Jocelyn Stark

Experience

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  UC Berkeley

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2011

  Assistant to Graduate Division Dean of Institutional Research and Planning

  Conducted campus wide placement and exit surveys for all doctoral students in order to improve the quality of graduate education at UC Berkeley.Manually coded all responses and prepared data files for analysis using Excel and SAS. Provided problem solving support for the Graduate Division as the front line staff to assist visitors and resolving a range of administrative problems and inquiries.

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  Bay Area Legal Aid

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Legal Intern

  Assisted low-income clients with advice in the areas of housing, domestic violence, family, and health access law.Provided assistance with intakes and translations between clients and attorneys.Advocated for clients in the area of family law under the supervision of an attorney.

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  Democratic National Committee

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Deputy Regional Field Director

  Managed daily operations of the Northern California headquarters for the OFA-California campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama.Hired, managed, and conducted state-wide trainings for nine Regional Field Organizers, over 25 Fellows and hundreds of volunteers to develop neighborhood teams and phonebank battleground states.Coordinated field management and ensured data integrity.Facilitated and staffed region-wide events such as phonebanks, watch parties and fundraisers President Obama attended.Orchestrated earned media opportunities, grew digital presence, and built relationships with local political and community leaders. Show less

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  Organizing for Action

  Mar 2013 - May 2013

  Special Projects Intern

  Coordinated scheduling and logistics for OFA Executive Director Jon Carson.Responsible for developing and implementing OFA’s Spring Internship Program, including designing and managing weekly intern meetings. Assisted Special Projects Director with the general management of the 20 interns. Developed a recruitment plan and acted as the hiring manager for OFA’s Summer Intern Program.Assisted Special Projects Director with several projects foundational to the operations of the Grassroots and Special Projects departments, including the creation of visuals, training modules, weekly email and report formats, and norms of interaction between the two departments. Tracked OFA press coverage in national and local media outlets and compiled weekly reports for senior staff. Assessed and ranked over 250 applications for the hiring and on-boarding of 22 State Coordinators under strict deadlines. Show less

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  New Partners

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Research

  Assisted staff in the analysis used to create opposition and self-research reports, polling memos and other campaign material for gubernatorial, senatorial, and major mayoral campaigns.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Served as senior policy advisor for the Congresswoman in all legislative areas and staffed the Small Business Committee and Transportation Committee • Secured passage of floor amendment to National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 which then passed as a provision in the Omnibus directing the Department of Homeland Security to assess cybersecurity risks and provide recommendations for the most at-risk United States sea ports • Managed four Congressional Caucuses: PORTS Caucus, Croatia Caucus, Panama Canal Expansion Caucus, California High Speed Rail Caucus Show less Office of Congresswoman Janice HahnStaffed and guided the Congresswoman’s work in the areas of foreign policy, national security, transportation, healthcare, immigration, education, housing, and telecommunications.Lead staffer for the Iran deal: wrote memorandum, organized materials, and staffed meetings with stakeholders.Staffed the Congresswoman at hearings and markups for the Transportation Committee.Prepared committee statements, vote recommendations, amendments and legislation related to her work on the Transportation Committee.Successfully passed amendment on House Floor directing the Department of Homeland Security to assess cybersecurity risks and provide recommendations for the most at-risk United States sea ports.Managed the Congressional PORTS Caucus for which the Congresswoman is Co-Chair. This included including planning quarterly staff and Member meetings with stakeholders and appointees such as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission Mario Cordero and Department of Transportation Secretary Foxx. Show less

  • Deputy Legislative Director

    May 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Senior Legislative Assistant

    Jan 2016 - May 2016

  • Legislative Assistant

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Legislative Correspondent

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Staff Assistant

    Sept 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Legislative Intern

    Aug 2013 - Sept 2013
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  Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2021

  Deputy

  • Managed multifaceted responsibilities encompassing oversight of capital projects within the district, supervision of Associate Transportation and Public Works Deputies, coordination of the Supervisor's legislative agenda, and allocation of discretionary transportation budgetary funds.• Spearheaded strategic initiatives and provided leadership across prominent regional bodies including the Board of Supervisors, the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LAFCO), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA), and the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).• Orchestrated high-profile legislative trips to Sacramento and Washington D.C., facilitating crucial engagements with members of Congress and the Presidential Cabinet to advocate for district priorities and advance legislative agendas.• Demonstrated adeptness in navigating complex political landscapes while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and constituent needs. Show less

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  County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works

  Feb 2021 - now

  •Modernized the legislative unit by introducing innovative tools and technologies, optimizing workflow efficiency, and enhancing collaboration within the department.• Directed the formulation of policy positions and legislative initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.• Spearheaded the successful passage of pivotal state and federal legislation, which significantly improved the public contract code and granted Los Angeles County greater autonomy over the operations of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.• Secured millions of dollars in congressional community project funding.• Supervised and mentored a team of legislative analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality work output.• Conducted comprehensive research, developed policies, and managed external communications for Infrastructure LA and the Infrastructure Initiative. Show less

  • Chief, Community and Government Relations

    Jan 2025 - now

  • External Relations and Legislative Affairs

    Feb 2021 - Jan 2025