Amaris Garza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Proactive Project Coordinator with a strong background in community engagement and outreach. Organized impactful youth programs and led voter education initiatives. Developed digital content to enhance visibility for nonprofit projects and produced newsletters, managing content planning and research to support grants and educational resources.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Scouting in Schools, Team member
Scouting America
San Antonio, USA
09.2025 - Current
- Partnered with educators at 8 schools in Harlandale ISD to implement engaging Scouting programs that fostered character development.
- Provided unique, values-based experiences benefiting over 4,000 elementary students.
- Collaborated with outreach team to deliver hands-on youth activities and prepare programs that strengthened Scouting America’s impact in San Antonio.
Civic Outreach Associate
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project
San Antonio, Texas
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Created outreach materials to educate voters on registration processes and enhance civic engagement.
- Executed phone banking for SVREP, connecting with California voters on Proposition 50 to encourage civic participation.
- Recorded calls and monitored voter interactions to maintain accurate engagement records.
Project Associate
William C. Velasquez Institute
San Antonio, Texas
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Researched electric vehicle trends and policies, producing strategic reports that supported grant objectives.
- Led community outreach events advancing environmental justice initiatives, fostering connections and raising awareness among diverse audiences.
- Managed social media content and utilized analytics to enhance engagement and expand audience reach.
Grader/Tutor
UTSA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed study guides, organized office hours, and conducted review sessions, improving students' understanding of course material.
- Evaluated coursework and provided actionable feedback, helping students track their progress effectively.
- Collaborated with professor to enhance student engagement, fostering a more interactive learning environment.
Intern
Congressman Tony Gonzales
San Antonio, Texas
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Responded to constituent inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of concerns.
- Participated in community outreach events, fostering civic engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And Law
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas12-2024
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Community engagement
- Civic participation
- Program development
- Email marketing
- Communication Strategies
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Basic Graphic Design
Projects
- Memorandum in support of a Motion to Suppress, 10/23, Legal Research and Writing
- VibrantWorks: Empowering people with vision loss, 12/24, Introduction to Nonprofits
Community Service
Intern for Congressman Tony Gonzales, 07/24, 11/24
Organizations And Leadership
- The Undergraduate Political Science Association, 08/22 - 12/24, Fundraising Coordinating Officer, 08/24 - 12/24, Recruitment Officer, 08/23 - 08/24, Organizing Fundraising & recruiting events such as Tabling and other engagement activities. In addition to reaching out to potential members to encourage membership, along with all other officer duties within the parameters of UPSA.
- UTSA Pre-Law Association, 08/24 - 12/24, Head Of Newsletter, As 'Head of Newsletter,' I was primarily responsible for overseeing the entire newsletter production process, including planning content, assigning writing tasks, editing articles, managing design elements, ensuring timely distribution, and analyzing subscriber data.
- First Generation Students, 01/24 - 12/24, Member
Timeline
Civic Outreach Associate
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project
10.2025 - 11.2025
Scouting in Schools, Team member
Scouting America
09.2025 - Current
Project Associate
William C. Velasquez Institute
02.2025 - 06.2025
Intern
Congressman Tony Gonzales
07.2024 - 11.2024
Grader/Tutor
UTSA
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Politics And Law
The University of Texas At San Antonio