Andrea Rodriguez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Policy Advisor with a proven track record at the Office of Chairwoman Nora Vargas, adept at crafting equity-driven policies and fostering stakeholder engagement. Expert in policy writing and community outreach, successfully developed initiatives that addressed critical public health and homelessness issues, enhancing community well-being and resilience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Advisor for Public Health and Homelessness
Office of Chairwoman Nora Vargas, County of San Diego, Board of Supervisors
01.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded the development of innovative county policies, programs, and initiatives including the county’s food justice action plan to identify gaps to equitably address food nutrition
- Delivered equity-driven policy recommendations on critical issues including health, housing services, homelessness, behavioral health, food justice, and crisis management
- Ensured policies were translated into actionable plans, monitored progress, and assessed outcomes
- Assessed community needs and advised on budget prioritization to support policy initiatives
- Reviewed and analyzed budgetary documents, to highlight fiscal implications when discussing new or ongoing policies
- Analyzed and synthesized data, reports, and other materials to assess the potential impact of proposed policies or legislation on the ground
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with county staff, community stakeholders, and partners in other agencies to ensure equitable engagement, research, and analyses to inform policy decisions
- Served as a liaison between the Chairwoman and various stakeholders, including constituents, community organizations, government agencies, and other elected officials
- Managed crisis response, including during the January 2024 flooding in San Diego County, by developing policy solutions, coordinating emergency community responses, and securing resources to support residents
- Drafted speeches, policy briefs, and other communications to articulate the Chairwoman’s position on key issues
- Developed and implemented successful strategies for increasing volunteer engagement within the community.
- Prepared reports on outcomes from community engagement initiatives as well as recommendations for future action items.
- Facilitated workshops on topics related to community building, civic engagement, and social justice.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Acted as consultant to community programs by interpreting regulations and policies.
- Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
- Organized meetings with key stakeholders to discuss current initiatives and develop new ideas for collaboration.
- Created content for social media platforms that highlighted the positive impact of our organization in the community.
- Responded promptly to inquiries regarding our organization's services or programs from members of the public.
- Tracked progress on various projects related to community engagement initiatives.
- Worked closely with staff members in designing creative campaigns for promoting upcoming events or programs.
Director of Operations
Run Women Run
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinating with board of directors, public officials and political candidates regarding special events, initiatives, and ongoing efforts to advance representation of women in leadership
- Planning and facilitating board meetings, committee meetings, and providing support to board members
- Identifying outreach opportunities and recruiting event volunteers
- Assisting the Political Action Committee to effectively schedule the biennial endorsement meetings
- Managing and tracking monthly memberships though the database
- Creating digital media calendas and content to highlight and promote the organization’s mission
Infrastructure and Community Development Fellow
Office of Chairwoman Nora Vargas, County of San Diego, Board of Supervisors
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Supported and assisted to the policy team by thoroughly reviewing and researching current policies, analyzing meeting outcomes, participating in stakeholder meetings, and incorporating community feedback to evaluate the Chairwoman’s initiatives
- Reviewed and tracked the progress of SANDAG regional and binational initiatives, projects, and agendas to provide updates to the Chairwoman to fully prepare her to lead board meetings
- Conducted comprehensive research on zoning, land use, housing regulations, and state/federal policies to assess feasibility, viability, and potential impacts on County projects in San Diego
- Drafted concise briefs on a wide range of complex policies and initiatives to effectively inform the Chairwoman and team
Senior Paralegal
The Myers Law Group, APC
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Actively managed and successfully navigated cases through the entire litigation process
- Supported attorneys by efficiently managing calendars and skillfully drafting and editing a wide range of legal documents
- Provided strong leadership and guidance in supervising two legal assistants, ensuring their professional growth and development while effectively managing their workloads and performance
Education
Master of Public Policy -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies with a Minor in Latin American and Iberian Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Goleta, CA01.2017
Skills
- Policy writing
- Community outreach
- Equity advocacy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Written and verbal communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community development
- Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Policy Advisor for Public Health and Homelessness
Office of Chairwoman Nora Vargas, County of San Diego, Board of Supervisors
01.2024 - Current
Director of Operations
Run Women Run
11.2022 - Current
Infrastructure and Community Development Fellow
Office of Chairwoman Nora Vargas, County of San Diego, Board of Supervisors
07.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Paralegal
The Myers Law Group, APC
09.2016 - 09.2022
Master of Public Policy -
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies with a Minor in Latin American and Iberian Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
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