Experience
Marriott International  April 2011 - Present
Marriott International, Inc.   December 2007 - April 2011
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital  June 2006 - December 2007
Heinz Family Philanthropies   May 2005 - May 2006
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2004 - May 2005
Office of Former Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY)   August 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Media Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Editing, Research, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Press Releases, Grant Writing, Spanish, Program Development, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Leadership Development, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Training, Leadership

Education
University of Notre Dame   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies

Experience
Public Health Solutions District Health Department   October 2014 - Present
Public Health Solutions District Health Department   October 2013 - Present
Hillside Health Care International  August 2011 - September 2013
Arkansas Children's Hospital  November 2011 - May 2013
Penrose Library  August 2010 - June 2011
Adelante Foundation  July 2010 - September 2010
Clean Wisconsin  June 2009 - July 2009
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Spanish, Microsoft Office, English, Excel, International..., Non-profits, Translation, Customer Relations, Economic Development, Non-profit..., Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Training, Fundraising, Management, Administration, Newsletters, Customer Service

Education
University of Denver   2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, International Development

University of the Ozarks   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Experience
U.S. Department of the Interior   August 2015 - Present
Self Employed  January 2013 - Present
Butt Thornton & Baehr PC  May 2015 - August 2015
Montgomery & Andrews  May 2014 - August 2014
Northwestern Mutual  May 2012 - December 2012
University of New Mexico  May 2011 - May 2012
University of New Mexico  September 2010 - May 2011
University of New Mexico  August 2010 - March 2011
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Strategic Financial..., Fundraising, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Student Affairs, Policy Analysis, Teaching, Nonprofits, Grants, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Higher Education, Event Management, Organizational..., Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Leadership, Editing, Staff Development, Social Networking, Public Relations

Education
The University of New Mexico School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

The University of New Mexico   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sign Language Interpretation and Translation, Political Science

Pojoaque Valley High School   2005 — 2008
High School Diploma

Experience
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   2012 - Present
Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman, CPAs   January 2011 - March 2012
For Rent Media Solutions  March 2007 - January 2011

Skills
Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Brand Development, Advertising

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1998 — 2002
BA, Communication

Experience
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)   February 2014 - Present
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   July 2012 - February 2014
University of Arizona  August 2008 - June 2012
The Leona Group, L.L.C. dba Alta Vista High School   June 2007 - September 2008
The Leona Group, L.L.C. dba Alta Vista High School   January 2007 - May 2007

Skills
Higher Education, Event Planning, Budget Management, Leadership Development, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Spanish, Photoshop, Counseling, Budgets, Training, Research, Leadership, Student Affairs, Program Management, Recruiting, Program Development, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Project Management, Time Management

Education
University of Arizona   2009 — 2011
M.S., MAS Critical Education & Migration Studies

University of Arizona   2007 — 2008
B.A., Political Science

St. Albans School   2002 — 2002
Certificate, School of Public Service

Experience
Education Pioneers  April 2013 - September 2014
Education Consortium of Central Los Angeles  November 2010 - June 2012
Los Angeles Unified School District  June 2011 - September 2011
The Raben Group, LLC   June 2007 - September 2010
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2006 - May 2007
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2006 - May 2007
AmeriCorps - Destination College   2005 - 2006

Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Project Management, Public Policy, Politics, Advocacy, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Research, Coalitions, Public Relations, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Policy, Non-profits, Leadership, Philanthropy, Professional Mentoring, Presentations, Faciltation, Community Development, Staff Development, Program Evaluation, Proposal Writing, Strategic Partnerships, Consultancy, Community Organizing, Grants, Grassroots Organizing, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Sustainability, Education Policy, Non-profit Program..., Recruiting, Training, Career Counseling, Program Management, Political Campaigns, Strategy, Legislation, Community Engagement, Qualitative Research, Workshop Facilitation, Government

Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelors, Sociology and Double Minors in Education and Public Policy

University of Southern California
Masters in Public Policy, Political Management Certificate

Experience
Pepperdine University  May 2015 - Present
Children's Court   June 2014 - Present
Tutor Doctor  September 2013 - Present
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   June 2013 - August 2013
La Promesa Early Learning Center   May 2010 - May 2013
Alianza  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Telephone Reception, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Schedules, Filing, Customer Service, Research, Academic Tutoring, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Tutoring, Government, Telephone Skills, Nonprofits, Legislation, Editing, Teaching English as a..., Teaching, Youth Mentoring, Youth Leadership, Language Arts, Fundraising, Student Affairs, TESOL, ESL, Classroom, Community Outreach, Child Development

Education
The University of New Mexico   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Sandia High School   2006 — 2010

Pepperdine University School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)

Experience
Publicidad Tere Suarez   June 2011 - Present
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2010 - November 2010
Publicidad Tere Suarez   June 2007 - February 2009

Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Spanish, Politics, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Political Campaigns, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Blogging

Education
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón   2007 — 2011
BS, Publicidad

Cupeyville School

Experience
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   May 2013 - Present
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   January 2012 - Present
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   September 2008 - January 2012
AMK Events   December 2003 - August 2007

Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Politics, Research

Education
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón   1999 — 2003
Bachelor in Communications, Major in Journalism

Experience
SME Entertainment Group  March 2013 - Present
Apex Events, LLC (DBA Apex Performance)   January 2013 - March 2013
Human Rights Campaign  May 2005 - November 2012
Human Rights Campaign  May 2005 - May 2007
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   February 2003 - April 2005

Skills
Talent Management, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Board Relations, Event Production, Event Planning, Leadership, Budgets, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Community Development, Social Media, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Management, Social Networking, Corporate Events, Contract Negotiation, Publicity, Social Media Marketing, Training, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Facebook, Meeting Planning, Public Speaking

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

The George Washington University
Event Management Certificate Program

Experience
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals  March 2013 - Present
Best Consulting Services   January 2006 - March 2013
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   September 2003 - January 2006
National Council of La Raza  1995 - 1998

Skills
Public Speaking, Writing, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Government Relations, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Spanish, Program Evaluation, Affordable Housing, Executive Management, Disaster Response, Housing Economist, Leadership, Budget Process, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Policy, Nonprofits, Government, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Management, Budgets, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Grassroots Organizing, Grants, Legislation, Politics, Legislative Affairs, Political Campaigns, Grant Writing, Community Organizing, Editing, International Relations, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Data Analysis, Public Affairs, Proposal Writing, Program Development

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1962 — 1968
Master's, Economics, Institute of Latin American Studies

Experience
Oldham County Schools  August 2014 - Present
Teach Kentucky   June 2009 - Present
The Gardner School  August 2012 - July 2014
NY & Company  July 2010 - November 2013
Jefferson County Public Schools  September 2011 - February 2012
Waldorf School of Louisville  August 2010 - June 2011
Jefferson County Public Schools  July 2009 - July 2010
Centre College  2005 - 2009
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   June 2008 - August 2008
Boyle County Chamber of Commerce   June 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Spanish-speaking, Sales, Coaching, Event Planning, Teaching English as a..., Fundraising, Public Speaking, Spanish, Youth Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Restaurant Management, Tutoring, Early Childhood..., Parent-Teacher..., Differentiated..., Microsoft Word, Excel

Education
University of Louisville   2009 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education and ESL Endorsement, Elementary K-5; ESL Endorsment K-12

Centre College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: International Studies; Minors: Environmental Studies and Political Economy

Danville High School   2001 — 2005
Commonwealth Diploma

Experience
NALEO Educational Fund  April 2015 - Present
NALEO Educational Fund  September 2011 - April 2015
The Raben Group  August 2010 - September 2011
The Raben Group  July 2009 - August 2010
The Raben Group  June 2008 - July 2009
United States House of Representatives  September 2007 - May 2008
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Public Relations, Political Campaigns, Politics, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Social Media, Public Affairs, Speech Writing, Political Communication, Press Conferences, Writing, Pitching Stories, Opinion Writing, Events Coordination, CisionPoint, Marketing Communications

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Government, Anthropology

Experience
Gándara & González   January 2015 - Present
Law Office of Domingo Garcia, P.C.   February 2013 - December 2014
Organizing For America- Nevada  June 2012 - November 2012
The White House, Domestic Policy Council  January 2012 - June 2012
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2011 - May 2012
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2011 - December 2011
The Law Office of Domingo A. Garcia, P.C.   September 2010 - August 2011
U.S. Department of Justice   January 2010 - May 2010
City of Dallas Attorney’s Office   January 2007 - August 2007
United States Department of Defense  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Legal Research, Public Policy, Immigration Law, Courts, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Politics, Civil Rights, Legislative Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Justice, Research, Westlaw, Grassroots Organizing, Litigation, Policy, Civil Litigation, Legal Assistance, Community Organizing, Lexis, Coalitions, Employment Law, Legislation, Government, Trials

Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School   2007 — 2010
JD, Cum Laude, Law

The University of Texas at Arlington   2005 — 2006
Master of Arts (M.A.), Criminology

The University of Texas at Arlington   2003 — 2005
B.A, Criminology/ Criminal Justice

Experience
Gadsden High School   May 2014 - Present
Teach For America  August 2012 - Present
Congreessional Hispanic Caucus Institute   February 2012 - May 2012
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2011 - December 2011
El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos   January 2009 - August 2011
Working America  April 2008 - December 2008
St. Joseph Community Health   April 2004 - November 2007

Skills
Politics, Research, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Spanish, Community Organizing, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Community Development, Grassroots, Teaching, Higher Education, Political Science

Education
The University of New Mexico   2005 — 2011
Double Major in Pols and Spanish, International Relations, Feminist Theory and Literature

Experience
Obama for America  May 2012 - November 2012
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   February 2011 - April 2011
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid   May 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Legislative Relations, Politics, Community Organizing, Legislative Research, Policy Analysis, Votebuilder, Community Outreach, Voter Contact, GOTV, Legislation, Political Organization, Volunteer Management, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Government, Leadership, Political Science, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Policy, Speech Writing, Spanish, Grassroots

