Experience
Heard & Smith, LLP   October 2014 - Present
St. Mary's Center for Legal and Social Justice   May 2013 - May 2014
Professor Al Kauffman, St. Mary's University School of Law   January 2013 - May 2014
MALDEF   January 2014 - April 2014
Law Office of Todd McCray   May 2012 - September 2012
Law Offices of Robert M. Stone   May 2012 - August 2012
Law Offices of Anthony J. Drummond   March 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Lexis, Civil Litigation, Research, Criminal Law, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Courts, Appeals, Legal Issues, Public Speaking, Trials, Family Law, Public Policy, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Documents, Personal Injury, Constitutional Law, Document Review, Document Drafting, Depositions, Legislation, Motions, Legislative Research, Environmental Law, Employment Law, Civil Rights, Editing, Pleadings, Legal Advice, Political Science, Product Liability, Policy Analysis, Hearings, Legislative Relations, Immigration Issues, Politics, Briefs, Litigation Support, Policy Research, Higher Education, Consumer Law, Government, Policy

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law

Texas A&M University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Experience
Aspire Public Schools  July 2014 - Present
Rocketship Education  June 2012 - June 2014
Teach For America  May 2012 - June 2014
MALDEF   June 2010 - August 2010
City of Eugene  September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Guided Language..., Tutoring

Education
University of Oregon   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Spanish

Universidad de Chile   2011 — 2011

Experience
Chicana Latina Foundation   February 2015 - Present
The San Francisco Foundation  July 2012 - July 2014
National Center for Lesbian Rights  November 2007 - June 2012
MALDEF   November 2006 - November 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Philanthropy, Grants, Program Development, Nonprofits, Budgets, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Leadership, Program Management, Grant Writing, Community Development, Networking

Education
San Francisco State University   2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education, Concentration in Equity and Social Justice

California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women Studies & Sociology

Experience
US Small Business Administration  September 2015 - Present
Committee on Financial Services, U.S House of Representatives   January 2015 - May 2015
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)   August 2014 - May 2015
MALDEF   August 2014 - December 2014
University of Illinois College of Law  March 2013 - July 2014
LexisNexis  September 2013 - May 2014
Office of Governor Pat Quinn  January 2014 - April 2014
University of Illinois College of Law  April 2013 - November 2013
AFL-CIO  May 2013 - August 2013
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Research, Legal Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Finance, Bankruptcy, PowerPoint, Spanish, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Editing, Blogging, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Westlaw, Social Media

Education
University of Illinois College of Law   2014 — 2014
JD

Woodbury University   2010 — 2011
MBA

California State University-Monterey Bay   2007 — 2009
B.S Business Administration

Southern Vermont College   2006 — 2007
B.S Business Administration

Experience
MALDEF   April 2015 - Present
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project  October 2014 - April 2015
Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project  January 2014 - October 2014
MALDEF   February 2013 - February 2014

Skills
Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Office Management, Filing, Administrative..., Legal Assistance

Education
California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance Law

Los Angeles Pierce College   2012 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration

Los Angeles City College   2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Administrative Assistant

Los Angeles City College   2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Legal Assistant

Experience
HAABE Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education   September 2013 - Present
University of St. Thomas  August 2011 - Present
Deer Park ISD  August 2007 - Present
University of Houston  August 2007 - May 2011
MALDEF   November 2004 - May 2007
AVANCE HOUSTON  2006 - 2007
Houston ISD  1999 - 2000

Skills
Professional Educator, Bilingual-Spanish, Proven Leadership Skills, Grant Writing, Spanish, Educational Leadership, Non-profits, Team Building, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Teaching, Classroom, Research, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Nonprofits, Teacher Training, E-Learning, K-12, Leadership, Classroom Management, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Training, Adult Education, Program Management, Early Childhood..., Special Education, Elementary Education, Policy, Instructional Technology, Educational Technology, Management, Instructional Design, Event Management, Lesson Planning, ESL, Student Development, Tutoring, Differentiated..., Secondary Education, Distance Learning, Educational Consulting, Technology Integration, Educational Research, Literacy, Admissions, Student Affairs

Education
University of Houston   2007 — 2011
Doctorate, Educational Leadership

Beijing Language and Culture University   2008 — 2008
Doctorate, Education

University of St. Thomas (TX)   1999 — 2001
Masters, Educational Administration

Universidad de Salamanca   1993 — 1993
Bachelor, Education

Experience
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC   September 2014 - Present
Professor Catherine Ross of The George Washington University Law School   January 2013 - May 2014
D.C. Employment Justice Center   September 2013 - November 2013
Naman, Howell, Smith & Lee, PLLC   July 2013 - August 2013
Cantey Hanger LLP  May 2013 - June 2013
The George Washington University Law School Writing Center   August 2012 - May 2013
Superior Court for the District of Columbia  August 2012 - November 2012
MALDEF   May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Research, Community Outreach, International Relations, Westlaw, Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Policy Analysis, Civil Litigation, Nonprofits, Mediation, Employment Law, Litigation

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2011 — 2014
J.D.

