Daisy Villalobos
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Public policy specialist with expertise in research, data analysis, and community-focused initiatives. Skilled at simplifying complex data for actionable policy strategies and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, seeking roles that promote equity-driven public services. Dedicated to advancing social responsibility and creating meaningful impacts in government affairs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Specialist
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
08.2023 - Current
- Preparing research and data reports for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the purpose of mandated reporting and grant application proposals regarding participants' housing stability and self-sufficiency services.
- Working with analysts' staff, Loma Linda University (LLU), and other community partners in providing data related to FES outcomes and assisting in research data collection processes as needed.
- Developing needs based and regular monthly data reports for the Family Empowerment Services (FES) department to measure progress in the self-sufficiency of housing assistance participants.
- Administering the HACSB Scholarship Program as the main point of contact and reviewing an average of 60+ applications per year for award eligibility
Housing Services Specialist
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Facilitated housing placements for over 90 families by establishing strong landlord relationships and leveraging rental support programs.
- Provided direct housing and rental assistance to underserved communities, including unhoused and low-income households.
- Maintained accurate data on 450+ participant files, ensuring timely updates to household information and landlord records.
Employment Program Representative
California Employment Development Department
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported pandemic-related unemployment claims during the COVID-19 crisis.
- Investigated and determined claimant eligibility for Unemployment Insurance benefits according to policy and precedent.
- Conducted fact-finding interviews and maintained documentation for claim adjudication.
Caseworker
California State Senate
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Coordinated casework for diverse constituent needs, focusing on housing, elder care, and unemployment issues.
- Analyzed and summarized proposed legislation for constituents and advocacy groups.
- Coordinated meetings and prepared reports to brief the senator on key issues.
Immigration Services Assistant
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Guided over 30 Latinx immigrants through legal processes, enhancing access to citizenship and legal status.
- Conducted interviews with at-risk women to secure VAWA protections.
- Authored hardship statements and instructed on interview preparation for USCIS processes.
- Led bilingual civic courses emphasizing U.S. history, writing skills, and citizenship exam preparation.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Concentration in Leadership
California State University, San Bernardino
12.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - English, Public Administration
California State University, Los Angeles
05.2020
Skills
- Report writing
- Data analysis
- Research methods
- Proposal Development
- Policy analysis
- Program Evaluation
Certification
- Coursera, PwC, Data Visualization with Advanced Excel, 2025
- NonprofitReady, Grant Writing, 2025
- IBM: Data Analytics Essentials, 2024
Activities
- TLA Metrics Working Group, Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, 05/2024-Present: Innovating unique housing assistance participants’ success measures as required by the Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) department.
- Innovation Committee, Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino, 07/2022-05/2024: Participated in strategy development to improve housing program outcomes and innovation. Helped define self-sufficiency measures for client success metrics.
Projects
Accomplishments
- First Place in Informative Public Speaking: California State University, Los Angeles Speech and Debate Team, April 2017
- California State Senate Recognition Award: For civic participation and continued dedication to community, November 2018 and July 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data Specialist
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
08.2023 - Current
Housing Services Specialist
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
06.2021 - 07.2023
Employment Program Representative
California Employment Development Department
09.2020 - 06.2021
Caseworker
California State Senate
07.2019 - 08.2020
Immigration Services Assistant
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
03.2018 - 04.2020
Master of Public Administration - Concentration in Leadership
California State University, San Bernardino
Bachelor’s Degree - English, Public Administration
California State University, Los Angeles
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