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Chris Sturken

Chris Sturken

Retail Clerk

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Redwood City Council Member, District 2

  • Education

    • Community Advocates Leadership Academy

      2016 - 2017
      Community Organization and Advocacy

      CALA is a program of the Committee for Green Foothills

    • San Francisco State University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Environmental Studies

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Omicron of California at San Francisco State chapter, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at San Francisco State University, Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students, Real Food Challenge at San Francisco State University

  • Experience

    • Lunardi Foods

      Aug 2011 - Oct 2016
      Retail Clerk

      Duties include selling store products, stocking and organizing stores shelves, providing customer service.

    • Friends of the Urban Forest

      Feb 2015 - May 2015
      Urban Forestry Intern

      My responsibilities included training interns and volunteers,identifying suitable planting locations, preparing basins, planting and securing trees,consulting with residents about tree planting opportunities, and canvassing neighborhoods.

    • Farms to Grow, Inc.

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Intern

      My responsibilities included promoting Freedom Farmers’ Market, conducting a social media campaign, networking with community organizations, and canvassing neighborhoods.

    • Phat Beets Produce

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Intern

      I helped prepare gardening beds in Phat Beets' "Edible Park", located at Dover St. Park in Oakland, CA. I also promoted its Community Supported Agriculture program and networked with local organizations.

    • Faith in Action Bay Area

      Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
      Signature Gatherer

      • Engaged San Mateo (CA) residents with the Community Preservation and Fair Rent Charter Amendment petition through empathetic listening in Spanish and English• Helped collect 11,000+ signatures required for the Amendment to qualify for the ballot.

    • AmeriCorps

      Oct 2016 - Sept 2017
      CivicSpark: Climate Fellow 2016-17

      CivicSpark is a program of the Local Government Commission. As a CivicSpark Fellow, I built capacity for the City of Hayward's Public Works Department, Utilities and Environmental Services division to address implement its climate action plan. • Prepared memorandums, staff reports, and PowerPoint presentations for, and made recommendations to the Hayward City Council Sustainability Committee • Drafted City press releases and news items• Coordinated outreach mailings, requested mailer and hardware quotes• Organized and staffed two (2) community outreach and public educational events related to bicycling with the Hayward Promise Neighborhood and Bike East Bay• Assisted in planning and coordinating three (3) outreach events for the 2017 Hayward Book to Action Program: Confronting Climate Change• Provided administrative support to the East Bay Energy Watch Small and Medium Business (EBEW SMB) Program• Conducted the EBEW SMB Outreach Assessment to track outreach progress to businesses• Promoted the EBEW SMB Program at Hayward Chamber of Commerce events• Managed requests from residents for housing and food resources• Completed the 2015 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Show less

    • Faith in Action Bay Area

      Oct 2017 - Oct 2017
      Phone Banker

      Used State Voices predictive dialing software to conduct a phone survey in Spanish and English with registered voters regarding the DREAM Act of 2017. Trained volunteers to use the software.

    • Lunardi Foods

      Nov 2017 - Feb 2018
      Retail Clerk, 6th-level Apprentice

    • Green Foothills

      Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

      Coordinate outreach efforts for the Protect Coyote Valley, San José campaignCo-lead Community Advocates Leadership AcademyProvide administrative support to staff

      • Community Advocates Leadership Academy Coordinator

        Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

      • Outreach and Administrative Associate

        Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Community Outreach Intern

        Feb 2018 - May 2018

    • Menlo Together

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
      Community Organizer

      Menlo Together is a community coalition which advocates for an accessible and inviting downtown Menlo Park with housing at all affordability levels, and with pedestrian and bike-friendly spaces, developed to be carbon free. As the community organizer, I provide administrative support to staff. I assist in planning events, coordinating staff meetings, and managing communications with our members.

    • The Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) of San Mateo County

      Feb 2019 - Jun 2019
      Intern

      Support First-Time Homebuyer Program. Support Accessory Dwelling Unit Program.Help administer pre-development loans for affordable housing projects.

    • HIP Housing

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2023

      • Temporary Home Sharing Specialist

        Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

      • Events Coordinator

        Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

      • Community Outreach Specialist

        Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

      • North County Home Sharing Coordinator

        Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

    • Sacred Heart Community Service

      Apr 2023 - now
      Community and Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • City Council Member, District 2

      Issued by City of Redwood City on Nov 2022
      City of Redwood CityAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • LGBTQ Commission Co-Chair

      Issued by County of San Mateo on Oct 2020
      County of San MateoAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Delegate

      Issued by California Democratic Party on Jan 2021
      California Democratic PartyAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Entertainment Subcommittee Member

      Issued by San Mateo County Pride Celebration 2022 Work Group on Feb 2022
      San Mateo County Pride Celebration 2022 Work GroupAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Planning Commissioner

      Issued by City of Redwood City on Jun 2022
      City of Redwood CityAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Transportation Advisory Committee Member

      Issued by City of Redwood City on May 2021
      City of Redwood CityAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by Green Foothills on Jun 2019
      Green FoothillsAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Community Advisory Board Member

      Issued by San Mateo County Pride Center on Jan 2018
      San Mateo County Pride CenterAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Secretary of Records

      Issued by One San Mateo on Jan 2017
      One San MateoAssociated with Chris Sturken

    • Ministry of Service and Justice Volunteer

      Issued by Congregational Church of San Mateo- United Church of Christ (CCSM) on Oct 2017
      Congregational Church of San Mateo- United Church of Christ (CCSM)Associated with Chris Sturken