St. Mary's University   2007 — 2011
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Affirm, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Affirm, Inc.   February 2015 - August 2015
California Monitor Program   June 2014 - October 2014
California Monitor Program   August 2013 - May 2014
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)   February 2011 - March 2013
MALDEF   June 2012 - August 2012
California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Written & Oral..., Courts

Education
University of California, Irvine   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Loyola Marymount University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Presente.org   January 2012 - Present
COFEM   June 2005 - December 2011
MALDEF   2003 - 2005

Skills
Public Policy, Community Outreach, Politics, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Leadership, Grant Writing, Grassroots, Community Organizing, Program Development, Policy, Grants, Community Development, Strategic Communications

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

California State University-Northridge
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Experience
East LA Community Corporation (ELACC)   July 2015 - Present
MALDEF   March 2013 - Present
California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance   February 2013 - Present
Immigrant Youth Coalition   May 2011 - Present
burning torch inc.  February 2012 - December 2012
JOIA Jewelers   January 2004 - June 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Community Organizing, Networking, Social Media, Social Media Outreach, Fashion, Creative Writing, Workshop Facilitation, Workshop Development, Program Facilitation, Visual Merchandising, Event Photography, Sexuality Education, Sexual Identity, Child Advocacy, Program Development, Community Development, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Research, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Management, Motivational Speaking, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Team Motivation

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology

East Los Angeles College   2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

Experience
Self Employed  September 2014 - Present
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Institute   September 2013 - July 2014
Hispanic Scholarship Fund  September 2013 - July 2014
Ibarra Strategy Group   February 2011 - September 2013
Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa  August 2008 - January 2011
Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa  October 2005 - August 2008
MALDEF   August 2003 - October 2005
MALDEF   February 2002 - August 2003
MALDEF   August 1999 - February 2002
Los Angeles Valley College  1998 - 1999

Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Program Development, Public Speaking, Community Organizing, Non-profits, Public Policy, Politics, Grant Writing, Grants, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Research, Public Relations, Transformational..., Management, Strategic Planning, Intergovernmental..., Internal & External..., Project Management, Department..., Spanish, Federal Government..., Political Consulting, Event Management, Civic Engagement, Civic Education, Program Evaluation, Team Restructuring, Nonprofits, Leadership, Government

Education
University of California, Irvine   1996 — 1998
B.A., Cum Laude

Los Angeles Valley College
Associate of Arts (AA)

Experience
San Diego Unified School District  March 2013 - Present
California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA)   August 2010 - March 2013
California State Treasurer's Office  December 2009 - August 2010
Institute for Research in Education Policy and Practice   September 2008 - May 2009
California Department of Education  August 2008 - September 2008
MALDEF   July 2008 - August 2008
Public Advocates  July 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Development, Program Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Fundraising, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Government, Public Speaking, Budgets, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Leadership, Event Management, Editing, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Community Development, Policy, Proposal Writing, Spanish, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Stanford University   2008 — 2009
MA, Education: Policy, Organization and Leadership Studies

Stanford University   2004 — 2008
BA

Experience
The Aspen Institute  June 2015 - Present
FairVote  September 2014 - May 2015
Yale College Dean's Office  August 2013 - May 2014
Yale Undergraduate Admissions Office/Visitor Center   March 2011 - May 2014
JUNTA for Progressive Action  May 2013 - August 2013
MALDEF   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Windows, Customer Service, Report Writing, Opinion Writing, Blogging, Newsletters, Nonprofits

Education
Yale University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Ethics, Politics, and Economics

Universidad de Salamanca   2012 — 2012
Geografia e Historia

Experience
Arizona Department of Health Services  May 2014 - Present
MALDEF   September 2013 - January 2014
The White House  May 2013 - August 2013
Ashoka  January 2013 - May 2013
DriveTime  May 2012 - September 2012
AmeriCorps  August 2011 - December 2011
Chican@/Latin@ Student Affairs   August 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Teaching, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design, Proofreading, Event Planning, HTML, Social Media, Editing, Policy Analysis

Education
Claremont McKenna College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Government and Politics (United States), 10.5

Universidad Complutense de Madrid   2009 — 2012
Study Abroad, Ciencias Políticas (Political Science)

Experience
Melinna Teatrina   2011 - Present
About Productions   October 2012 - February 2013
Somos Mayfair  2011 - 2011
El Teatro Campesino  2006 - 2011
MALDEF   2007 - 2008

Skills
Theatre of the..., Acting, Voice Over, Theater Educator, Teatro Chicano, Theater..., Singing (Alto,..., Spanish translation, Fluent Spanish, Ethnic Studies/Chicano..., Educational Theater, Curriculum Development, Diversity Training, Anti-Oppression..., Mask Making (Paper..., Accents, Theatre of the Oppressed, Theatre, Spanish, Workshop Facilitation, Blogging, Editing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Dialects, Shakespeare, Drama, Plays, Improvisation, Dramaturgy, Physical Theatre, Playwriting

Education
New York University   2009 — 2010
MA, Educational Theatre

UC Berkeley   2002 — 2005
BA, Ethnic Studies/Mass Communication

Experience
Advancement Project  April 2012 - Present
US Department of Justice Civil Rights Divisin   April 2007 - April 2012
MALDEF   April 2002 - December 2006

Skills
Deep expertise in civil..., Civil Rights Litigation, Bilingual Spokesperson, Voting Rights, Language Access Rights, Constitutional Law, Community Outreach, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, International Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Women's Human Rights, Courts, Employment..., Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Spontaneous translation, Media, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Intersectionality, Political Campaigns, Human Rights, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Politics, Nonprofits

Education
American Univ. Washington College of Law   1989 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD), Civil and Human Rights

American University Washington College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Civil and Human Rights

Experience
Queens District Attorney's Office  August 2013 - December 2013
MALDEF   May 2012 - August 2012
Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis & Larsen   May 2009 - June 2011
Sybase  May 2008 - May 2009
Sherman Hall and Davis House Co-operative Housing   January 2008 - February 2009
Assemblyman Mark Leno's Office   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Research, Social Media, Analysis, Interviews, Immigration Law, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Outlook, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Litigation

