JONATHAN VALLES

Detail-oriented and driven professional with a strong ability to engage with diverse communities across the Santa Clarita Valley & Los Angeles County region. Experienced in grassroots organizing, event coordination, and policy-related communication. Skilled in problem-solving and dedicated to advancing community-focused initiatives.

• Student Government 'Most Outstanding' Award, West Ranch High School ASB, 05/24, Selected among 65 students in ASB class.
• Principal's Leadership Award, West Ranch High School, 05/24, 1 of 10 students selected by the principal among a senior class of 505 students.
• Social Science Academic Achievement Award, West Ranch High School, 05/24, 1 of 5 students selected among the senior class.

• Created and Distributed 2,000 Cloth Covid-19 Face Masks to Low-Income Members of the Community, 2020
• Communications Assistant to the Director of Communications & Talent Relations at Project Angel Food, Thanksgiving Week 2024
• Wildlife Tracker & Social Media Platform, 2022-2024
• Bridge to Home - serving meals directly to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley, 02/25-present
• Santa Clarita Food Pantry - organizing and distributing perishable foods to individuals and families in the Santa Clarita Valley facing poverty or at risk of poverty, 02/25-present
• National Wildlife Federation - Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing docent program well-being captain and greeter, 02/25-present
• Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative - assist in office operations at the veterans services center and help the organization at community events, 03/25-present
• Ballotpedia Community Researcher - research policy and background information about political candidates from across the United States, 03/25-present
• Sierra Club Member - actively involved with the Santa Clarita Valley group through frequently attending meetings and trash clean-ups, 02/25-present

• Student Government - Head of Athletics Commission, 2021-2024, Oversaw the largest commission in ASB, led the planning of every sport's senior night and ensured every sport received representation and recognition.
• Cross Country & Track - Team Captain, 2021-2024, Worked with coaches to create team workouts, led practices, and mentored underclassmen teammates.
• President of the 'Current Events Club', 2022-2024, Initiated discussions about a variety of societal events, where students could express opinions in a safe space.
• 'My School Votes' Ambassador, 2022-2024, Educated students on the importance of voting, explained the process, and its significance in a democracy.
• 'Safe Schools' Ambassador, 2023-2024, Strived to make school feel like a positive and safer environment for all students.