Jacqueline Jimenez
Aurora,CO
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Relations Associate and Lobbyist
Salazar & Associates
01.2024 - Current
- Specialized in immigration reform, zoning and housing policy, and workers’ rights.
- Facilitated and supported client testimony for Spanish-speaking witnesses on HB 24-1007 Occupancy Limits and HB 24-1098 For Cause Eviction.
- Represented firm clients in coalition efforts with immigrant, LGBTQ, and criminal justice reform organizations opposing SB 24-090 Driving without Proper Identification.
- Designed and produced all social media content and legislative fact sheets for the 2024 session, enhancing client and public engagement.
- Leveraged fluency in Spanish to strengthen connections between clients, community members, and the legislative process.
Policy Aide
Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted policy research to support strategic initiatives and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in drafting policy briefs and reports for stakeholder review.
- Coordinated meetings and communications with internal teams and external partners.
- Analyzed legislative proposals to assess potential impacts on organizational objectives.
Senior Legislative Aide for Senator
Julie Gonzales, Colorado Capitol
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
- Supervised and trained interns, ensuring adherence to deadlines and requirements.
- Developed bilingual marketing content such as newsletters, press releases, and content for social media.
- Managed social media accounts for elected official, creating content to update constituents on legislative process
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors and suppliers to establish timely delivery of services for events
Legislative Intern
Brianna Titone, Colorado Capitol
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and managed content calendars for each platform to establish timely and relevant posts.
- Collaborated with Chief of Staff to develop creative campaigns for social media platforms to promote legislation
Legislative Intern for Representative
Jovan Melton, Colorado Capitol
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Conducted research on legislative proposals, bills, and policy initiatives
- Attended legislative committee hearings, took notes, and provided summaries of key points
- Posted and promoted current legislation on social media platforms to engage constituents
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited monthly newsletter
Mentor and Canvasser
Colorado Organization For Latina Opportunity And Reproductive Rights
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Canvassed on campaigns such as “Get Out & Vote” to increase civic engagement within indigent communities in Denver
- Mentored fellow Latinas through public speech preparation, policy briefings, and lobbying
- Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Denver
Denver, CO12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Event Planning
- Legislation Tracking
- G-Suite
- MS Office
- Mailchimp
- TikTok
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Government Relations Associate and Lobbyist
Salazar & Associates
01.2024 - Current
Policy Aide
Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez
07.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Legislative Aide for Senator
Julie Gonzales, Colorado Capitol
01.2023 - 07.2023
Legislative Intern
Brianna Titone, Colorado Capitol
01.2022 - 05.2022
Legislative Intern for Representative
Jovan Melton, Colorado Capitol
01.2020 - 05.2020
Mentor and Canvasser
Colorado Organization For Latina Opportunity And Reproductive Rights
02.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Denver