CETLALIC Institute                                                                                                                                             Cuernavaca, Mexico

Special Projects Manager                                                                                                                                 Summer/Fall 2015

• Applied action research diagnostic tools towards designing an organizational strategic plan.

• Designed a marketing plan that reflects CETLALIC’s values and maximizes their niche.

• Facilitated staff trainings that led to identifying innovative solutions and untapped resources. 

• Conducted a needs assessment for potential immersive learning programs including a program that targets first-generation study abroad students.

• Developed, secured funding and implemented a statewide, DACA/Dreamer Study Abroad Program.

 

Institute of International Education for Latin America & Caribbean                                                 Mexico City, Mexico

Graduate Intern:  Scholarship Programs Division                                                                                              Summer 2014

• Created & conducted end-of-year scholarship program survey and drafted final report.

• Conducted hotel and venue research in 10 Latin American countries to create a budget proposal for an international circuit educational fair.

• Supported scholarship recipients, including travel and presentation preparation and English translation.

• Created travel preparation and cultural norms documents for foreign students’ first trip to the US.

• Conducted research and competitive analysis of scholarships offered for underrepresented SA students.

 

Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD)                                                                                        Cusco, Peru

Intern/Consultant: Connectivity Research for AASD & local government                                                    January 2014

• Conducted, tested and implemented a community survey in remote Quechuan communities.

• Analyzed results, produced needs assessment and strategic planning recommendations.

• Translated Quechua-Spanish to English for student group of eight.

 

Peace Corps                                                                                                                                                            Izalco, El Salvador

Volunteer:  Community Organization and Economic Development Program                                                 2011-2012

Community Organization and Economic Development

• Conducted community survey and cultivated participation in needs assessment and strategic planning.

• Created the only community-based rural tourism committee to launch annual Mayan Nut Food Festival.

• Created community association to manage 5-year potable water system with Engineers Without Borders.

Micro-Business Development: Manájushte San Isidro and BRIJUSIS Tours (youth Ecotourism)

• Provided training: basic business and leadership structure, nutritional study of products, food handling and preparation, marketing and customer service.

• Motivated youth and women’s group connecting them to resources and new markets.

• Developed relationships with universities and vocational institutions for youth to access higher education and training.

• Implemented annual scholarship fund that still supports five students from Cantón San Isidro annually.

 

 

 

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey                                                                       Long Beach, CA

Graduate Assistant, Student Services Office                                                                                                            2013-2014

• Welcomed walk-in students and general phone calls, assiting them with housing and social activities questions.

• Assisted international students with visa, eligibility forms and scheduling appointments with their advisor.

• Created a diversity and inclusion committee and intercultural program activities.

• Designed an online survey and led focus groups with general student body, faculty and staff; regarding diversity & inclusion.

Greater Long Beach Interfaith Community Organization (PICO Affiliate)                                              Long Beach, CA

Lead Community Organizer                                                                                                                                2008-2010, 2012

• Recruited and provided leadership development for local organizing committees within four congregations and two public schools.

• Developed strategic plans, training meetings and research visits, large actions tied local issues.

• Identified clear issue cuts and power analysis within the municipal, state, and federal government.

• Identified and developed relationships with potential funders, securing $50,000 annually.

 

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)                                                                                          Los Angeles, CA

HOPE Leadership Institute Program Associate                                                                                                        2006-2007

• Designed program content and scheduled presenters based on established learning outcomes.

• Managed all contracts, budgets & logistical aspects of the program, for participants and presenters.

• Maintained regular contact with class participants regarding group research projects between sessions.

• Conducted statewide policy analyses for the HOPE Policy Institute publication.

 

Girls Incorporated of Orange County                                                                                                                 Costa Mesa, CA

Eureka! & College Bound Coordinator                                                                                                                         2003-2006

• Programmed and delivered a full-day summer program that served 60 girls ages 12-15-years-old. Program topics included: personal development, reproductive education and college/career exploration.

• Managed and evaluated 8 staff members and 10 college interns.

• Led workshops in career, college, financial aid and test preparation for high school juniors and seniors.

• Successfully prepared five girls annually for National Scholarship program, securing over $100,000.

   

West Orange County One Stop Center                                                                                                           Garden Grove, CA

Youth & Senior Program Employment Specialist                                                                                                      2001-2003

• Managed a caseload of 45 senior citizens and 25 youth, submitted a monthly report for the Orange County Workforce Investment Board, and processed bi-monthly payroll.

• Led trainings on job placement, resume building workshops, individual counseling and assessment. 

• Facilitated staff meetings and career development workshops for youth and staff development training.

 

 

 

 

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Leadership Institute                                                                                 2006

Santa Ana Leadership Institute (PEW)                                                                                                                                          2005

MIIS Alumni of Color Association, Founding Member- Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey      2015

Board of Directors, Member- California-Mexico Studies Center                                                                                   2013-2015

Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Founding Member- Monterey Institute of International Studies                                 2013

Intercultural Competence Committee, Member- Monterey Institute of International Studies                                          2013

Founding Board of Directors, President – Casa 0101 Theater                                                                                       2000-2010

• Capital Campaign Committee Chair (fund raised $750,000) 

 

 

 

 

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey                                                                           Monterey, CA

Master of Public Administration                                                                                                                              Candidate 2015

MA in International Education Management           

• Design, Partnering, Management & Innovation (DPMI) Certificate

 

California State University, Long Beach                                                                                                            Long Beach, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Chicano/Latino Studies, Minor in Political Science                                                                        May 2004

Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars

Instituto CETLALIC, Cuernavaca, Mexico                                                                                            Summers 2001, 2002, 2004

Universidad de la Habana, Cuba                                                                                                                                 Summer 2003

 

 

 

 

NAFSA District Conference: Biculturalism Multiculturalism                                                                            California, 2015

Int’l Conference of Dreamers & US Born Children of Deportees: Access to Study Abroad                 Mexico City, 2015

NAFSA Regional Conference: What Study Abroad Can Learn from Peace Corps                                            Oregon, 2014   NAFSA Regional Conference: Biculturalism Multiculturalism

 

 

 

 

CSU, Monterey Bay: Service Learning- Immersive Learning & Study Abroad Opportunities                     Marina, CA, 2015

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey: Spanish- Study Abroad in Mexico    Monterey, CA, 2015

Alisal High School:  College & Career Exploration                                                                                              Salinas, CA, 2015

Seaside High School: Political Science- Peace Corps and Global Diplomacy                                     Seaside, CA, 2013, 2014

CSU, Los Angeles: Chicano Studies- US-El Salvador Relations                                                                  Los Angeles, CA 2013

St. Athanasius School:  Adult Citizenship & ESL classes                                                                 Long Beach, CA, 2005-2008

UCLA: Chicano Chicana Studies- Latinas in Politics                                                                                     Los Angeles, CA, 2007

East Los Angeles College: Latinos Politics and Art                                                                                    Los Angeles, CA, 2006

Claremont Colleges: Día de los Muertos                                                                                                       Claremont, CA, 2006

Tustin High School: College & Career Exploration, Life skills, Reporductive Education                       Tustin, CA 2006-2007