TJ Gascho
Program Coordinator at The People's Harm Reduction Alliance- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Climate Ambassadors for Environmental Justice Certification
San Diego Urban Sustainability CoalitionNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Virtual Internship Program
Anchor QEAJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft + HCDE Mentoring Program
MicrosoftJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Bartending Certification
Abc Bartending Schools IncFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer
OracleJul, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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The People's Harm Reduction Alliance
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Public Health
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Landmark Event & Catering Company
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bartender
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Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer & Videographer
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
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Cactus Restaurants
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brunch Cook
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Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
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Roberta's
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pizza Cook
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Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
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TEDxUofW
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Manager
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
I led a team of four designers to create our branding for the year's two conferences. I also directed the design of graphics, photographic elements, and physical products. In addition, I advised the new group of curators to ensure the team's continued growth.
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Curator
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Jun 2018 - May 2019
I and two other curators led TEDxUofW's 32 person team and its executive, 8 person team. We managed the licensing and overarching organization of two, 100 person conferences. In doing so we handled most external communication and administrative decisions.
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Production Manager
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Jun 2017 - May 2018
I helped make executive decisions and led a team of five to shape our 500+ person conference. I managed the organization of our venue and day-of logistics. This included scheduling, guest experience, discussion facilitation, and technical management for the event.
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Designer
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Nov 2016 - May 2017
As a lead designer, I worked on all branding and experience components of our 500+ person event. I collaborated closely with the app and web developers to provide style and interactions consistent with our brand. I focused on the design of the year's logo and its physical iterations.
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University of Washington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Adviser
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Sep 2017 - Jun 2020
As an RA for the Engineering Living Learning Community, I oversaw 60+ residents. I planned events to build community and connect students with campus and engineering resources. The job also entailed public speaking, communication, time management, and training in diversity. As an RA for the Engineering Living Learning Community, I oversaw 60+ residents. I planned events to build community and connect students with campus and engineering resources. The job also entailed public speaking, communication, time management, and training in diversity.
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DJ
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2020
My job as a DJ at Rainy Dawg Radio was to arrange and host a weekly show that was streamed live on-air, to attend regular meetings, and to volunteer in an effort to promote the station. Each show involved public speaking and intermittent announcements for an internet audience. My job as a DJ at Rainy Dawg Radio was to arrange and host a weekly show that was streamed live on-air, to attend regular meetings, and to volunteer in an effort to promote the station. Each show involved public speaking and intermittent announcements for an internet audience.
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Robolink
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor, Researcher/Developer, and Multimedia Specialist
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Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
As a part of Robolink, I taught children at both elementary and high school levels. I took part in and documented the engineering of the company's educational self-driving car. In doing so I tested, created promotional materials for, and designed coding lessons around the product. As a part of Robolink, I taught children at both elementary and high school levels. I took part in and documented the engineering of the company's educational self-driving car. In doing so I tested, created promotional materials for, and designed coding lessons around the product.
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Volunteer Presenter/Tech Manager
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Through the UWMP, I provided astronomy education for all ages. I participated in outreach to local elementary schools, high schools, and groups like the Pacific Science Center. This work offered a tangible way to engage with the concepts of astronomy that can be hard to grasp. Through the UWMP, I provided astronomy education for all ages. I participated in outreach to local elementary schools, high schools, and groups like the Pacific Science Center. This work offered a tangible way to engage with the concepts of astronomy that can be hard to grasp.
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Intern
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2016
At Robolink, I taught classes of children about coding principles using robots and drones. I also provided written and visual content for Robolink's online educational community. My work involved testing, programming, and showcasing products for retailers and customers. At Robolink, I taught classes of children about coding principles using robots and drones. I also provided written and visual content for Robolink's online educational community. My work involved testing, programming, and showcasing products for retailers and customers.
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Java Teacher
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
In my tutoring, I helped young students establish a strong background in computer science. I taught the basics of Java and how to apply them, making students' ideas for games and tools a reality. The projects that we worked on were designed to make coding fun and accessible. In my tutoring, I helped young students establish a strong background in computer science. I taught the basics of Java and how to apply them, making students' ideas for games and tools a reality. The projects that we worked on were designed to make coding fun and accessible.
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The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher, Mentor, Filmmaker
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
As a mentor, I worked with students individually to prepare them for the AP Computer Science test. As a teacher, I supported a weekly class in advanced coding concepts and methodologies. As a filmmaker, I documented robotics events, special classes, and created lesson plans. As a mentor, I worked with students individually to prepare them for the AP Computer Science test. As a teacher, I supported a weekly class in advanced coding concepts and methodologies. As a filmmaker, I documented robotics events, special classes, and created lesson plans.
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Freelance Filmmaker
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2016
At SunFreez Films, I worked on personal projects and took part in freelance filmmaking. This resulted in local and national recognition in several film festivals. It also served as a way for me to be involved within my community and build a network in the process. At SunFreez Films, I worked on personal projects and took part in freelance filmmaking. This resulted in local and national recognition in several film festivals. It also served as a way for me to be involved within my community and build a network in the process.
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Tech/Web/Photo/Video Leader
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May 2013 - Jun 2016
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Wintriss Technical Schools
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Oct 2012 - Sep 2014
I started working at Wintriss Technical Schools before they changed their name to the League of Amazing Programmers. Please see the League of Amazing Programmers description for details regarding my work at Wintriss Technical Schools as well. I started working at Wintriss Technical Schools before they changed their name to the League of Amazing Programmers. Please see the League of Amazing Programmers description for details regarding my work at Wintriss Technical Schools as well.
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KPBS
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Internship
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
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Education
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University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Centered Design & Engineering -
National Taiwan University
Study Abroad, Environmental & International Studies -
Tsinghua University
Study Abroad, Environmental & International Studies -
Canyon Crest Academy
General Educational Development (GED) Diploma