Diana Guardado

Experience

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  Los Angeles Unified School District

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Education Department Intern

  -Collaborated with student leaders and policymakers to edit LAUSD’s first “Student Bill of Rights” which encourages students to engage in local politics.-Constructed an eight-page report analyzing internal deficiencies, external opportunities, and recommendations for the Food Services Division of LAUSD.-Empowered college students, who participated in an accelerated summer course, to reinvent themselves after presenting a lecture on small habits.

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  Angelica Dueñas for Congress

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  Program Project Manager

  -Assembled 20 volunteers from across the East San Fernando Valley to participate in the campaign’s postcard operation.-Distributed over 20,000 handwritten postcards and printed messages to residents living in California’s 29th Congressional district. -Coordinated tabling events on the weekend to promote our people-powered campaign directly to our constituents.

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  Menlo College

  Sept 2020 - Apr 2022

  Latinx Treasurer

  -Organized bi-weekly “Town Hall Meetings” to brainstorm action strategies with the guidance of students. -Constructed strategic marketing plans to promote virtual events and discussions through personalized emails and captivity posts shared on social media.-Co-hosted a discussion of civil injustices with student leaders and a professor to illustrate racism’s several dimensions.

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  Public.com

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Project Intern & Brand Ambassador

  -Demonstrated strong social media marketing skills as I become the spokesperson for Public on blog posts and news outlets.-Participated in Public's "Townhall" sessions by asking CEOs and founders how they ensure ethical practices are implanted internally and externally.-Hosted virtual "Public Talks" that included Public users who spoke about their investment strategies and best practices to students.

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  Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Double the Pell Co-Chair

  -Led a statewide campaign to Double the Pell Grant in collaboration with the University of California Student Association.-Moderated a panel with the Governor’s policy advisor and the chief consultant for California’s State Assembly to review legislation related to the cost of higher education.-Coordinated and posted student testimonial videos on Twitter that called congressional caucuses to support our efforts in increasing Federal aid.

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  Shervin Aazami's Congressional Campaign

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Project Coordinator

  -Responsible for hosting door-to-door canvassing events plus training volunteers about our field-organizing software. -Launched a group of 20 volunteers to distribute over 2,000 handwritten postcards to residents living in California’s 30th Congressional district. -Conducted fundraising calls to high-propensity voters and donors.

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  Hope and Heal Fund (a project of New Venture Fund)

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  Social Media Marketing Intern

  -Successfully brainstormed and hosted our first “Twitter Q&A” session that engaged and educated our funders about Hope and Heal’s plans to reduce the rates of gun violence and firearm suicide.-Facilitated community-hub meetings with community members experiencing chronic and persistent gun violence to collect qualitative data. -Developed a comprehensive list of programs that fall under the following categories: prevention, intervention, and after-care.

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  California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Legislative and Grantmaking Consultant

  -Tracked legislative priorities, programmatic goals, and financial reports of regional foundations that work on economic and workforce development.-Reviewed grant award letters/agreements to track requirements and ensure relevant proposals, budgets, and projects aligned with the Chambers policy objectives.

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  The Global Livingston Institute

  May 2022 - Nov 2022

  Racial Equity and Education Researcher

  -Manages the research, evaluation, and data elements of GLI’s project regarding the impact COVID has had on students attending government and public-aided schools on Lake Bunyonyi.-Actively partners with community members to create efficient and collaborative approaches that are sustainable and culturally responsive.

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  Student Vote Research Network

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Research Assistant and Program Consultant

  -Assisted in grant writing and managing a $7,750 budget to support institutional educational, training, and research efforts in relation to civic engagement.-Served as both a leader and an integral member of a five-student coalition to collaborate on building strategic plans to increase voter turnout on college campuses.-Engaged directly with academic partners and national nonpartisan networks to collect qualitative data on varying dimensions of “Get-Out-the-Vote” practices.

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  Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

  Social Justice Activist

  -Advancing academic opportunities for under-resourced communities to flourish by studying holistic educational approaches. -Collaborating with Latinas from across the United States to construct models centered around community and inclusion.

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  University of Maryland

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

  Professional Speaker

  Research Topic: Increasing College Voter Turnout through Celebratory Community-Based Events

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  Bryson Gillette

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Political Consulting Fellow

  -Served as a strategic communicator, amplifying the mission, tone, and overarching image of our clients.-Managed reports and deliverables with Directors to ensure the team exceeded client expectations. -Gathered quantitative social media metrics to enable the team in making data-driven decisions.

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  Hope and Heal Fund

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2024

  Communications Manager

  -Develop and deliver 15+ advocacy materials to reframe firearm violence as a public health and race equity concern in partnerships with Berkely Media Studies Group, Everytown, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.-Ghostwritten over five op-ed pieces for our Executive Director to urge over 22 local municipalities to provide timely and accurate data, revealing that rural and sub-urban counties are disproportionally impacted by firearm homicides and suicides.-Manage all Spanish-language communication materials, with specific cultural and community contexts, ensuring accurate dissemination across national partners to maximize outreach and impact on diverse audiences. Show less

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  Berkeley Media Studies Group

  Dec 2024 - now

  Health Equity Program Associate