Experience

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  Ucsd early academic outreach program

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  College mentor

  Provided academic mentorship to underrepresented students in individual and small group sessions discussing higher education, goals, and job training programs

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  Ucsd cross cultural center

  May 2017 - Jun 2018

  Social justice educator intern

  Collaborated with three team members to develop and facilitate accessible public-speaking presentations about critical social justice topics. Self-initiated a social media blog that researched and reported on National City politics and community advocacy.

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  Alejandra sotelo-solis for national city mayor

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

  Field organizer

  Mobilized voters, strategized persuasive political messaging in an accessible manner to drive effective GOTV field operations, and secured candidate endorsements on behalf of mayoral candidate Alejandra Sotelo-Solis from labor unions and political organizations.

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  Ucsd international house

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  Global forum fellow

  Coordinated weekly discussion events about important global issues that included current events and diaspora happenings. Assisted in planning and coordinating logistics for International Education Week. Built partnerships with UCSD departments and national/local non-profit organizations to ensure meaningful representation within Global Forum content.

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  Center on policy initiatives

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Students for economic justice (sej) fellow

  Worked under Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) mobilizing National City residents around affordable housing and public works projects.

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  Office of mayor sotelo-solis

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Postgraduate fellow

  Project management: coordinated UC San Diego and City of National City partnership to create upcoming Education, Health, and Workforce Hub. The Education, Health, and Workforce Hub will offer STEM pre-college courses, parent university, and veteran job training opportunities. Drafted Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and press releases.

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  Southern caregiver resource center

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2021

  Operation family caregiver (ofc) outreach specialist

  Leads community outreach for Operation Family Caregiver, a program that supports military family caregivers whose servicemember/veteran loved one suffers from PTSD, TBI, and other physical disabilities. Community liaison to military and veteran family networks. Builds partnerships for referral sources, military family caregiver event collaborations, and sponsorships/donations. Coordinates educational conference for military family caregivers. Creates social media content for military communities surrounding caregiving for Alzheimer's/dementia and TBI. Assists with social media strategy in reaching local caregivers. Leads physician/healthcare provider outreach and acts as a liaison to hospitals, post-acute care, rehabilitation facilities, and community clinics. Research, develop, and presents TBI education to community groups. Assists in legislative/advocacy work in scheduling meets with CA elected officials for lobbying efforts. *Serves as Co-Chair of the San Diego Veterans Coalition - Family Life Action Group (FLAG) Show less

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  Elizabeth dole foundation

  Jun 2021 - now

  -Leads programmatic strategy and implementation of Hidden Heroes Cities and Counties Program and online Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community. -Builds and maintains relationships with national stakeholders and decisionmakers for caregiver data collection, membership reach, events, and strategy (i.e. AARP, DoorDash Community Credits, Comcast, etc.). -Works with Dole Fellows, elected officials, state offices, organizations, and companies across the nation to pass local proclamations, campaigns, and initiatives to support military and veteran caregivers.-Serves as the official liaison between Foundation and 3000 Hidden Heroes Caregiver Online Community members to manage a national peer support network.-Assists in coalition management with national stakeholders to drive program implementation/evaluation around military caregiving youth peer support programs.-Develops content strategy for online community and C3 webinar series to empower caregiver constituents in financial wellness, employment, mental health, policy advocacy, VA navigation, and resources.-Oversees leadership development/training of (6) Caregiver Moderators to execute group strategy in online community. Show less Serves as the official liaison between Foundation and 3000 Hidden Heroes Caregiver Online Community members to manage a national peer support network. Assists in coalition management with national stakeholders to drive program implementation/evaluation around military caregiving youth peer support programs. Develops content strategy for online community and C3 webinar series to empower caregiver constituents in mental health, policy advocacy, VA navigation, and resources. Oversees leadership development/training of (6) Caregiver Moderators to execute group strategy in online community. Show less

  • Community Engagement Manager

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community Coordinator

    Jun 2021 - Mar 2023
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  New american leaders

  May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Ready to lead: aapi women candidate training

  At New American Leaders we believe the immigrant experience is a valuable asset in civic leadership. Our Ready to Lead® curriculum, thoughtfully designed by New Americans, shows trainees how to message, fundraise, and embrace one’s heritage to become a successful candidate.At Ready to Lead®, you will:Write a compelling stump speech rooted in valuesLearn grassroots fundraising tactics from other elected officialsPractice messaging techniques and pivoting strategiesEngage with New American leaders from across the countryOur support to help people like you get elected and appointed does not end at Ready to Lead®. As a Ready to Lead® alum, you will have access to one-on-one coaching. Through individualized support, you will be prepared to declare your candidacy. Show less