Jamie Andan

Experience

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  University of San Francisco

  Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Course Preparation Assistant

  • Kept track of students' grades for assignments and exams• Prepared/printed course materials• Assisted in formatting and proofreading exams and assignment handouts• Met with students who needed study support• Helped professor proctor exams

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  Coalition on Homelessness (CoH)

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Human Rights Work Group Intern

  • Participated in outreach trips to homeless encampments and SROs• Provided Work Group with updates on recent outreach trips and findings during meetings• Attended public hearings at San Francisco's City Hall and spoke in solidarity with CoH during public comment• Assisted individuals with Citation Defense• Managed Homeless Verification slips for homeless individuals seeking support and resources• Conducted research for CoH's Human Rights Work Group, Housing Justice Sector, and Street Sheet• Updated CoH's social media accounts• Created and circulated event flyers• Contributed to Street Sheet • Assisted in organizing rallies/advocacy events Show less

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  South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN)

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Program Intern

  • Participated in community organizing efforts• Attended public hearings at San Francisco's City hall and spoke in solidarity with SOMCAN during public comment• Drafted media advisory and press release for an advocacy event• Disseminated documents to local news networks• Assisted with tenant interviews and co-wrote an article regarding the Excelsior District's first land-trusted property (a contribution to the Kapitbahay Times, SOMCAN's newsletter). • Edited and updated SOMCAN's website• Consolidated press coverage highlighting SOMCAN's work• Consolidated SOMCAN's media contacts Show less

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  Generation Citizen

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  Program Intern

  • Supported teachers and student-led advocacy efforts by researching local and current policy and legislation, advocacy groups, and decision-makers related to common GC action projects such as homelessness, affordable housing, sex education, sexual violence, neighborhood safety, and cleanliness, etc.• Updated GC’s internal website with new advocacy resources and content for teachers and volunteers, specifically improving focus issue guides• Assisted GC staff with event planning and logistics at DC Training and Civics Day • Supported recruitment events and activities on our college campuses by updating promotional materials• Supported program data collection and management via DC and teacher mid-semester surveys Show less

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  Delta Stewardship Council

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Leo T. McCarthy Fellow

  • Conducted research on climate change vulnerability assessments and adaptation strategies, messaging for climate-related issues, and approaches to community engagement• Presented findings on environmental impacts to marginalized communities in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region

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  Generation Citizen

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Program Associate

  • Recruited 30-40 college student volunteers, known as “Democracy Coaches,” every academic year• Managed the Democracy Coach application and interview process; Partnered coaches with volunteer sites• Advised student leaders of GC’s college chapters; Facilitated training sessions for student leaders and volunteers

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  University of San Francisco

  Jan 2020 - now

  Program Assistant

  • Led strategic communication efforts for the Advising and Course Registration process, guiding over 150 students each semester through personalized and effective messaging.• Provided one-on-one advising and created tailored graduation plans for current, prospective, and incoming Sociology majors and minors, ensuring clarity and alignment with academic goals.• Planned and executed 10+ annual Sociology and Asian Studies colloquium and community events, managing logistics, marketing, and stakeholder communication to maximize engagement.• Partnered with the Associate Professor of Sociology, Hwaji Shin, to design and promote a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certificate Program, enhancing academic offerings and student development.• Spearheaded a student mentorship initiative to foster connection and retention among first-year and transfer students during the pandemic, leveraging virtual communication tools to maintain engagement.• Conducted student focus groups to gather insights, analyze feedback, and recommend actionable improvements to enhance the student experience within the Sociology department.• Developed and distributed visually engaging digital resources, including a department Linktree, Advising Guide, Registration Checklist, and Graduation Checklist, to streamline access to essential information. Show less