Education
Columbia Law School   2011 — 2014
J.D. Expected 2014, Law

University of California, Berkeley   2005 — 2009
B.A., Legal Studies

Experience
MALDEF   May 2013 - Present

Education
Stanford University   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies

UCLA   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Development Studies

Experience
Law Offices of Nader Hasan   September 2013 - Present
Arlington County Circuit Court  August 2012 - August 2013
Washington College of Law Criminal Defense Clinic   August 2011 - May 2012
Public Broadcasting Service  February 2012 - April 2012
Washington College of Law General Practice Clinic  January 2011 - December 2011
MALDEF   May 2011 - August 2011
Arlington Circuit Court   January 2011 - April 2011
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Courts, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Immigration Law, Civil Rights, Spanish, Westlaw, International Law, Lexis

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2009 — 2012
JD

George Mason University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Global Affairs- Latin America and Global Diplomacy

Experience
American Bar Association  July 2014 - Present
MALDEF   November 2011 - November 2013
Fried Frank  January 2010 - November 2011
Washington College of Law - Immigrants' Rights Clinic   August 2008 - May 2009
Washington College of Law - Legal Rhetoric Department   August 2007 - April 2008
Farmworker Legal Services  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Rights Law, Civil Rights Litigation, International Human..., Human Rights Advocacy, Public Policy, International Law, Civil Rights, Policy Analysis, Human Rights

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Pittsburgh   2004 — 2006
Master's degree, International Development

Boston University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, History, Spanish

Experience
The Versatile PhD   January 2010 - Present
Work For Us   June 1999 - May 2010
Los Angeles Children's Chorus  August 2004 - November 2006
MALDEF   June 2003 - June 2004
TreePeople  January 2003 - June 2003
The Ohio State University  September 1996 - December 2000
California State University, Northridge  September 1993 - June 1995
Film and Television Industry  September 1986 - September 1991
Renaissance Entertainment Corporation   1980 - 1990

Skills
Higher Education, Leadership, Community Organizing, Community Building, Program Development, Program Management, Career Development, Career Education, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Motivational Speaking, Engaging Public Speaker, Public Speaking, Online Publishing, Writing, Editing, Qualitative Research, Non-profits, Grant Writing

Education
The Ohio State University   1996 — 2000
Ph.D., English (Rhetoric and Composition)

California State University-Northridge   1991 — 1995
M.A., English (Rhetoric and Composition)

California Institute of the Arts   1982 — 1986
B.F.A., Dramatic Film

Experience
McKinsey & Company  May 2014 - August 2014
CEB  October 2012 - July 2013
Corporate Executive Board  July 2011 - September 2012
Corporate Executive Board  September 2009 - July 2011
Corporate Executive Board  September 2007 - September 2009
Ashoka  August 2006 - October 2006
Ashoka  May 2006 - August 2006
MALDEF   May 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Research, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, Management Consulting, International..., Strategy, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Blogging

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Duke University   2003 — 2007
BA, Public Policy Studies; African and African American Studies

Georgetown Day School

Experience
The Law Offices of Sarah Unger   July 2013 - Present
Pomerleau Wood LLP   September 2009 - June 2013
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General  June 2008 - August 2008
MALDEF   June 2007 - August 2007
Loeffler Jonas & Tuggey LLP   June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Criminal Law, Appellate Advocacy, Immigration Law, Appeals, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation, Trial Practice, Courts, Trials, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Torts, Depositions, Hearings

Education
Boston University School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D.

Princeton University   2002 — 2006
A.B., History

Alamo Heights

Experience
Liberty Hill Foundation  August 1981 - Present
UCLA  1980 - 1981
MALDEF   1978 - 1979

Skills
Grants, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Leadership, Program Development, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Research, Event Planning, Program Management, Capacity Building, Organizational..., Management, Community Organizing, Community Development, Strategy, Grant Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Non-profit..., Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis

Education
St. Mary's College of California   1971 — 1975

Experience
National Immigration Law Center  March 2013 - Present
MALDEF   February 2010 - March 2013
UCLA School of Law  May 2009 - February 2010
MALDEF   October 2007 - May 2009
Equal Justice Society  2006 - 2007
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights  2005 - 2006
College Track  1999 - 2001

Skills
Civil Rights, Litigation, Constitutional Law, Immigration Policy, Trials, Immigration Law

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   2001 — 2004
J.D.

San Jose State University   1998 — 2001
B.A,, Sociology

Experience
The Tellez Law Firm   January 2007 - Present
In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers   2007 - Present
MALDEF   2002 - 2004
Fried Frank  1999 - 2001

Skills
Immigration Law, Immigration Issues, Litigation, Family Law, International Law, Legal Advice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Human Rights, Courts, Aztec Dance, Aztec Culture, Legal Issues

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Yale University   1992 — 1996
BA, Political Science

Experience
UC Merced  March 2015 - Present
UC Merced  March 2012 - February 2015
UC Merced  February 2005 - March 2012
UC Merced  January 2004 - February 2005
Central Valley Opportunity Center  2000 - 2002
MALDEF   1999 - 2000

Skills
Student Affairs, Higher Education, Student Development, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Program Development, Leadership Development, Student Engagement, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Grants, Program Evaluation, Student Leadership, Residence Life, Budgets, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Policy, Data Analysis, Research, Leadership, Higher Education..., Alumni Relations, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Human Resources, Employee Training, Financial Reporting, Simultaneous..., Consecutive..., Spanish/English..., Resume Writing

Education
CSU Stanislaus   2001 — 2005
MPA, Public Administration

San Francisco State University   1996 — 1998
Academic Certificate Program, Spanish/English Interpretation (Legal/Court)

