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
2020.08 - 2021.07
- 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
2017.08 - 2020.12
- 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
2020.06 - 2020.10
- 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
2014.06 - 2020.07
- 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 2018.01 - 2020.05
Certificate in Serving “At-Risk” Youth -
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 2018.01 - 2020.05
Skills
Meeting facilitation
Timeline
Youth Coordinator
Latino Leadership Council
2020.08 - 2021.07
Comission for Police Reform Member
City Of Fresno
2020.06 - 2020.10
Certificate in Serving “At-Risk” Youth -
California State University - Fresno
2018.01 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Chicanx/Latinx Studies
California State University - Fresno
2018.01 - 2020.05
President's Youth Council Member
The California Endowment
2017.08 - 2020.12
Program Assistant
Fresno Barrios Unidos
2014.06 - 2020.07
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