017 - jul. de 2017

• Researched and developed a 15-unit beginning English curriculum for adult immigrants.• Facilitated a weekly English conversation class for recently arrived refugees.• Conducted weekly outreach in local libraries to educate the public about eligibility for citizenship.• Assisted 4-6 clients per week with citizenship applications. • Researched and developed a 15-unit beginning English curriculum for adult immigrants.• Facilitated a weekly English conversation class for recently arrived refugees.• Conducted weekly outreach in local libraries to educate the public about eligibility for citizenship.• Assisted 4-6 clients per week with citizenship applications.

Campus and Community Organizer

• ene. de 2017 - may. de 2017

Resident Advisor

• ago. de 2015 - may. de 2016

• Supervised a multicultural themed hall of 150 residents.• Planned, budgeted, and led educational programs.• Facilitated regular hall spreads and first year discussion groups.• Enforced college policies.• Mentored and supported residents.• Worked on duty 1-3 times a week to respond to situations and emergencies.• Mediated conflicts between residents.• Designed posters, flyers, and bulletin boards. • Supervised a multicultural themed hall of 150 residents.• Planned, budgeted, and led educational programs.• Facilitated regular hall spreads and first year discussion groups.• Enforced college policies.• Mentored and supported residents.• Worked on duty 1-3 times a week to respond to situations and emergencies.• Mediated conflicts between residents.• Designed posters, flyers, and bulletin boards.

Barista

• sept. de 2015 - dic. de 2015

Made espresso drinks, worked at the register to take orders and assist customers, and participated in biweekly staff meetings. Made espresso drinks, worked at the register to take orders and assist customers, and participated in biweekly staff meetings.

Summer Intern

• may. de 2015 - jun. de 2015

Researched and developed content of host kits for Justice Cafe group discussions on the issues of mass incarceration, racism, and interpersonal dialogue. Researched and developed content of host kits for Justice Cafe group discussions on the issues of mass incarceration, racism, and interpersonal dialogue.

Spanish Tutor

• ene. de 2015 - may. de 2015

Tutored a high school student in Level 3 Spanish. Tutored a high school student in Level 3 Spanish.

English Tutor

• sept. de 2014 - dic. de 2014

Worked with English Language Learners, many of them recently arrived to the United States, at Eagle Rock High School. Worked with English Language Learners, many of them recently arrived to the United States, at Eagle Rock High School.

Journalism Intern

• jul. de 2011 - jul. de 2012

Reached out to potential interview subjects, attended community events, wrote articles, and took photographs. Reached out to potential interview subjects, attended community events, wrote articles, and took photographs.