UC Berkeley   1987 — 1992
BA, Sociology

Experience
MALDEF   September 2011 - Present
MALDEF   May 2010 - September 2010
Wells Fargo Capital Finance  May 2009 - September 2009
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress  2007 - 2008
United States Senator Barbara Boxer  September 2006 - December 2006

Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D., Law

University of California, Los Angeles   2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science, Public Affairs

Experience
IDRA   September 1975 - Present
Intercultural Development Research Association  October 1999 - September 2011
National PTA  July 2006 - June 2010
NCCHM   January 1998 - May 2006
Leadership Learning Community  September 2002 - June 2005
San Antonio Community Education Program (CELP)   June 1996 - June 2005
National Coalition of Advocates for Students   October 1985 - September 2002
LULAC  August 1990 - August 2002
National Association for Bilingual Education   June 1999 - June 2001
MALDEF   October 1990 - August 1998

Skills
Training of trainers, Strategic Planning for..., Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Teaching, Non-profits, Team Building, Coaching, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Research, Spanish, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Organizational..., Training, Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Workshop Facilitation, Public Relations, Project Management, Fundraising, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Grants, E-Learning, Project Planning, Social Media, Budgets, Conflict Resolution, Social Networking, English, System Administration, Leadership, Program Management, Negotiation, Change Management, Team Leadership, Government, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Program Development, Executive Coaching, Management, Instructional Design

Education
Buhddist Meditation   1999 — 2003
Meditation

Re-Evaluation Counseling   1975 — 1990
Peer Counseling

Antioch University   1970 — 1972
M.Ed., Bilingual Education

St. Edward's University   1960 — 1964
B.A., English, Philosophy

Experience
Musa-Obregon & Associates  October 2014 - Present
Musa-Obregon & Associates  November 2013 - October 2014
Hofstra University  January 2013 - June 2013
New York Legal Assistance Group  September 2012 - November 2012
MALDEF   May 2012 - August 2012
Law Offices of Ricky Malik, P.C.   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Civil Rights, Client Representation, Legal Research, Immigration Issues, Motions, Asylum, Political Asylum, Removal Defense, Client Intake, Immigration Appeals, Motions to Reopen, Cancellation of Removal, Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Westlaw, Research, LexisNexis

Education
Hofstra University School of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D.

University of Maryland College Park   2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science, Philosophy

Experience
Roosevelt Institute  August 2014 - Present
Radio Ambulante   November 2012 - July 2014
Laurie Ignacio   January 2011 - July 2014
Presente.org, a project of Citizen Engagement Lab   September 2009 - July 2012
The Greenlining Institute  September 2008 - August 2009
MALDEF   January 2006 - June 2006

Skills
Online Fundraising, Email Advocacy, Digital Organizing, Fundraising, Advocacy, Public Relations, Public Policy, Social Media, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Blogging, Event Planning, Coalitions, Immigration Policy, Radio, Immigration Issues, Politics, Online Advertising, Grassroots Organizing, Podcasting, Content Management, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Editing, Nonprofits, Grassroots

Education
Pomona College   2004 — 2008
BA

University of California, Berkeley   2007 — 2007
Public Policy & International Affairs Fellow

School of Visual Arts   2014 — 2014
Coursework

Phillips Academy   2000 — 2004

Experience
SEIU Local 721  January 2014 - Present
Association of California State Supervisors   December 2011 - January 2014
Writers Guild of America West  May 2009 - November 2011
SEIU Local 1000  February 2006 - May 2009
Neighborhood Legal Services  September 2001 - February 2006
MALDEF   January 2001 - May 2001
Dependency Court Legal Services   May 2000 - August 2000
California Attorney General  May 1999 - August 1999
Casa de Proyecto Libertad   August 1994 - March 1995

Skills
Employment Law, Arbitration, Labor Relations, Hearings, Discrimination, Grievances, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Nonprofits, Trials, Civil Rights, Employment..., Collective Bargaining, Negotiation

Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University   1999 — 2001
JD, Civil Rights

Seattle University School of Law   1998 — 1999

University of San Francisco   1987 — 1992
BA, English/Philosophy

Experience
WIN - Women's Information Network  September 2015 - Present
Quorum Analytics Inc.  July 2015 - August 2015
MALDEF   January 2015 - May 2015
P16Plus Council of Greater Bexar County   December 2014 - May 2015
Democracy Works  August 2014 - May 2015
Campaign for a Presidential Youth Council  August 2012 - May 2015
Trinity Progressives   November 2011 - May 2015
City of San Antonio  September 2014 - December 2014
China Energy Fund Committee   May 2014 - June 2014
United States District Courthouse – Western District of Texas   January 2014 - May 2014

Education
Trinity University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Shanghai Jiao Tong University   2014 — 2014
Joint-led Study Abroad program between Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, China

Syracuse University   2013 — 2013

The Academy of Science and Technology at The Woodlands College Park High School   2008 — 2011
High School Diploma

Experience
Harvard University  June 2014 - August 2014
MALDEF   September 2013 - December 2013
White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics  June 2013 - August 2013
University of Southern California  January 2013 - August 2013
Breed Street Shul Project   January 2013 - May 2013
Univision Communications Inc.  September 2012 - January 2013

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Leadership, Customer Service, Spanish, Editing, Leadership Development, Nonprofits

Education
University of Southern California   2012 — 2015
Political Science and American Studies & Ethnicity (Chicano/Latino Studies), 3.9/4.0

