maria praeli

government relations manager

About

Full-time Undergrad Political Science Major

Country

united states

City

washington

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

public speaking, social media, event planning, microsoft office, community outreach, legislative relations, leadership, public relations, research, communication, spanish, strategic planning, powerpoint, nonprofits, microsoft excel, delegation, spanish speaking, customer service

Experience

field leader

united we dream

2014-6 - 2015-5 · 1 yr

Worked on a national campaign to pressure President Obama to take executive action for parents who were in danger of being deported. This included traveling to numerous states and leading major actions, interacting and strategizing with youth nationwide, engaging with Congressional staffers, and communicating with national media outlets. Directly met with President Obama to discuss the significance and impact of his executive action Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

hispanic affairs intern

united states senator robert menendez

2015-6 - 2015-8 · 3 mos

human and civil rights intern

nea

2014-6 - 2014-8 · 3 mos

Acted as the immigration liaison to the director of the Human and Civil Rights Department. Reported back on significant hearings, briefings, and statements that were immigration related

deputy director

mi familia vota

2016-8 - 2016-11 · 4 mos

student government association president

gateway community college

2013-7 - 2014-5 · 11 mos

* Responsible for maintaining communication between student body and President of the College. * Serve as main advocate for student body on issues ranging from school security to state funds for Gateway Community College.