Elena Dinguis (She/Her)
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Current Peer Advocate at Project SAFE. Skilled in advocacy work and conflict resolution. Successfully facilitated restorative justice sessions and developed engaging promotional materials. Committed to community outreach and fostering supportive environments, leveraging active listening and leadership skills to empower individuals facing challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bargainning Representative
Rising Occidental Student Employees of SEIU 721
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated respectful negotiations to enhance student working conditions.
- Conducted community outreach to educate on bargaining.
- Evaluated student data to negotiate tailored solutions.
Peer Advocate
Project Safe
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Supported students facing assault, stalking challenges and difficult circumstances.
- Facilitated event planning for departmental informational talks and student-focused activities.
- Developed engaging poster designs for upcoming events.
- Completed confidential advocacy training.
- Conducted restorative justice sessions for various on-campus organizations.
Camp Counselor
Camp HOPE
Portland, OR
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed training to aid children affected by domestic abuse.
- Coordinated activities that promoted awareness about domestic violence issues within the community.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate camper rapport and open communication.
Camp Counselor
Friendly House Shelter Program
Portland, OR
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided support for students with special educational needs such as autism, ADHD or dyslexia.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Member
Jesuit High School
Portland, OR
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented inclusion strategies to ensure equitable access for all students.
- Engaged with parents, educators, administrators, community leaders, and policy makers to advocate for equitable education opportunities.
- Served as a liaison between students from different backgrounds and faculty members.
Camp Counselor
Rose City Music Camp
Portland, OR
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Acted as ambassador for camp to families by communicating about camper's experience.
- Supervised children requiring additional support.
- Helped facilitate music lessons focused on piano practice and vocal exercises for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Critical Theory And Social Justice
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
Portland, OR06-2023
Skills
- Advocacy techniques
- Community outreach
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Social media engagement
- Multicultural competence
- Leadership skills
- Graphic Design
Accomplishments
- GPA of 3.5 Honor Roll Freshman-Senior year of High School.
- Winner of honorable mention award at Oregon's State Thespian Competition for playwriting.
- Award recognizing work as a varsity athlete and holder of a 3.5 or above GPA.
Timeline
Bargainning Representative
Rising Occidental Student Employees of SEIU 721
11.2024 - Current
Peer Advocate
Project Safe
08.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Camp HOPE
08.2022 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor
Friendly House Shelter Program
08.2022 - 08.2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Member
Jesuit High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Camp Counselor
Rose City Music Camp
03.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Critical Theory And Social Justice
Occidental College
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
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