Glendale Community College   2011 — 2012

Pasadena City College   2011 — 2012

Experience
Quantech Services, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Integrated Data Services  May 2011 - March 2013
MALDEF   October 2009 - May 2011
United States Army  July 2002 - July 2010
City of Placentia  May 2009 - September 2009
California Department of Housing and Community Development  June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Program Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Client-server software..., Accounting principles..., Microsoft Office, Database Management, Database Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Records Management, DoD Financial..., Comprehensive Cost and..., DoD accounting databases, Electronic Document..., Ad-hoc Reports, Accounting, Data Analysis, Access, Project Management, Project Planning, Policy, Government, Analysis, Training, Management, Community Development, Proposal Writing

Education
University of California, Irvine   2007 — 2009
Masters, Urban and Regional Planning

University of California, Riverside   2000 — 2005
B.S., Economics/ Admin Studies

Experience
BuildASign.com  September 2014 - Present
The Art of Applying   August 2014 - August 2014
The Girls Empowerment Network  July 2013 - July 2014
MALDEF   January 2013 - July 2013
AAUW  August 2012 - December 2012
Girls Inc.  June 2012 - August 2012
Amherst College Center for Community Engagement  September 2009 - May 2012
The University of Texas at Austin  June 2011 - August 2011
Wediko Children’s Services - New Hampshire Summer Program   June 2010 - August 2010

Education
Amherst College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Centro Universitario de Estudios Hispánicos de Hamilton College   2011 — 2011

A.N. McCallum High School - Fine Arts Academy   2004 — 2008

Austin Community College   2014 — 2015

Experience
JONES DAY®  October 2014 - Present
Jones Day  May 2013 - July 2013
MALDEF   September 2012 - December 2012
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development   May 2012 - August 2012
The Equity Center   January 2011 - June 2011
Rylo Consulting  June 2010 - December 2010
Rylo Consulting  January 2010 - May 2010
EMILY's List  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Public Policy, Fundraising, Research, Politics, Social Media, Analysis, Legal Research, Finance, Westlaw, Legislation, Litigation, Newsletters, Lexis, Civil Litigation

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Austin   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Communication; Plan II Honors

Experience
SK+G Advertising  June 2014 - Present
TELUS  April 2013 - May 2014
Wells Fargo  August 2012 - December 2012
Dj's Bridals & Formalwear   June 2011 - September 2011
Univesity of La Verne   February 2006 - May 2006
Citibank  June 2005 - August 2005
University of La Verne  September 2002 - November 2004
MALDEF   June 2004 - August 2004
Los Angeles Office: Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard   April 2001 - June 2001

Skills
DFA, Online Advertising, Management, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Retention, DFA Reporting..., Account Management, Time Management, Vendor Management, Sales, DFA Troubleshooting, DART for Advertisers, Advertising, Data Entry, HTML, E-commerce, Google Analytics, Analytics, Business Relationship..., Foreign Languages, Sales Operations, Databases, Spanish, Contact Center, Technical Support, E-commerce Optimization, HTML scripting, Call Center, Programming Languages, Database Administration, Online Data Entry, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Small Business, CRM, Access, Testing, Teamwork, SQL, Security, CSS, Microsoft Office, Marketing, PHP, Networking, JavaScript, Web Analytics

Education
Western New Mexico University   2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science/Business Admin.

University of La Verne   2002 — 2005
Computer Science

Universitat de Barcelona / University of Barcelona   2004 — 2004
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

1st Academy School of Insurance   2013 — 2013
Insurance Pre-licensing, Health and Life Insurance

Experience
New York Legal Assistance Group  February 2015 - Present
New York Immigration Coalition  September 2014 - January 2015
Rinaldi, Finkelstein & Franklin, LLC   October 2013 - September 2014
United Farm Workers Foundation   June 2013 - October 2013
The Journal of Labor and Immigration   November 2012 - October 2013
MALDEF   October 2012 - December 2012
Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Adult Correctional Institution   June 2010 - May 2012
New York Civil Liberties Union  July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Data Analysis, Public Relations, Writing, Public Policy, Political Science, Editing, Strategic Planning, Wordpress, Legal Research, Blogging, Leadership, Political Campaigns, WordPress, Teaching

Education
Brown University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy: Ethics & Political Philosophy

Brown University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science: Political Theory

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

The Webb Schools of California   2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, High School Diploma

Experience
UTHSCSA  December 2012 - Present
City of Richardson  February 2012 - November 2012
San Jacinto River Authority  February 2010 - April 2012
City of San Antonio  February 2007 - February 2010
Wells Fargo Bank  August 2004 - February 2007
MALDEF   January 2004 - May 2004

Skills
Government, Policy, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Public Policy, Economic Development, Local Government, Grants, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Community Development, Politics, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Fundraising, Workshop Facilitation, Event Planning, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Organizational...

Education
St. Mary's University   2005 — 2006
MPA, Public Administration

St. Mary's University   2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science

Experience
Foundation for Fair Contracting   November 2014 - Present
Brian Hart for DC Council At-Large   September 2014 - November 2014
NJ Transit  June 2014 - August 2014
Kasirer Consulting, LLC   May 2013 - December 2013
MALDEF   May 2013 - August 2013
Colleran, O'Hara & Mills L.L.P.   July 2011 - April 2013
Queens District Attorney's Office  September 2012 - December 2012
Queens District Attorney's Office  January 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Arbitration, Legal Issues, Westlaw, Research, Immigration Law, Trials, Civil Rights, Government, Courts, Litigation, Legislative Relations, Legislation, Legal Writing, Lexis, Criminal Law, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Hearings, Legislative Research, Administrative Law, Policy Analysis, Politics, Constitutional Law, Civil Litigation, Policy, Press Releases, Legislative Affairs, Governmental Affairs, Civil Rights Law, Coalitions, Spanish, Municipal Law, Legislative Policy, Political Campaigns, Employment Law, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Government Relations, Editing, Fundraising, Political Science, Mediation, Appeals, Event Planning, Social Media, LexisNexis

