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Cosette Cordova

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Rising College Junior interested in a career in public policy with a focus on International Development, Humanitarian Aid, and National Security with a focus on the Middle East and Africa.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

National Security Policy Center At UVA
04.2024 - Current
  • Created and researched war gaming prompts for government agencies to use to prepare for scenario in the future

Chair of Marketing and Peer Leader

Blueprint Leadership Program, UVA
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead 8 students creating website for UVA students to buy, sell, and swap household items to eliminate waste and increase access to cheaper necessities

Public Affairs Intern

Orange County District Attorney's Office
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Drafted press releases and social media content, and facilitated events to raise visibility of office
  • Researched policy and voting history of Congress to prepare ADA to testify on DHS Travel Visa Program.
  • Monitored media coverage and produced detailed reports analyzing impact of PR efforts.

Cashier/To-Go Server

Jongewaard's Bake N Broil
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Efficiently multi-tasked by preparing to-go orders while addressing customer concerns

Student Representative to Superintendent

Long Beach Unified School District
10.2020 - 05.2022

Student Equity Leadership Team, & Student Advisory Committee to Superintendent:

  • Chosen by Superintendent to represent 70,000 students in LBUSD to reform policies to focus on DEI

Childcare, Lead Teacher

Good Shepherd Church
09.2019 - 06.2022

Campaign Intern

Suzie Price For Long Beach
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Primary role: Conducted opponent research on key differing policies

Equity Initiative Intern

Long Beach Unified School District
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Created 13 industry-standard social media projects, produced & hosted podcasts marketing of new equity concepts

Education

Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Long Beach, CA - June 2022

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy And Leadership, Batten School

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2026

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Policy Memo Writing Experience
  • Data Research and Analysis
  • Strategic Planning and Coordination
  • Social Media Marketing

Timeline

Research Assistant

National Security Policy Center At UVA
04.2024 - Current

Public Affairs Intern

Orange County District Attorney's Office
06.2023 - 08.2023

Chair of Marketing and Peer Leader

Blueprint Leadership Program, UVA
01.2023 - Current

Cashier/To-Go Server

Jongewaard's Bake N Broil
06.2022 - 08.2022

Campaign Intern

Suzie Price For Long Beach
02.2022 - 05.2022

Equity Initiative Intern

Long Beach Unified School District
07.2021 - 08.2021

Student Representative to Superintendent

Long Beach Unified School District
10.2020 - 05.2022

Childcare, Lead Teacher

Good Shepherd Church
09.2019 - 06.2022

Long Beach Polytechnic High School

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy And Leadership, Batten School

University of Virginia
Cosette Cordova