Experience

Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy-Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership

• Associate Director, JNIWL Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  As the Associate Director of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy, my role within our center's mission is to prepare women for public service and leadership in their communities by showcasing the success of elected women and other women of influence in Texas. A primary goal of the CWPPP is to raise awareness of the many ways in which women can serve on commissions, school boards, and in elected positions. As the Associate Director of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy, my role within our center's mission is to prepare women for public service and leadership in their communities by showcasing the success of elected women and other women of influence in Texas. A primary goal of the CWPPP is to raise awareness of the many ways in which women can serve on commissions, school boards, and in elected positions.



Texas Woman's University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director for Alumni Engagement

  • Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  As Associate Director of Alumni Engagement, I serve as a point of contact for more than 100,000 TWU Alumni through nationwide alumni chapters and alumni special events. I work to develop and implement strategies to increase alumni engagement by working with volunteer chapter leaders, communicating with chapter members, and coordinating events. I also work with the Alumni Engagement team and our vast alumni network to design and execute Alumni Engagement signature events such as homecoming.

• Assistant Director of Admissions-Campus Visits & Events

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Provide leadership for the campus visit experience for large events (both in-person and on virtual platforms), such as Pioneer Preview Day, Transfer Connection, and Graduate Showcase. Maintain the operations of group campus experiences and individual daily visitors. Advise and manage student team of Pioneer Ambassadors to enhance TWU campus visit experience for guests and prospective students. Support the Admissions department in meeting its enrollment goals by actively participating in recruitment and yield programming initiatives. Show less

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  As the Special Events Coordinator for the Office of Conference services, I oversee a majority of summer camps and conferences; and other external events on campus to include the use of TWU venues by external clients.I am part of Texas Woman's University Emergency Management Planning Committee. Have also been entrusted with the role of department expert for matters relating to the Minors on Campus Program.



Denton County, Texas

• United States
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Community Outreach Coordinator (Elections Technician)

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

  As part of the Denton County Elections Administration staff, I was tasked with developing, coordinating, and implementing a Community Outreach Program. I formed partnerships with local community organizations and higher learning institutions to provide voter registration information and election worker recruitment. I also managed the Denton County Elections social media pages. During election periods, I assisted in facilitating training classes on election worker operating procedures per Texas Secretary of State guidelines. I also provided election worker recruitment support for election polling sites and Election Day language assistance for Spanish speaking voters. My role called for establishing partnerships with community organizations to promote voter registration and non-partisan voting education efforts, particularly those committed to increasing civic engagement by way of community education in Denton County. Show less



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Account Manager/PSR

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Worked with local businesses in identifying employment opportunities for Workforce customers by recruiting and screening potential employees.Supported employers in hiring efforts such as on and off site job fairs, marketing employment opportunities while also raising community awareness of Texas Workforce services. Primary contact for new or existing business customers. Marketed workforce services to local businesses and employers such as On the Job Training, on/off site job fairs and applicant screening assistance . Conducted business development outreach and coordinated business services throughout North Texas. Facilitated adult education orientations on Workforce services and specialized programs. Provided case management services to a diverse clientele in removing barriers to employment. Interviewed participants to assess and record information regarding training needs, education, experience, skills, and interests in order to fully explore clients’ career development opportunities. Show less



Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County

• Bilingual Services Coordinator

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2014

  Assisted in planning and execution of fundraising programs and events; assisted in creation and implementation of marketing strategies and materials. Conducted preliminary research on prospective and current corporate and individual donors. Attended community events and local government meetings as representative of the agency and conducted public education classes. Assisted in recruitment of volunteers, volunteer managment and screening. Facilitated Adult Education Classes regarding child abuse prevention. Served as liaison/interpreter between English and Spanish speaking families and partner agencies to include Denton County District Attorney personnel, police departments, medical personnel and Child Protective Services. Show less



U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess District Office

• Congressional Intern

  • Oct 2009 - May 2010

  Assisted with the organization and execution of public congressional events. Attended congressional briefings held in conjunction with federal, state, and local government agencies. Performed research and produced appropriate correspondence in regards to constituent casework, federal, state, and local city organizations. Assisted with the organization and execution of public congressional events. Attended congressional briefings held in conjunction with federal, state, and local government agencies. Performed research and produced appropriate correspondence in regards to constituent casework, federal, state, and local city organizations.



Killeen Police Department

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Police Officer

  • Apr 2001 - Apr 2005

  Completed Basic Peace Officer Certification Training at Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas. Patrolled assigned area and met with citizens, participated in crime prevention tactics, assisted the Organized Crime Division with undercover operations; and initiated contact with suspects and made arrests when necessary. Attended Hostage Negotiator certification and performed duties during tactical operations accordingly as back-up Spanish Speaking negotiator. Assisted in the form of interpreter for Spanish speaking citizens and assisted in instructing law enforcement personnel in Command Spanish training. Show less



U.S. Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Soldier

  • Jan 1996 - Aug 2000

  Kept electronic and hard copy logistical support, equipment and maintenance records. Extensive training and use of military logistical support software and databases. Purchased maintenance, vehicular, unit and logistical supplies in support of unit missions and assisted high ranking personnel with clerical duties and organization. Trained and performed in tactical maneuvers in reference to weapon systems and vehicular operations. Kept electronic and hard copy logistical support, equipment and maintenance records. Extensive training and use of military logistical support software and databases. Purchased maintenance, vehicular, unit and logistical supplies in support of unit missions and assisted high ranking personnel with clerical duties and organization. Trained and performed in tactical maneuvers in reference to weapon systems and vehicular operations.