Victoria Yanes

-Facilitated growth of the Ambassador Program from 140 to 200+ Ambassadors and oversaw educational programming on fiscal issues like Social Security, Medicare and student loans across 57 college campuses -Programmed in-person semesterly Orientations and spearheaded training for 200+ Ambassadors by providing nonpartisan policy information on core fiscal policy issues and the federal budget spending -Spearheaded congressional canvassing for Summer Event Series programming to garner 3,500+ RSVPs and 1,200+ attendees at the International Spy Museum and National Portrait Gallery -Supervised the execution of 35 in-person campus events across 25 campuses and facilitated 8 virtual professional development sessions to connect students with professionals from various fields

Engage as a Campus Ambassador for Free the Facts at the University of Florida and promoted educational policy forums regarding Social Security, Medicare/Healthcare, student loans, and the federal budget Provide students on campus with reliable policy information about economic and fiscal policy issues while encouraging students to form their own opinions and create solutions

Attended various congressional hearings regarding Foreign Policy, Homeland Security, Oversight and Reform, and Small Business Aided office in drafting +30 constituent correspondences and policy concerns in conjunction with Legislative Correspondent Facilitated Congressional office in any events targeting constituent concerns or relevant policy involvement

Participated in conducting research at UF regarding the "Legitimacy of the Criminal Justice System: Perceptions of Minority Students". Distributed a Qualtrics survey with IRB approval and presented final research at a Research Symposium at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service

* Managed 3 teams and ensured the Team Leader and their teams were running smoothly and successfully completing their tasks * Provided crucial feedback on team and leader performance * Attended and participate in management meetings discussing team progress and any actions that could improve the reach of the organization as it pursues its goals

Worked to promote civic engagement on the UF campus and hosted various events to educate students about the current political climate here and abroad

Worked under the Professional and Academic Development (PAD) committee to host zoom/in person workshops relating to resume building, mock interviews, and alumni showcases for the UF community

Intern as Director of General Teams at an internship the Washington Center connected me to. I attended alumni events, professional development workshops, and various informational interviews.

• Engaged as a case intern and Victim Advocate in handling and uploading case files, intake reports, and interview transcripts involving crimes against children in the Gainesville area • Interacted and coordinated with law enforcement, the State Attorney’s office, and Department of Children and Families in creating a safe environment for at-risk youth