Irma Livadic

Irma Livadic

Legislative Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Director at Entertainment Industry Foundation || Master of Public Policy Graduate

  • Education

    • UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Public Policy Public Policy Analysis

      Activities and Societies: Senior Fellows Leadership Program and the Association of Master of Public Policy Students. One of three recipients to receive the Distinction of Honors for Capstone Project (Applied Policy Project) in 2019 by Department of Public Policy. Served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant to provide academic support and instruction to undergraduate students.

    • University of California San Diego

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts Political Science (Comparative Politics)

      Activities and Societies: Chi Omega National Fraternity; Thurgood Marshall Orientation Leader 2015-16; University of California Education Abroad Program European Transformations - Madrid to Rome 2016 Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • California Clean Money Campaign

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Legislative Intern

      - Collaborated with colleagues to build public and legislative support for the California Disclose Act. - Engaged campaign supporters and the broader public in campaign finance reform advocacy through digital and field organizing efforts. - Developed advocacy materials for campaign supporters, including talking points, text materials, and posters.- Drafted research summaries on various California legislative districts and representatives.

    • California State Board of Equalization

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Public Policy and Communications Intern

      - Developed, managed, and implemented communication strategies targeted towards event planning and external outreach.- Maintained and managed presence on multiple social media platforms. - Authored articles addressing relevant public policy issues for monthly e-mail newsletter and office website.- Supported legal and regulatory experts on various projects pertaining to tax law, including drafting case summaries and initiating correspondence between constituents and office staff.

    • California State Board of Equalization

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Public Policy and Communications Intern

      - Developed, managed, and implemented communication strategies targeted towards event planning and external outreach.- Maintained and managed presence on multiple social media platforms. - Authored articles addressing relevant public policy issues for monthly e-mail newsletter and office website.- Supported legal and regulatory experts on various projects pertaining to tax law, including drafting case summaries and initiating correspondence between constituents and office staff.

    • Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

      Jan 2018 - Sept 2018
      Education Policy Intern

      - Researched policy initiatives that provide quality K-12 education for students in the skilled trades sector. - Examined strategies to strengthen the connection between education and employment through state and federal Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, policies, and advocacy efforts. - Produced analytical memos on CTE program effectiveness highlighting key findings and recommendations. - Initiated a research project to explore ways to support people with disabilities in CTE programs and sectors. Show less

    • Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

      Served as the first full-time Evolve Entertainment Fund Coordinator; - Corresponded with 350+ low-income and underrepresented youth, 100+ entertainment companies, and 20+ community organizations to build pathways into entertainment careers for marginalized communities. - Secured 250+ paid internships and 40+ full-time roles; orchestrated 16 educational and professional development workshops, panel discussions, and events; and facilitated a mentorship program for youth. - Coordinated logistics for COVID-19 and entertainment diversity projects, such as: L.A. City’s Emergency Senior Meals Program and LA Collab, an initiative to increase Latinx representation in entertainment. - Conducted research to support and develop briefing papers, policy memorandums, and press releases tied to accelerating diversity in entertainment on behalf of the Mayor and executive staff members. Show less

      • Evolve Entertainment Fund Coordinator

        Aug 2019 - Aug 2020
      • Evolve Entertainment Fund Intern

        Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Entertainment Industry Foundation

      Sept 2020 - now

      - Developed and implemented a program to create a more diverse talent pipeline into film and television careers via entry-level job placement, wrap-around support, and long-term career pathways. - Managed a web-based database of 600+ emerging professionals to connect jobseekers to high-quality, family-sustaining employment opportunities and track impact measurement efforts. - Collected impact reports, extracted relevant data, and synthesized key trends from EIF grantees regarding their use of grant funds to gauge and report on community impact. Show less

      • Program Director

        Mar 2023 - now
      • Program Manager

        Apr 2021 - Feb 2023
      • Senior Program Coordinator

        Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trained Mentor

      Mentor Collective
      Apr 2022