Felicia M Miyakawa, Ph.D.
League of Women Voters of Williamson County
Round Rock,TX
22
years of professional experience
Dedicated voting rights advocate with expertise in non-profit management, teaching, volunteer management, program development, state and local advocacy, membership growth, and board development and retention. Strong leadership skills and community focus. Ready to empower the next generation of voters!
Work History
Vice President of the Board (Volunteer Position)
- Service to Local Leagues Committee
- Voter Education Committee
- DEI committee
- Advocacy committee
President (Volunteer Position)
2 Years 11 Months- Developed, implemented, and led Voter Registration and Education Program at Williamson County Jail
- Brought Naturalization Ceremonies to our county and developed, implemented, and led Voter Registration program at ceremonies
- Helped to develop county-wide Voter Education curriculum ("First Vote") in high schools that serves thousands of students every school year
- Trained LWV chapters from other parts of Texas in our "First Vote" program to help them grow their local efforts
- Developed local observer corps
- Developed legislative rapid response team for state advocacy
- Enhanced relationship between LWV Williamson County and County election officials, resulting in ongoing partnerships
- Secured yearly grants from LWVUS and LWVTX
- Mentored board members and volunteers, enhancing leadership skills and organizational effectiveness
- Developed board training and recruiting processes with DEI lens
- Oversaw budget that grew by almost 50% over 3 years
- Oversaw membership growth of over 100% over 3 years
Voter Services Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
1 Year- Coordinated voter registration drives, increasing community engagement and participation.
- Developed educational materials to inform voters about the electoral process and voting rights.
- Managed social media campaigns to promote upcoming events and initiatives effectively.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance outreach efforts and build partnerships.
- Trained volunteers on voter engagement strategies and best practices for effective communication.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
Special Education Advocate
3 Years 4 Months- Advocated for students' rights within Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure compliance with educational standards.
- Collaborated with educators and families to develop tailored support strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Reviewed and analyzed student assessments to recommend appropriate interventions and services.
- Facilitated communication between schools and families to resolve disputes regarding special education services.
- Advocated at Texas Legislature for better supports and services for students receiving special education services
Freelance Academic Editor
3 Years 5 Months- Edited academic manuscripts for clarity, coherence, and adherence to publication standards.
- Collaborated with authors to enhance manuscript quality through constructive feedback and revisions.
- Collaborated with authors to address feedback from reviewers in a timely manner for successful resubmission.
- Assisted non-native English speakers in improving their writing skills through detailed feedback on language usage errors and suggestions for improvement.
- Managed multiple editing projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality output.
Associate Professor
10 Years- Developed and taught undergraduate and graduate Music History courses in the School of Music, Honors College, and Women's & Gender Studies
- Conducted research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to academic discourse.
- Served on departmental committees, influencing policy decisions and program development initiatives.
- Presented at national conferences, sharing expertise and best practices within the academic community.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Oversaw Graduate Program in School of Music by serving as Director of Graduate Studies, 2011-2014
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Oversaw course scheduling for School of Music while serving as Assistant Director of School of Music, 2010-2011
- Earned tenure and promotion in 2010
- Secured travel grants to support research in Tennessee, New York, and Virginia
Education
Ph.D. - Musicology
Master of Arts - Musicology
Bachelor of Arts - Music And French
Skills
Non-profit Administration
Program Development and Management
Volunteer Management
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
State and Local Advocacy
Organization and Time Management
Community Outreach
Building Community Partnerships
Teaching (High School
College
Adult Learners)
Voter Registration since 2017 (Currently certified in 10 Texas Counties)
Training Teammates and Volunteers
Teamwork and Collaboration
Clear Communication
Facility with Google Suite
Canva
Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Timeline
Vice President of the Board (Volunteer Position)
League of Women Voters of Texas
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
President (Volunteer Position)
League of Women Voters of Williamson County
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Voter Services Coordinator (Volunteer Position)
League of Women Voters of Williamson County
07.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Special Education Advocate
Cirkiel & Associates
08.2016 - 12.2019Read More
Freelance Academic Editor
Self-employeed
08.2014 - 01.2018Read More
Associate Professor
Middle Tennessee State University
08.2004 - 08.2014Read More
Indiana University, Bloomington
Ph.D. from Musicology
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Indiana University, Bloomington
Master of Arts from Musicology
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Linfield University
Bachelor of Arts from Music And French
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