Ariana Santana Ortega

Maintained up-to-date knowledge and conducted thorough research on relevant topics pertaining to affordable housing policy, labor rights, minimum age, environmental health concerns for farmworker's, laws pertinent to tenant's rights, immigration reform, among others.

• Managed databases containing critical information on various public policy areas, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy access for colleagues.
• Presented information on policy matters such as expansion of the CAPI program and child labor laws at internal meetings and organizations such as NAACP, effectively communicating complex concepts to non-expert audiences.
• Drafted organization position letters, talking points and other policy and advocacy related materials for staff and community members.
• Lobbied for policies encompassing health, financial security, immigration reform, food access, tenant protections, and affordable housing, among other concerns, at all three levels of government.
• Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work quality.
• Developed and maintained working connections with industry advocates and elected officials to effectively advocate for legislative and regulatory policy objectives.
• Used social media platforms to promote public awareness of policies, events, and key messages.

• Oversaw multiple social media platforms for organization in order to maintain brand message consistency.
• Created visually appealing material to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Collected, analyzed and researched web metrics to inform communication strategies and better understand target audience .
• Created engaging content to keep social media channels updated and on brand.
• Collaborated with various organizational teams to develop cohesive messaging and ensure alignment with organizational goals.