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Dania Wajak

Houston,TX

Summary

Community organizer and outreach specialist with strong experience in voter engagement, grassroots mobilization, and serving diverse communities across Houston. Proven ability to build partnerships, recruit and train volunteers, and execute community-based campaigns. Bilingual (Arabic-English) professional passionate about civic engagement and empowering underrepresented communities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Voter Registration Outreach Deputy Specialist II

Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registration
Houston, TX
01.2026 - Current
  • Lead community-based voter engagement initiatives across Harris County, increasing access to voter registration and civic resources among underrepresented populations.
  • Conduct outreach across 20+ categories of organizations including nonprofits, faith-based institutions, schools, senior living centers, and community organizations to secure partnerships and tabling opportunities.
  • Build and maintain partnership databases and tracking systems using Excel to support long-term community engagement strategies.
  • Recruit and facilitate Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) trainings, expanding local capacity for voter registration efforts.
  • Represent the department at community events, delivering civic education and assisting residents with voter registration and property tax information.
  • Collaborate in public affairs planning meetings to support execution of major initiatives such as National Voter Registration Day.
  • Participate in field outreach using MiniVAN, including block walking efforts reaching 95+ households to educate residents on homestead tax exemptions and voter eligibility.

Arabic-English Interpreter

Freelance Interpreter & Translator (Self-Employed)
Houston, TX
01.2017 - Current
  • Provided interpretation and translation services for 400+ clients across legal, medical, and community settings.
  • Supported community members in accessing critical services by bridging language and cultural gaps.

Recruitment Coordinator (Temp)

Harris County Election Department
Houston, TX
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Coordinated recruitment and placement of 100+ election workers, ensuring staffing readiness for early voting and election day operations.
  • Communicated with stakeholders to verify eligibility, availability, and placement logistics.

Arabic-English International Case Manager

YMCA International
Houston, TX
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Managed 50+ family cases annually, providing culturally responsive support and connecting clients to healthcare, legal, and social services.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised up to 14 volunteers, coordinating schedules and responsibilities to support program operations.
  • Conducted community outreach and intake processes, engaging immigrant and refugee populations and improving access to essential services.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and service providers, strengthening trust and engagement across diverse communities.

Data Entry Specialist

ICNA Relief
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 04.2020

Maintained and organized records for 1,000+ client cases supporting community assistance programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Administration, Translation, And Interpretation

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston, MA
12-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Translation & Interpretation

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05-2023

Skills

  • Community Organizing & Grassroots Outreach
  • Voter Engagement & Civic Education
  • Volunteer Recruitment & Training
  • Coalition Building & Partnership Development
  • Program Coordination & Event Planning
  • Data Tracking (Excel, CRM, VAN/MiniVAN, Asana)
  • Public Speaking & Community Facilitation
  • Bilingual Communication (Arabic-English)

Accomplishments

Built strong community partnerships across more than 20 types of organizations to expand access to voter registration and public services.

Recruited and managed volunteer teams, including training Volunteer Deputy Registrars and supervising up to 14 volunteers. Through both outreach and case management work, supported hundreds of individuals from underserved communities in accessing critical services and civic engagement opportunities.

Certification

Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) Until Dec,31, 2026

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Voter Registration Outreach Deputy Specialist II

Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector & Voter Registration
01.2026 - Current

Recruitment Coordinator (Temp)

Harris County Election Department
08.2025 - 12.2025

Arabic-English International Case Manager

YMCA International
09.2023 - 04.2025

Data Entry Specialist

ICNA Relief
01.2018 - 04.2020

Arabic-English Interpreter

Freelance Interpreter & Translator (Self-Employed)
01.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Administration, Translation, And Interpretation

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Associate of Applied Science - Translation & Interpretation

Houston Community College