For Successful Completion of Tier I of the Student Leadership p
ALEX HENKELL-MALESPIN
North Las Vegas,NV
Overview
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Work History
Volunteer Program Specialist
The Animal Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented orientation sessions and training materials to prepare volunteers for their roles.
- Recruited, screened, and onboarded new volunteers, ensuring alignment with my department, volunteers, and external staff at The Animal Foundation.
Organizing Outreach Director for Southern Nevada
Young Nevada Democrats Hispanic and Latino Caucus
Las Vegas
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Served as Outreach Director for the Hispanic and Latino Caucus of Young Nevada Democrats; maintained member records and connected interested individuals to their constituency.
Transfer Support Coach
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Registered students at CSN to help them prepare for an upcoming transfer to UNLV.
- Established trust among students and staff from both colleges.
Campaign Organizer- Fellowship Impact Team
Nevada State Democratic Party
North Las Vegas, NV
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked and communicated effectively in a bilingual environment to support diverse communities.
- Attended high-level events and engaged with prominent leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science and International Relations
University of California
San Diego, CABachelor of Arts - Political Science and International Business
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV12.2026
Associates of Arts - Political Science and Minor Chinese (Mandarin)
College of Southern Nevada
West Charleston, NV05.2022
Skills
Achieved increased voter turnout through effective organization of campaign events and community outreach initiatives Enhanced campaign visibility by coordinating strategic partnerships with local organizations Drove successful engagement efforts that fostered community support for political candidates
Coordinated logistics and resource management to support mission objectives
Analyzed and communicated key aspects of progressive politics to foster informed discussions and actions
Leveraged cross-cultural communication skills to facilitate international partnerships and negotiations
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Professional
German: Professional
Chinese (Mandarin): Limited
CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS
International Business Association, Las Vegas, NV, – Director of Public Relations, 2024-Present Democrats of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) – President, 2024; Treasurer, 2024 The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) University of Nevada Las Vegas – Secretary, 2024 Youth Voice of Nevada – Development Director, 2023-2024 Rebel Transfer Student Organization Community Service Chair, 2024-2024 UNLV International Business Club – Director of Public Relations, 2024-2024 Participated in Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), 2nd year, 2023-2024 UCSD Democrats – Member, 2022-2023 UCSD Mentorship program – Member, 2022-2023
INTERNSHIPS /Leadership Activities
- Progressive Turnout Project – Field Organizer, 2024
- Worked to increase voter participation and support progressive change in Southern Nevada.
- Focused on grassroots organizing, voter engagement, and electoral strategy.
- ACLU Voter Protection Alliance – Trainee, 2024
- Trained to protect voting rights and combat voter suppression through education and advocacy. 2024
- New American Leaders: Ready to lead Southwest Cohort 2025
- OCA Internship -2024
- New American Leaders: Campaign Leadership Track. (2025)
- Learning what goes into a Campaign in a management setting, and successfully operating and supervising a political campaign.
Timeline
Volunteer Program Specialist
The Animal Foundation
01.2025 - 08.2025
Transfer Support Coach
University of Nevada
05.2024 - 10.2024
Campaign Organizer- Fellowship Impact Team
Nevada State Democratic Party
04.2024 - 05.2024
Organizing Outreach Director for Southern Nevada
Young Nevada Democrats Hispanic and Latino Caucus
01.2024 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science and International Relations
University of California
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and International Business
University of Nevada
Associates of Arts - Political Science and Minor Chinese (Mandarin)
College of Southern Nevada