Education
Seton Hall University School of Law   2010 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Fordham University   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Iona College   2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Lux Bus America  November 2013 - Present
Fisher & Phillips LLP  March 2013 - November 2013
Winston & Strawn LLP  May 2011 - October 2012
Morrison & Foerster LLP  October 2007 - May 2011
United States District Court, Northern District of California  January 2006 - May 2006
MALDEF   May 2005 - August 2005
California State Senate  August 2003 - July 2004
California State Senate  September 2002 - August 2003

Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law   2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor

University of California, Berkeley   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, History & Political Science

Experience
City Year  August 2015 - Present
Postal Operations Center, Occidental College   March 2014 - May 2015
MALDEF   June 2014 - August 2014
Los Angeles Community Action Network  January 2014 - May 2014
Tiger Cooler, Occidental College   September 2011 - May 2014
Office of Community Engagement, Occidental College   March 2013 - March 2013
Career Development Center, Occidental College   January 2013 - January 2013
Annandale Elementary School   September 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Spanish, Research, Event Planning, Intrapersonal Skills, Community Outreach, Critical Thinking, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Qualitative Research, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Patience, Work Well Independently, Works Well in Groups, Flexibility

Education
Occidental College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Latino/a and Latin American Studies

Experience
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP   November 2014 - Present
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo   October 2012 - October 2014
MALDEF   April 2012 - October 2012
Los Angeles City Attorney's Office  June 2010 - August 2010
Superior Court of CA, County of Los Angeles   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Rights, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Public Interest, Immigration Law, Non-profits

Education
Stanford University Law School   2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Southern California   2004 — 2008
B.A., Art History, Political Science

Experience
Western Washington University  September 2013 - Present
Severson & Werson  April 2012 - June 2013
AlvaradoSmith APC  December 2009 - April 2012
Morrison & Foerster LLP  September 2005 - March 2009
Heller Ehrman  October 2003 - July 2005
Heller Ehrman  May 2002 - August 2002
MALDEF   May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Civil Rights, Competition Law, Product Liability, Courts, Bankruptcy, Securities Litigation, Criminal Law

Education
Columbia University School of Law   2000 — 2003
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Stanford University   1999 — 2000
M.A., Spanish

Stanford University   1995 — 1999
B.A., English and Spanish

Experience
Law Offices of Ronzio & Associates   September 2007 - Present
MALDEF   May 2006 - September 2006
Legal Aid Society of Orange County  January 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Intellectual Property, Mediation, Personal Injury, Legal Assistance, Employment Law, Lexis, Arbitration, Hearings, Trial Practice, Public Speaking, Legal Writing

Education
Whittier Law School   2003 — 2006
Doctor of Law (J.D.), International Law and Legal Studies

University of California, Berkeley   1998 — 2002
II Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government/ Latin American Literature

Experience
Tahirih Justice Center  September 2009 - Present
CASA of Maryland  September 2005 - September 2009
ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project  May 2004 - August 2004
MALDEF   January 2004 - May 2004
Virginia Justice Center for Farm and Immigrant Workers   May 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Civil Rights, Community Outreach, Courts, Human Rights, Immigration Issues, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Public Policy, Spanish

Education
American University, Washington College of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D.

Duke University
B.A., Literature

School for International Training

Experience
Virginia Martinez Consulting   2011 - Present
Illinois Latino Family Commission   February 2013 - March 2015
MALDEF   2007 - 2011
UIC International Center for Health Leadership Development   1998 - 2007
Mujeres Latinas en Accion  October 1992 - May 1997
Voices for Illinois Children  March 1987 - March 1990

Skills
Community Outreach, Civil Rights, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Writing, Fundraising, popular education, Public Speaking, community building, Strategic Partnerships, Bilingual Proficiency, Policy Analysis, Popular Education, Coalitions, Event Planning, Grants, Proposal Writing, Teaching, Public Policy, Non-profits, Mediation, Legislation, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Leadership, Training, Community Building, Program Evaluation, Board Development, Politics, Community Organizing, Higher Education, Philanthropy, Research, Diversity Training, Program Management, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Legal Research, Community Development, Social Media, Nonprofits, Editing, Spanish, Youth Development, Human Rights, Volunteer Management, Litigation, Government, Legal Writing

Education
DePaul University College of Law   1972 — 1975
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology with honors

Experience
FValdezLaw PC   August 2007 - Present
Neighborhood Centers Inc.  June 2010 - April 2014
MECA  August 2007 - August 2009
University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic   September 2005 - August 2007
Catholic Charities  June 2004 - August 2004
MALDEF   July 2003 - August 2003
Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts  May 2003 - June 2003
Political Asylum Project of Austin   January 2003 - April 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Legal Research, Research, Spanish, Legal Writing, Policy Analysis, Immigration Law, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Courts, Community Organizing, Appeals, Hearings, Nonprofits, Policy, Legal Advice, Human Rights, Legal Issues, Administrative Law, Wills

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2002 — 2005
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of Texas at Austin   1997 — 2002
B.A, Latin American Studies and Mexican American Studies

Experience
Healthcare Workforce Development Division, OSHPD   March 2012 - Present
Health Professions Education Foundation   March 2012 - November 2012
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development  June 2011 - March 2012
Health Professions Education Foundation   April 2008 - June 2011
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California  October 2003 - March 2008
Western Center on Law and Poverty  March 2003 - September 2003
Children's Advocacy Institute  January 2001 - March 2003
MALDEF   June 1999 - January 2003

Skills
Public Policy, Government Relations, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Program Development, Lobbying, Economic Development, Policy, Public Relations, Grants, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Coalitions, Grant Writing, Research, Politics, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Fundraising, Legislation, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Strategic Communications, Government, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing

Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The LBJ School of Public Affairs   1997 — 1999
Masters, Public Affairs

University of California, Berkeley   1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Economy

Experience
MALDEF   August 2015 - Present
Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals  September 2014 - July 2015
United States District Court, Western District of Texas  September 2013 - August 2014
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid  November 2010 - September 2013
Vinson and Elkins  May 2009 - July 2009
Vinson and Elkins  May 2008 - July 2008
St. Joseph Services, Casa de Providencia   September 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Courts, Corporate Law, Motions, Hearings, Legal Assistance

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D.

