PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CALIFORNIA AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK Sacramento, California
Director, Policy & Outreach (December 2018 – Present)
In this role, l lead all aspect’s of CAN’s policy and advocacy related activities including:
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Sacramento, California
Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Lead, Expanded Learning Division (August 2012 – November 2018)
CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE Sacramento, California
Treasury Officer, CAEATFA (March 2010-August 2012)
Analyst, Public Finance Division (August 2009 – February 2010)
CALIFORNIA CAPITOL FELLOWS PROGRAM Sacramento, California
Executive Fellow: State Treasurer’s Office (October 2008 – August 2009)
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, CSUF, INC Fullerton, California
President & CEO (July 2006 – June 2008)
Director, Policy & Outreach (December 2018 – Present)
In this role, l lead all aspect’s of CAN’s policy and advocacy related activities including:
- Coalition building with traditional and non-traditional partners;
- Legislation tracking;
- Conducting policy research, analysis, and dissemination;
- Working with elected officials and decision-makers around policy and legislation development;
- Responding to policy developments on behalf of CAN;
- Representing CAN at legislative meetings and hearings;
- Representing CAN and the field at stakeholder meetings; and
- Developing and facilitating advocacy materials and trainings.
- Development and implementation of communications strategies including social media, newsletters, and web development, design, and management;
- Support development of all CAN publications;
- Organize, lead, and facilitate meetings of stakeholders and practitioners including funders, California
- Department of Education Leadership, County Office of Education and School District Leadership, higher education leadership, non-profit and CBO Leadership, expanded learning program staff, and others;
- Develop and retain key stakeholder relationships including with the CAN Leadership Team and internal committees/workgroups, and field-based committee work and communications;
- Ensures strategic collaboration with appropriate internal and external personnel to accomplish organizational goals and objectives; and
- Organize and implement conferences and events.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Sacramento, California
Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Lead, Expanded Learning Division (August 2012 – November 2018)
- Oversee the development and implementation of a strategic plan that will reshape the Division to focus on providing high quality expanded learning opportunities for California’s youth.
- Recruit, oversee, and maintain strong relationships with volunteers and stakeholders engaged with planning and implementation process.
- Support internal Division improvements to ensure implementation of the strategic plan.
- Design and facilitate in-person and remote meetings/forums to support strategic plan implementation.
- Monitor and analyze California public policy that may impact the Division.
- Create and execute communication strategies, including creating and utilizing a website, social media accounts, and other technology platforms to promote the Division and engage stakeholders with strategic planning efforts.
- Collaborate with team to raise and manage nearly $2,000,000 in grant funds to support strategic planning.
CALIFORNIA STATE TREASURER’S OFFICE Sacramento, California
Treasury Officer, CAEATFA (March 2010-August 2012)
- Implemented and managed new programs, particularly a $100 million annual sales and use tax exclusion: engaged stakeholders, coordinated program outreach, and developed program regulations and processes.
- Collaborated with industry partners to establish innovative environmental financing programs.
- Conducted budget reconciliations, generated long-term revenue projections, and forecasted future cash flows.
- Analyzed and monitored program applications; developed/utilized databases for data collection and reporting.
- Worked with the web administrator to maintain and update CAEATFA’s website.
- Served as lead analyst and assisted in training other analysts and staff members.
Analyst, Public Finance Division (August 2009 – February 2010)
- Reviewed and evaluated bond documents, cost of issuance, and underwriting fees for bond issuances.
- Tracked bond sale information for reporting purposes and gathered market and bond pricing information.
- Completed post bond sale activities including remittance advice and claim schedule submissions.
CALIFORNIA CAPITOL FELLOWS PROGRAM Sacramento, California
Executive Fellow: State Treasurer’s Office (October 2008 – August 2009)
- Assisted legislative unit with bill tracking, bill analysis, letter writing, and attending hearings.
- Coordinated marketing efforts with Public Affairs for new financing mechanisms for small businesses.
- Analyzed fee revenue data for bond issuing authorities in California and recommended new fee structures.
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, CSUF, INC Fullerton, California
President & CEO (July 2006 – June 2008)
- Managed 9 staff members and a $13 million annual operating budget, created yearly strategic plans, and established a long term strategic planning process.
- Advocated on behalf of the over 37,000 students of CSUF to key constituents.
- Coordinated the ASI Scholarship Program, Alumni Mentor Program, and Annual ASI Banquet.
- Chaired University Affairs Committee and promoted shared governance on campus.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Inspire Giving (2018 - Present)
BOOST Leadership Team (July 2014 - Present)
The BOOST Leadership Team provides big ideas, new connections, practical strategies and adds credibility to the planning process for the annual Best-Of-Out-Of-School-Time (BOOST) Conference.
MetroEDGE (March 2014 - Present)
- Leadership Council (2018-Present)
- Chair (2020-2021)
- Co-Chair (2019)
- MetroEDGE Project Liaison (2018)
BOOST Leadership Team (July 2014 - Present)
The BOOST Leadership Team provides big ideas, new connections, practical strategies and adds credibility to the planning process for the annual Best-Of-Out-Of-School-Time (BOOST) Conference.
MetroEDGE (March 2014 - Present)
- Leadership Council (2016-2018)
- Foundation Special Projects Liaison (2018)
- Community Engagement Committee Chair (2017)
- Regional Action Committee Co-Chair (2016)
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO Sacramento, California
Graduate Coursework in Public Administration/ Public Policy, 12 Semester Units Completed
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Fullerton, California
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Graduate Coursework in Public Administration/ Public Policy, 12 Semester Units Completed
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Fullerton, California
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Graduated Magna Cum Laude