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Worker-Student
Alliance Irvine, CA January - June 2006 - Coalition
of workers and students at University of CA, Irvine, working to in-house the sub-contracted food service and groundskeeper
workers on campus
- Public Relations with radio stations KUCI & NPR, university newspaper The New University,
and university organizations; obtained interviews; informed community of organization
- Networked between workers and
students in Spanish
YWCA Harbor City, CA November 2005 - January 2006
Volunteer tutor and mentor
- Aided
disadvantaged and at-risk young girls from middle and high school
- Helped with homework and projects
- Presented
and developed an original lecture with PowerPoint on planning for college, being organized, and study skills
Students for Peace and Justice Irvine, CA November 2004 - June 2006
Vice President (2004-2005)
- Improved public relations by increasing communication and cooperation between other
university organizations
- Planned activities and fundraising opportunities
- International Women's
Day Open Mic
- First of its kind at UC-Irvine; 18 participants; topics ranging from women & war, religion, sexual
orientation, female circumcision, and rape; through mediums such as music, poetry, prose, and speech
- Globalization
Teach-In
- Professor panel covering current topics on globalization
- Documentary screenings; guest speakers;
student panels
CalPIRG Irvine, CA September 2004 - June 2005
Co-coordinator National Water Watch Campaign
- Planned and searched for local clean up sites, education for K-12
of water pollution
Co-chair Huntington Beach campaign
- Investigated a superfund toxic site for health hazards posed to the community
Intern under the Office of the President
- Assisted in fundraising & member recruitment
- Planned
individual campaign
Amnesty International Irvine, CA November 2003 - June 2004
- Organized documentary screenings, informational
panels
- Community service
- Contributed at Santa Ana soup kitchen; serving; entertaining children
Fullerton College Hornet Fullerton, CA August - December 2002
Newspaper Staff Writer
- Changed paper's focus to include political articles instead of exclusively college events
Fullerton College Student Government Fullerton, CA August - December 2002
Senate Member
- Planned large scale events
- Assisted in budgeting and scheduling
ARK Fullerton, CA August - December 2002
- Entertained and gave parties for children affected by domestic
violence
Working Wardrobes Fullerton, CA August - December 2002
- Assisted women recovering from abusive relationships
with interview skills, business clothing, hair and makeup, self-esteem and self-image for employment
Communities for a Better Environment Norwalk, CA July - November 2000
- Improved environmental legislation in
community through lobbying, attendance in city planning meetings
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