University of Notre Dame   2002 — 2006
B.A., History

Trinity College, Dublin   2004 — 2005
Study Abroad, History, Irish Studies

Experience
MALDEF   April 2011 - March 2013
Latham & Watkins LLP  September 2006 - March 2011
Munger, Tolles & Olson   2004 - 2004

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Securities Regulation, Trials, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Class Actions, Courts, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Unfair Competition, Corporate Governance, Mediation, Securities Litigation

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2003 — 2006
Juris Doctor, Law

Stanford University   1997 — 2001
BA, Psychology, History, and Sociology

Experience
ScottMadden, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
AUA & Associates   January 2012 - Present
Accellion  2010 - Present
Quantum Crossings Inc.   2002 - Present
The Hackett Group  January 2009 - July 2014
MALDEF   January 2008 - July 2011
SAP  October 2008 - June 2009
theCentroGroup, LLC   April 2002 - May 2009
BTM Corporation  February 2008 - January 2009
Lucidiom Inc.  May 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Business Transformation, Program Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Integration, Mergers, Acquisition Integration, Organizational Design, Shared Services, Change Management, Business Process..., Offshoring, Leadership, Governance, Managed Services, Project Portfolio..., Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, PMO, Consulting, ERP, Organizational..., Strategic Consulting, IT Outsourcing, Contract Negotiation, BPO, Operational Excellence, IT Service Management, SDLC, Outsourcing, Business Process, Executive Management, Management Consulting, Business Intelligence, IT Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Process..., Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, P&L Management, CRM, Telecommunications, E-commerce, Information Technology, Data Center, Professional Services, Enterprise Software, Go-to-market Strategy

Education
Harvard Business School   2003 — 2003
Executive Development Program & Corporate Board Certification

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business   2001 — 2001
Corporate Board Certification Program

New Jersey Institute of Technology   1971 — 1975
BS EE/BioMed, Engineering

Experience
Real Art Ways  October 2013 - Present
Connecticut River Academy   August 2011 - October 2013
MALDEF   May 2008 - July 2009
Gallery Services   August 2007 - April 2008
ARTScorpsLA   July 2006 - July 2007
Tang Teaching Museum  December 2004 - June 2006
Tang Teaching Museum  2005 - 2006

Skills
Leadership, Community Development, Program Management, Nonprofits, Special Education, Urban Education, Literacy, Teaching English as a..., Visual Arts, Teaching, Civic Engagement, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Program Development, Event Management, Curriculum Design

Education
The University of Edinburgh   2009 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Painting

Skidmore College   2001 — 2005
BS, Spanish Language and Literatures, Studio Art

Goodwin College

Experience
NALEO Educational Fund  January 2008 - Present
ASU Foundation  February 2006 - December 2007
NALEO Educational Fund  January 1995 - February 2006
Tomas Rivera Policy Institute  1993 - 1995
MALDEF   1991 - 1993

Education
Arizona State University
B.A., Political Science

Experience
North Los Angeles County Regional Center  May 2014 - Present
North Los Angeles County Regional Center  March 2014 - May 2014
First 5 LA  September 2013 - December 2013
Prop 10 / First 5   2004 - August 2013
American Heart Association  February 2002 - April 2004
MALDEF   1988 - 1992

Skills
Non-profits, Philanthropy, Program Development, Fundraising, Public Policy, Grants, Community Engagement, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Program Management, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Policy, Capacity Building

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Work

Experience
ACLU of Southern California  February 2011 - Present
ACLU of Southern California  October 2009 - February 2011
ACLU of Southern California  August 2005 - October 2009
MALDEF   July 2000 - August 2005
MALDEF   May 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Civil Rights, Litigation, Public Policy, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Westlaw, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Community Outreach

Education
Columbia University School of Law   1991 — 1994
JD

Columbia University in the City of New York   1986 — 1990
BA, Philosophy

Experience
Office of Executive Inspector General  August 2011 - Present
Jenner & Block  November 2009 - August 2011
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago  January 2009 - April 2009
MALDEF   September 2008 - December 2008
Jenner & Block  May 2008 - August 2008
Chicago Board of Education  May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Courts

Education
DePaul University College of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D.

