Kalyssa Ro

• Sorted case files by type, including correspondence, legal documents, and medical records
• Processed incoming mail (scanning and filing)
• Reviewed firm calendar to confirm events such as court hearings and meetings
• Responded to phone inquiries from clients and opposing counsel, providing necessary information and assistance

• Shadowed and assisted Simi Valley Community Services Coordinator, representing local schools and the community at large, ensuring diverse perspectives in addressing concerns relevant to youth
• Chaired the 2024 Youth Summit Committee event in collaboration with the Ronald Reagan Foundation staff, contributing to one of the most successful Youth Council initiatives
• Oversaw a production team of 24 members while distributing instructions and devising strategic solutions to conflicts
• Formulated and presented a proposal to the City Council to initiate a Youth Council TikTok account
• Created and designed over 50 posts for the city's Youth Council Instagram and other social media platforms, showcasing proficiency in Canva

• Established the first-ever high school social media club in Simi Valley, pioneering student engagement
• Leveraged social media as the primary platform for community and school engagement, amplifying student voices and opinions
• Planned, directed, filmed, and edited all video content using innovative and trendy strategies, demonstrating proficiency in CapCut
• Managed production & videography for HS Nation's event with artist, Benson Boone
• Amassed over 127,000 total views, garnered 680 followers, and attracted approximately 60 active club members
• Conducted workshops to train students in interviewing, audio-visual production, and editing, while coordinating with school advisors on content development

• Joined the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC), receiving official membership to prepare students for Young Artist Guild auditions
• Hosted community performances at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center and Tarzana Atria Retirement Home
• Co-produced performances for a piano studio featuring 30 performers, enhancing organizational and management skills
• Made snap decisions and navigated last-minute changes to ensure the smooth flow of production during performances

• Selected as a candidate to launch Team SeeMe Dream for the 2025 LLS Student Visionary of the Year Gold Coast campaign, representing Simi Valley
• Raised $102,000, earning First Runner Up amongst 14 competing teams in the Gold Coast Region and title of Student Visionaries of the Year Winners, exceeding team fundraising goal & personal goal of $40,000 by 180%, raising 80% of the final total alone
• Led one of the largest competing teams in the region, 16 team members, 50 club members
• Utilized social media via TikTok to share my vocal and piano performance and gained support and funds
• Honed great organizational and communication skills in order to successfully lead my team
• Created & led individualized pitches to various groups (In-N-Out, CPK, and Disney) to fundraise

• Research under Dr. Helen Lim, Associate Dean for the Social & Behavioral Sciences Division and Professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at California Lutheran University

• Research also focused on the understudied area of music/music therapy as a form of trauma-informed care

• Learned about key strategies in responding to human trafficking by applying the U.S. Department of State 4Ps paradigm: prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership

• As research contributed to Dr. Lim’s scholarship on teaching, I was invited to and plan to present my research findings to her Human Trafficking class in the upcoming Spring 2025 semester

• Selected after interview process
• Participated in social work, community service, administration, shadowed case managers
• Organized care closets, assisted w/ READY Program for human trafficking, & called foster homes
• Toured Ventura City Family Justice Center & Forever Found office, focused on preventing/restoring victims of child trafficking

• Navigated a multi-step application process, securing a spot as one of 83 high school students nationwide
• Collaborated with industry professionals to conceptualize and format engaging social media content, partnering with vocalists, rappers, audio engineers, and music producers to film and produce dynamic short-form content
• Focused on adapting to ever-evolving trends in social media by mastering production roles, including lighting, directing, producing, and editing
• Received mentorship from Yulia Gonzalez, an Algorithm Media Strategist
• Composed and performed piano for an original piece created by a fellow student for the camp
• Presented a culminating project showcase at the GRAMMY Museum on the Ray Charles Terrace