Zadie Waletzko
Central Coast Regional Director at California College Democrats- Claim this Profile
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California College Democrats
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Central Coast Regional Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
California College Democrats (CCD) is the state-level organization that oversees all College Democratic chapters in the state. We work to give these chapters the tools, resources, and training they need to succeed. As Central Coast Regional Director I attend biweekly meetings to plan monthly CCD meetings, discuss upcoming events, and provide updates on Central Coast chapters. I also regularly connect with Central Coast chapters to update them on CCD events and help them maintain membership and organize activities. Show less
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Disabled Students Program Exam Proctor
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Jan 2022 - Present
Facilitates exams in alternative settings to ensure that the needs of disabled students are met. Facilitates exams in alternative settings to ensure that the needs of disabled students are met.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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New York, New York, United States
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District Office Intern
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Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
I currently work as an intern for Congressman Espaillat's Washington Height's district office. In this role I help with constituent casework, perform data entry, and have been collaborating with the DC office to conduct research and submit memos. I currently work as an intern for Congressman Espaillat's Washington Height's district office. In this role I help with constituent casework, perform data entry, and have been collaborating with the DC office to conduct research and submit memos.
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UCSB Lobby Corps
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-chair
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Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
Lobby Corps is a student organization that unites activism and strategic planning to advocate for student needs at a local, state, and federal level. e represent student interest by fighting for student rights, citizen-driven democracy, and affordable, accessible, and quality higher education for all. As co-chair of local affairs, I lead the organization, onboarding new executive members, and facilitating weekly meetings to train students on lobbying techniques to help them eloquently voice their concerns and feel comfortable speaking to local politicians. Additionally, I coordinate student lobbying trips to the State and National capital by booking transportation and hotel rooms, scheduling meetings with government officials, and creating legislator bios and policy memos for over 30 students. Show less
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Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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County Liaison for the Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs
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Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
The External Vice President for Local Affairs is a branch of Associated Students, the student government at UCSB. The office of the EVPLA represents UCSB students and pushes for greater inclusion of students in local politics. As County Liaison, I serve as a legislative liaison to the External Vice President for Local Affairs office as well as to the County Board of Supervisors. In this role I have also helped plan student events including an informational voter fair, Take Back the Tap an event promoting the usage of tap water, and a Thanksgiving event for international students to receive free Thanksgiving meals. Show less
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UCSB Campus Democrats
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United States
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Political Organizations
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Vice President
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
UCSB Campus Democrats is the official UCSB organization representing the California Democratic Party. Our goal is to fight for and defend Democratic candidates and values throughout UCSB, Santa Barbara, and California. As Vice President I have helped revive the club after the pandemic, increasing general membership and participation in events. I facilitate weekly recurring meetings to sharpen knowledge of local and national politics, improve debate skills, and help with professional development. I also arrange volunteer opportunities with organizations including PATH Santa Barbara, The Cause, and Santa Barbara Democrats. Additionally I help coordinate a yearly "How to Get a Job in Politics" panel to facilitate a conversation between students and political professionals about success in the field of politics. Show less
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Dr. Silkman's
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New York, New York, United States
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Holiday Market Commission Sales Associate
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Nov 2022 - Dec 2022
Dr. Silkman's is the proud small batch maker and purveyor of the finest bath and body goodies found anywhere. As a season sales associate I work at the Bryant Park and Union Square Holiday Markets performing sales and customer services tasks such as greeting customers, giving them samples, and guiding them through the product line. I also effectively manage the cash drawer and Loyverse/Square POS systems completing transactions swiftly. Additionally I restock products to keep the store looking clean, inviting, and eye-catching. Show less
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Bipartisan Policy Center
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United States
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Think Tanks
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100 - 200 Employee
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Democracy Program - America Congressional Exchange/Congress Intern
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Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
The American Congressional Exchange Program enables members of Congress from opposite parties to visit each other's districts, have valuable discussions on shared interests, and build the cross-party relationships that are essential for collaborative problem solving in a polarized Congress and nation. As an intern, I research different policy areas relevant to ACE trips, complete prep sheets, and take notes in meetings. I worked the 2022 Un-Convetion, facilitating conversations among attendees about policy solutions. I have also completed work for BPC Action, our lobbying branch, conducting legislative tracking using Quorum. Show less
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Special Events and Partnerships Intern
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Coordinates with different organizations to plan events to engage community members in connecting with each other and local politicians Coordinates with different organizations to plan events to engage community members in connecting with each other and local politicians
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Ax3 Studios
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant
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Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
Aided in producing the American Jewish Global Forum by stage managing conference speakers to showcase high profile panels and presenters, and organized room layouts to provide attendees with lounging areas and breakout rooms. Aided in producing the American Jewish Global Forum by stage managing conference speakers to showcase high profile panels and presenters, and organized room layouts to provide attendees with lounging areas and breakout rooms.
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Congressman Salud Carbajal
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Intern
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
Registered students to vote through canvassing and tabling methods to increase student representation in local politics, spread awareness of upcoming elections, and ultimately aid in the election of candidates endorsed by the Santa Barbara Democratic party in the midterm elections. Registered students to vote through canvassing and tabling methods to increase student representation in local politics, spread awareness of upcoming elections, and ultimately aid in the election of candidates endorsed by the Santa Barbara Democratic party in the midterm elections.
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Ample Hills Creamery
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Service Worker
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
Worked as a scooper and store greeter. Helped reopen store location after COVID-19 closure. Worked as a scooper and store greeter. Helped reopen store location after COVID-19 closure.
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Data Collector
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
Attended protests to administer surveys to participants to study trends in political demonstrations. Attended protests to administer surveys to participants to study trends in political demonstrations.
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Breast Treatment Task Force (BTTF)
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New York, New York, United States
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Senior Intern
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2020
The Breast Treatment Task Force (BTTF) facilitates free breast cancer screening and treatment to uninsured working women in New York City. As the head intern, I oversaw a high school intern team that raised over $75,000, organized breast self-exam workshops at local schools and businesses, and curated a social media plan. The Breast Treatment Task Force (BTTF) facilitates free breast cancer screening and treatment to uninsured working women in New York City. As the head intern, I oversaw a high school intern team that raised over $75,000, organized breast self-exam workshops at local schools and businesses, and curated a social media plan.
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Education
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UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Sociology -
University of California Washington Program (UCDC)
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Brooklyn Technical High School
High School Diploma, Social Science Research