Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith

Graduate Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Policy and Communications Manager

  • Education

    • California State University, Long Beach

      2013 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Sociology and Political Science

      Concentration: Sociology: Social Change & Global Issues Political Science: Law, Politics and PolicyClassesPolitical Science:-How Democratic is the US?-Scope/Method of Political Science-Contemporary Political Ideology-American Political Theory-Urban Politics -Public Policy-Politics Through Culture-Fundamentals of Public Administration-Public Policy Analysis-Public Values and Public Policy-Comparative Political Movements-Comparative… Show more Concentration: Sociology: Social Change & Global Issues Political Science: Law, Politics and PolicyClassesPolitical Science:-How Democratic is the US?-Scope/Method of Political Science-Contemporary Political Ideology-American Political Theory-Urban Politics -Public Policy-Politics Through Culture-Fundamentals of Public Administration-Public Policy Analysis-Public Values and Public Policy-Comparative Political Movements-Comparative Revolutionary Change-Politics of the FutureSociology:-Principles of Sociology-Social Trends and Problems-Elementary Statistics-Data Analysis-Social Psychology-Criminology-Race, Class, and Gender-Quantitative Research Methods-Classical Sociological Theory-Modern Sociological Theory-Social Stratification -Social Order and Social Change-Sociology of Popular Culture-Human Rights and Social JusticeRelevant Coursework and Research:-Study on religiosity and political activity of college students. Show less

    • California State University, Long Beach

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Political Science

      Concentration: Law, Politics, and PolicyClasses:-Foundations and Scope of Political Science-Seminar in Comparative Politics-Seminar in International Politics-Seminar in Political Theory-Advanced Research Methods in Political Science-American Political Institutions -Special Topics in Policy and Politics -Special Topics in Law and Politics: Law, Courts, and The American Political System Relevant Coursework and Research:-Quantitative study… Show more Concentration: Law, Politics, and PolicyClasses:-Foundations and Scope of Political Science-Seminar in Comparative Politics-Seminar in International Politics-Seminar in Political Theory-Advanced Research Methods in Political Science-American Political Institutions -Special Topics in Policy and Politics -Special Topics in Law and Politics: Law, Courts, and The American Political System Relevant Coursework and Research:-Quantitative study comparing a “for profit” healthcare system and an universal health care system, in terms of health outcomes.-Understanding of historical and contemporary policy making processes. As well as policy research on both environmental policy and health care policy in the United States. The history, development, and impact of these public policies.-Study of politics of development in African, Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian countries. Show less

  • Experience

    • California State University, Long Beach

      Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
      Graduate Assistant

      Office Manager: Amelia Marquez (562) 985-4705-Evaluating written work to aid students' progress.-Creating an engaging learning environment for students to learn how to adapt to college.-Corresponding with Professor and other Graduate Assistant to aid in a cohesive learning environment for students.

    • Virtual Committees

      Dec 2020 - now
      Senior Research Fellow

      -Healthcare Editor for our "CULTIVATE Local Healthcare" policy solution-Researches, proposes, and edits policy solutions as the healthcare team leader-Assesses consensus amongst many different stakeholders-Examines health policy data-Helps manage our AI Assisted Digital Engagement Gamehttps://civilmajority.news/box-score-cultivate-local-healthcare-78/https://civilmajority.news/4-x-4-healthcare-facts/https://civilmajority.news/cultivate-local-healthcare-introduction/

    • Minaret Foundation

      Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
      Policy Analyst
    • SBS Event Planning & Sports Management

      Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
      Office Manager
    • SEI

      Sept 2022 - Feb 2024
      Energy and Sustainability Associate

      Works on-site at San Bernardino Community College District-Completes Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) Report.-Prepares and creates analytic reports for senior leadership on utility data such as natural gas cost, water usage, and electricity cost.-Manages our energy management dashboard and is facilitating the creation of a life cycle cost dashboard of our building data.-Prepares and facilitates sustainability presentations at Net Zero Conference, Community College Facility Coalition's Annual Conference, and Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit.-Aided in the procurement of 150 EV charging stations, 10 project and construction management services.-Tracks and interprets legislation and/or policies relevant to our Sustainability and Climate Action goals and suggests a course of action for compliance.-Researches and effectively obtains grant and incentive opportunities for all sustainability projects.-Contributes to the design of 3 LEED and net-zero energy projects.-Assists in the management of a $25 million Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Energy project totaling 5.4 MW solar production.-Facilitates the creation of Construction Management Association of America's (Southern California Chapter) Sustainability and Owner Committee Webinars.-Supports the updating of the sustainability website and preparing and executing Sustainability Tours.-Aided in the development of the district's Sustainability Plan which outlines measurable goals and initiatives informed by California Community Colleges Chancellors Office's goals on energy, water, transportation, waste, procurement, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.-Engages college-wide stakeholders and decision-makers to identify and implement best practices and institutionalize sustainability principles and goals on campus.-Helped the district win 4 awards from USGBC-LA and Green Technology for our sustainability initiatives and cutting edge sustainable projects. Show less

    • Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Los Angeles

      Mar 2024 - now
      Policy and Communications Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google Data Analytics Professional

      Google