Grace Davis

Experience

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  Robeks

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2021

  Shift Leader

  Educating new staff members, solving customer issues, handling deposits from cash registers, designating tasks to other workers, and having the responsibility to speak to corporate employers.

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  Ideastream Public Media

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Radio Producer

  I produced and hosted my own radio piece on Ideastream's Voices+ project centered on internal and external misogyny. My piece can be found on my Linkedin!

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  Santa Clara Community Action Program

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2024

  As Director, I lead a hired staff of 30 students in 20 weekly programs: 15 off-campus volunteer programs for students and 5 on-campus social justice initiatives. Our four departments -- Health & Disabilities, Neighborhood Perspectives, Education & Mentoring, and On-Campus Advocacy-- all cover topics related to social justice and service for Santa Clara and San Jose. I am the liason between our staff, the student body, and our administrators, meeting regularly with all parties to ensure SCCAP's success and connection to our community. We manage a budget of $66,000 to provide transportation to all programs, stipends for staff, and hosting events. Show less

  • Director

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Associate Director

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
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  Santa Clara University

  Apr 2022 - now

  Supporting LGBTQ+ students at SCU in their programming, sense of belonging, and support at an institutional level. Accomplishments include: - Collecting the first student-led quantitative data on LGBTQ+ students at Santa Clara University- Leading a focus group to collect qualitative data on LGBTQ+ students-Sitting as a student representative on the LGBTQ+ Equity, Justice and Belonging Working Group. This is a group of students, faculty and staff.- Moderating a panel, "Queer Scholars, Queer Scholarship" highlighting professors at SCU Show less

  • Senator-at-Large for LGBTQ+ Inclusion

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Student Ambassador

    Apr 2022 - now
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  Westlake Recreation Center

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Camp Counselor
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  Markkula Center for Applied Ethics

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Government Ethics Research Fellow

  I am being funded to conduct research with the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics on the ethics surrounding state legislator's involvement in regulating public school education. Topics covered are ethics surrounding: book banning, critical race theory, LGBTQ+ rights, etc.

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  SCU Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education

  Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  Jean Donovan Fellow

  "The Jean Donovan Fellowship is designed to support undergraduate students who desire to deepen their understanding of social justice issues through a summer community-based learning experience of 6 weeks or longer. The Fellowship provides $3,000 in grant funding to recipients who work a minimum of 30 hours/week with a non-profit organization." The Jean Donovan Fellowship is funding my work with Equality Ohio in the Summer of 2023!

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  Equality Ohio

  Jul 2023 - Sept 2023

  Intern

  Intern in the Public Policy department of Equality Ohio. Tasks include supporting staff and interns, administrative work, attending meetings with partner organizations, and researching economic impacts of anti-LGBT policies. Specific projects include the economic impact of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation on Ohio businesses, reviewing teaching guides to create safe learning environments for LGBTQ+ youth, updating data on non-discrimination ordinances in over 200 Ohio cities, and revewing elected officials efforts to bring equity and inclusion to their consituents. Show less

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Congressional Intern, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren CA-18

  My work at the District Office centered on interacting constituents, attending meetings and drafting memos for the Representative, supporting the Congressional Aides, and managing the front lobby of the San Jose District Office.

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  The Chandra Law Firm LLC

  Jun 2024 - now

  Civil Rights Law Intern

  Primary responsibilities include- Being the first point-of-contact with potential clients- Writing memos and reports for the attorney team- Drafting blog posts and press releases on pressing cases