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Californians for Safety and Justice   March 2015 - Present
National Council of La Raza  February 2012 - March 2015
SEIU  May 2011 - February 2012
United States Student Association  May 2009 - May 2011
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2008 - May 2009
University of California Student Association  December 2007 - August 2008
Associated Students of the University of California  May 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Community Outreach, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Blogging, Media Relations, International Relations, Leadership, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Spanish, Policy Analysis

Education
UC Berkeley   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree

Bell High School   2000 — 2004

Experience
Accenture  November 2014 - Present
State Street  August 2013 - October 2014
Harvard Business School  June 2014 - August 2014
UCLA Anderson School of Management  July 2014 - July 2014
Goldman Sachs  November 2013 - November 2013
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate  January 2013 - June 2013
US Congress- Office of Senator Christopher Coons   September 2012 - November 2012
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2012 - November 2012
The Alliance for Business Leadership  June 2012 - September 2012
Harvard Kennedy School of Government  June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Spanish, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, International Relations, Leadership, Analysis, Social Media, Policy, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Training, Start-ups, Management, Financial Analysis

Education
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) Finance, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Economics

Experience
Arlington County  August 2014 - Present
La Fideo Productions   February 2011 - Present
Women in Film & Video  September 2012 - March 2013
Smithsonial Folklife Festival   June 2011 - July 2011
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   March 2010 - September 2010

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1997 — 2002
Dual B.A., Economics & Government

Experience
NATIVE HEALTH  April 2013 - September 2013
NATIVE HEALTH  2009 - 2013
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2012 - November 2012
American University  January 2012 - May 2012
Arizona Science Center  June 2010 - June 2011
Micra Partners   2010 - 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Editing, Nonprofits, Program Development, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing

Education
University of Arizona   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Public Policy & Public Administration

Experience
D&P Creative Strategies, LLC   March 2013 - Present
The Institute for Student Health   November 2010 - Present
Solidarity Strategies   January 2012 - February 2013
High Tech High Point Loma / High Tech Middle Chula Vista   2011 - 2012
Paul Public Charter School  August 2009 - June 2010
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 2008 - May 2009
Putney Student Travel - National Geographic Student Expeditions  June 2008 - July 2008
Center for Teaching International Relations  2006 - 2008
University of Denver - Costa Rica Study Abroad Program   November 2007 - December 2007
County of San Diego Auditor and Controller   2002 - 2006

Skills
Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Education, Health Education, Operating Budgets, International Relations, Cross-cultural Teams, Civil Society, Business Development, Events, Food, Fitness, K-12, Sustainability, Writing, Nonprofits, Government, International..., Public Relations, Leadership, Event Planning, Spanish, Editing, Project Management, Legislative Relations, Staff Development, Research

Education
University of Denver   2006 — 2008
M.A., International Studies

University of San Diego   2000 — 2004
BA, International Relations

St. Augustine High School   1996 — 2000

Experience
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services   October 2009 - Present
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   August 1998 - June 2008
Optical Society of America  1996 - 1998
Georgetown University Medical Center  1995 - 1996
University of Florida Alumni Association  1993 - 1995

Skills
Public Policy, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Legislative Relations, Government, Community Development, Non-profits, Grassroots Organizing, Nonprofits, Leadership, Coalitions, Policy, Volunteer Management, Speech Writing, Spanish, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Policy Analysis, Politics, Legislation, Social Media, Program Development, Political Campaigns, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Message Development, Event Management, Press Releases, Research, Philanthropy, Grants, Proposal Writing, Budget Management, Legislative Affairs, Staff Supervison &..., Public Affairs

Education
University of Florida   1991 — 1995
Telecommunications, Journalism & Communications

Experience
Office of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein   2008 - 2011
National Defense University  2008 - 2009
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   2007 - 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Political Science, Latin American Studies

University of San Francisco School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Experience
Garcia Immigration Law Firm   September 2011 - Present
Law Firm  May 2009 - September 2011
Alliance For Children  May 2008 - August 2008
National Immigration Law Center  August 2006 - April 2008
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   2006 - 2007

Skills
Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Immigration Law, Leadership, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Policy, Policy Analysis, Program Development, Public Policy, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Spanish, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law   2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor

University of Kansas   2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science & Latin American Studies

Experience
League of United Latin Americans Citizens   August 2012 - Present
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   September 2010 - April 2012
National Council of La Raza  January 2010 - June 2010
America Reads*America Counts  August 2009 - January 2010
Fleishman-Hillard International Communications  2008 - 2008

Skills
Policy Analysis, Non-profits, Government Relations, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Youth Leadership, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Community Development, Community Organizing, Politics, Grants, Nonprofits

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2010 — 2010
BA, American Studies

Experience
NVCC  2008 - Present
Georgetown University  January 2006 - May 2008
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute   2004 - 2005

Skills
Intercultural..., Community Outreach, Teaching, Research, Curriculum Development, Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, ImageNow, SEVIS, Study Abroad Programs, Cross-cultural, Immigration Issues, F1 Visa Regulations, J1 Visa Regulations, ESL, Admissions, Higher Education, International Education, Public Speaking, Nonprofits

Education
University of San Diego   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

University of San Diego   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature

St. Claire's International College