University of Iowa   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Political Science with an emphasis in Law and Politics

Experience
Children's Hospital Los Angeles  Development ManagerNational MS Society1998 - 2000
MALDEF   January 1995 - October 1998

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, English, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, HTML, Negotiation, Editing, Project Management, Fundraising

Education
Glendale Community College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts (AA)

Experience
University of Michigan Law School Human Trafficking Clinic  September 2014 - May 2015
MALDEF   June 2014 - August 2014
Illinois Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor  May 2014 - June 2014
California Department of Business Oversight (formerly Department of Corporations)   May 2013 - August 2013
Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym Ltd.   2010 - 2012
Kirkland & Ellis LLP  October 2007 - July 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Litigation

Education
University of Michigan Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Northwestern University   2003 — 2007
B.S., Social Policy

Humboldt University of Berlin
German

Experience
Westermann Sheehy Keenan Samaan & Aydelott, LLP   September 2015 - Present
Washington and Lee University  September 2014 - May 2015
Washington and Lee University  May 2014 - September 2014
United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC)   May 2013 - July 2013
The Posse Foundation  January 2011 - March 2013
Arnold & Porter  August 2010 - August 2012
MALDEF   May 2009 - July 2009
Coray Gurnitz Consulting  May 2008 - July 2008
Coray Gurnitz Consulting  May 2007 - July 2007

Skills
PowerPoint, Policy, English-Fluent, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Spanish-Conversant, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Leadership, Italian-Fluent, Amharic-Conversant, Microsoft Word, Outlook, French-Conversant, Windows, Legal Writing, Litigation, Immigration Law, Nonprofits, International Relations, Event Planning

Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctorate

Bucknell University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Italian

Experience
Office of the Attorney General of Illinois   April 2013 - Present
Illinois Legal Aid Online  December 2012 - April 2013
Law Offices of Colleen M. McLaughlin   August 2011 - October 2012
Caffarelli & Siegel Ltd.   January 2011 - July 2011
Illinois Legal Aid Online  January 2010 - December 2010
Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Civil Rights Bureau   May 2010 - August 2010
Seventh Circuit -U.S. Court of Appeals   September 2009 - November 2009
MALDEF   May 2009 - July 2009
NYC Department of Education  2003 - 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Spanish-speaking, Teaching

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law

City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College   2003 — 2006
Master of Arts, Spanish Language and Literature

The Johns Hopkins University   1999 — 2003
Bachelors, History, Spanish

Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School

Experience
Melissa Lesniak, Esq.   November 2012 - Present
State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section   June 2014 - Present
Texas Humane Legislation Network - South Central Chapter   February 2012 - October 2015
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid  January 2012 - April 2012
Texas Humane Legislation Network   May 2011 - December 2011
St. Mary's University School of Law   August 2010 - December 2011
MALDEF   February 2011 - July 2011
Stone Loughlin & Swanson, LLP   May 2008 - May 2009
Ritsema & Lyon, P.C.   August 2007 - May 2008
Donlin, Bedell & Berg   February 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Research, Client Interfacing, Writing Skills, Legal Research, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Lexis, Family Law, Appeals, Trials, Depositions, CRM, Legal Issues, Criminal Defense, Wills, Estate Planning, Courts, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law   2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law; Animal Advocacy; Wills, Estates & Trust; Tax Law

Oakland Community College   2003 — 2004
Paralegal, Certificate

Oakland University   1999 — 2000
Bachelor, General Studies; Business Communication and Literature

Oakland Community College   1998 — 1999
Associate's Degree, Automotive Body Design Engineering

Experience
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles  October 2008 - Present
MALDEF   July 1997 - June 1999
ACLU of Southern California  September 1991 - September 1997

Skills
Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Fundraising, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Public Interest, Public Policy, Litigation, Civil Rights, Nonprofits, Mediation, Human Rights, Advocacy, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Management, Strategy

Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law   1986 — 1989
J.D., Law

University of California, Los Angeles   1981 — 1985
B.A., Political Science and French

Experience
Council of Chief State School Officers  January 2012 - Present
US Senate  April 2009 - January 2012
MALDEF   2004 - 2008
Brustein & Manasevit  2004 - 2005
Hayward High School  1997 - 2000

Skills
Public Policy, Non-profits, Federal Government, Education Policy, Policy Analysis, Educational Technology, Program Development, Public Speaking, Coalitions, Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Government, Grant Writing, Grants, International Relations, Legislation, Legislative Relations, Nonprofits, Policy, Political Campaigns, Politics, Program Evaluation

Education
Georgetown University Law Center   2000 — 2003
JD

University of San Francisco   1996 — 1997
Bilingual Teaching Credential, Education

University of California, Berkeley   1991 — 1995
BA, Comparative Literature

Lamar High School

Experience
Disability Rights Texas  May 2015 - Present
De Mott, McChesney, Curtright & Armendáriz, LLP   August 2013 - May 2015
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid  August 2009 - May 2013
University of Texas School of Law Domestic Violence Clinic   January 2008 - May 2008
University of Texas School of Law  October 2007 - May 2008
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.   2008 - 2008
MALDEF   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Appeals, Family Law, Legal Writing, Courts, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Legal Issues, Immigration Law

Education
The University of Texas School of Law   2006 — 2009
juris doctorate

University of Notre Dame   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, political science

Experience
First 5 LA  April 2012 - Present
First 5 LA  December 2009 - April 2012
Medical Writes   January 2008 - December 2009
Latino Issues Forum  March 2004 - December 2005
USC Tobacco Industry Monitoring & Evaluation Project   June 2003 - March 2004
MALDEF   October 1999 - August 2001

Education
USC   2001 — 2003
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Occidental College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology & Spanish Literary Studies

Experience
City of Los Angeles  August 2001 - Present
City of Los Angeles  March 1999 - August 2001
MALDEF   1995 - February 1999

Skills
Administrative..., Government, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Administration, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Research, Local Government, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Management

Education
East Los Angeles College

Watterson College
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Experience
MALDEF   April 2013 - Present

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Immigration Law, Civil Rights, Public Policy, Courts, Criminal Law, Lexis, Appeals, Litigation, Trials, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation, Class Actions, Research, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach

Education
University of Houston Law Center   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (JD)

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government   2005 — 2007
MPP