David Sanchez

Experience

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  Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation

  Sept 2015 - Mar 2016

  Community Organizer

  +Successfully gained support for Municipal Identification Cards in Detroit through community engagement and community education on the issue.+Built a coalition for the removal of parking meter kiosks on W. Vernor Hwy by partnering with community organizations, local businesses, and residents.+Presented ideas and initiatives to the public and elected officials to gain support for issues and local policy.+Devised short and long range action plans to address specific needs in the community, with major focus on Environmental Justice. Show less

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  Goodjobsnow.org

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Field Organizer

  + Engaged with residents on crucial issues including increasing the minimum wage, right to a union, and affordable childcare.+ Community development through base-building and encouraging neighborhood leadership.+ Utilized VAN software to phone bank and canvass Detroit District 3 and District 7 to increase civic involvement in underrepresented communities.+ Organized neighborhood engagement sessions and facilitated calls to action including community outreach phone banking.+ Coached multiple volunteers resulting in thousands of phone calls made to the community to discuss relevant issues. Show less

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  Michigan United

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2019

  Immigrant Rights Coordinator

  + Coordinated the Northern Borders Coalition to originate and execute a shared strategy with northern states to implement an immigrant rights agenda.+ Cultivated leadership among directly impacted immigrant people to advocate for themselves and their families.+ Built public awareness and support for our immigration agenda through mainstream televised and print media.+ Lead collaboration to create policy one-pagers, talking points, meeting agendas, and the runs of show for several events.+ Accomplished several purposeful immigrant rights events, including rallies that were attended by over 1000 supporters.+ Collaborated with various grassroots organizations to confirm and endorse initiatives for pro-immigrant legislation. Show less

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2021

  Constituent Services Coordinator

  + Collaborated with the Michigan Coronavirus Racial Disparities Taskforce to open three COVID-19 testing sites in the disproportionately impacted Michigan 14th Congressional District.+ Worked with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Michigan department Environment Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) to regulate hazardous materials storage along the Detroit River.+ Engaged with federal departments on behalf of constituents, including the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service, Small Business Association, and U.S. Department of Education + Created process improvement by implementing a Kanban board model for constituent cases, tracking each issue to a resolution.+ Planned community events for Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence to engage with residents in the district, including Detroit and the surrounding suburbs.+ Identified and partnered with community organizations and stakeholders to build awareness for federal programs and legislative priorities. Show less

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  SEIU Local 1

  Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  External Organizer

  + Contributed to the development, implementation, and execution of external union strategy and work plan.+ Carried out the campaign to grow the SEIU Local 1 labor union with newly hired custodial workers.+ Developed leaders among essential workers to effectively advocate for economic justice, fair wages, and benefits.+ Engaged voters, community leaders, and clergy in the city of Detroit districts to gain support for our endorsed city council candidates.+ Met goals by setting effective schedules and delegating work to organizers and volunteers. Show less

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  Michigan Democratic Party

  Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Coalitions Director

  + Led the team of coalitions outreach staff to engage in communities through meaningful events and issue based discussions.+ Tracked the demographic landscape related to electoral and issue organizing, monitored and responded to demographic and political trends.+ Worked with senior leadership to develop and execute a voter contact program with concrete metrics for success.+ Planned and executed calendar of coalitions events with direct reports and engaged with communities throughout the state. + Managed the state coalition strategy to leverage local partnerships and the coordinated campaign infrastructure.+ Built relationships with allies to map out, strategize, and create opportunities for gaining political power. Show less

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  Michigan Senate Democrats

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Director of Constituent Relations
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  Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Director of Government Relations
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  The Children's Center of Wayne County (Detroit)

  Jan 2024 - now

  Manager Legislative Advocacy & Community Engagement