Efrain E. Botello-Cisneros
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellow
Fresno,CA
Summary
Passionate youth justice advocate with 5+ years of experience in grassroots community organizing. Looking to contribute to legislation concerning youth development, public safety, police accountability, and equity for communities of color.
Overview
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5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Coordinator
Latino Leadership Council
Roseville, CA
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Created “Entre Amigos” youth group for Latino/a youth in Placer County to learn about social issues, practice self-care, and work on their professional development.
- Partnered with local high schools, school districts, and youth probation to provide case management and mentoring services to Latino/a youth in Placer County.
- Developed lesson plans and long term strategies to engage youth, while managing three staff as the lead Youth Coordinator.
President's Youth Council Member
The California Endowment
City of Los Angeles, CA
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Served as a thought partner to Dr. Robert Ross, and the Board of Directors by providing candid feedback to the foundation's plans of advancing health equity in CA.
- Facilitated and created meeting agendas for gatherings with The California Endowment staff, partners, and stakeholders.
- Co-authored detailed memorandums and action plans outlining recommended investments that center youth needs in California for the 2020-2030 decade.
Comission for Police Reform Member
City Of Fresno
Fresno, CA
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Selected by the City of Fresno to represent lived experience of youth from Southeast Fresno to help shape new accountability structures for the Fresno Police Department.
- Led outreach and community partnership efforts for a city-wide survey which led to 4,000 responses in five different languages.
- Created team goals, meeting agendas, and facilitated meetings as the Co-Chair of the Community Input Committee.
Program Assistant
Fresno Barrios Unidos
Fresno, CA
06.2014 - 07.2020
- Co-created the program “Men with Heart” for systems impacted and/or gang affiliated youth to engage in local politics and give back through community service projects.
- Advocated at city council and school board meetings to create streamlined funds for youth in South Fresno.
- Supported grant writing efforts to secure funds for free educational community events, while helping oversee 5 youth groups as the Program Assistant.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Chicanx/Latinx Studies
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 01.2018 - 05.2020
Certificate in Serving “At-Risk” Youth -
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 01.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
Meeting facilitation
Public speaking and advocacy
Leadership experience
Community organizing
Timeline
Youth Coordinator
Latino Leadership Council
08.2020 - 07.2021
Comission for Police Reform Member
City Of Fresno
06.2020 - 10.2020
Certificate in Serving “At-Risk” Youth -
California State University - Fresno
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Chicanx/Latinx Studies
California State University - Fresno
01.2018 - 05.2020
President's Youth Council Member
The California Endowment
08.2017 - 12.2020
Program Assistant
Fresno Barrios Unidos
06.2014 - 07.2020