Kianna Koizumi Walker
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Seasoned Senate Fellow with robust legislative and policy knowledge. Garnered experience in drafting legislation, conducting policy research, and facilitating communication between constituents and legislators. Strong skills lie in analytical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. Made significant contributions to policymaking processes by providing well-researched perspectives on key issues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senate Fellow
California State Senate
Sacramento, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Managed and negotiated legislation with stakeholders and legislative staff
- Supported press and media relations by attending press events, taking photos, and developing social media posts
- Assisted and prepared the Senator during floor sessions and committee hearings
- Served as the primary staffer for AI issues, human services, transportation, Governor’s Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education, and veteran affairs
- Organized a Select Committee informational hearing on student mental health, overseeing all logistics, speaker arrangements, and event execution
- Conducted high-level research and analysis for legislative staff and the Senator
- Excelled in member services, including engagement with celebrity sponsors
- Communicated effectively and professionally with constituents, members, stakeholders, and community leaders
Junior Associate
Actum LLC
Sacramento, CA
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitor social media platforms for various clients, including LA labor unions, Planned Parenthood, healthcare organizations, and a high-profile celebrity
- Conducted web searches for articles, newspapers, blogs, and various media sources to gather relevant information
- Quickly adapted to new issue areas and conducted thorough research and analysis
- Provided professional client and staff interactions
Intern
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s Office
San Diego, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Composed and printed certificates of recognition and proclamations on behalf of the mayor
- Presented certificates and proclamations on behalf of the Mayor at community events
- Honed skills in writing and analysis in a political setting
- Effectively communicated and engaged with the public and constituents in a professional manner
- Cooperated with and assisted the Government Affairs Department to ensure departmental organization
- Represented the Mayor and his policy positions with outstanding professionalism in various capacities
- Completed extensive research and presented the information concisely in an accessible manner on homelessness in San Diego and California
- Retained extensive experience on how state and local municipalities function and cooperate
- Demonstrated leadership in assisting with the training and on-boarding of new intern employees
Report Writer
The SAGE Project (SDSU)
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Synthesized all of the work done in my policy class into a single coherent report entitled, “Policy Proposals for a Sustainable and Equitable Future for San Diego”
- Carefully reviewed and tailored my writing to incorporate the community partner as the SAGE Project prioritizes projects focused on urban sustainability, equitable interconnected patterns of development, as well as creating and promoting a prominent place for nature
- Maintained constant contact with the Project Coordinator as well as the other report writers
- Practiced creative problem-solving skills when issues arose with other report writers being unresponsive and unable to write their section during the creation of the final report
Education
Graduate Certificate - Applied Policy and Government
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA09-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Safety and Conflict and Conflict Resolution
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2023
HISP program (Humanities and International Studies Program)
C.K. McClatchy High School
Sacramento, CA05-2019
Skills
- Ability to work independently or as a team member
- Works well in fast-paced environments
- Proficient in LCMS, LIS, Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
Volunteer Experience
Noli Zosa for San Diego City Council, Volunteer/Canvasser, San Diego, CA, 2020-05, 2020-09, Adapted well to changes amidst the pandemic and canvassed for Noli Zosa’s campaign while maintaining safety protocols to keep the community and myself safe, Harnessed my passion to advocate and promote the candidate as well as our collective right to vote and how that can help bring about positive change to the city, despite the fear generated in the public because of the pandemic at the time, Succeeded in representing the campaign’s positions to constituents both in-person and digitally
Accomplishments
San Diego State University
- Dean's List- 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019
- Graduated with Magna Cum Laude Distinction
Japanese National Honors Society Induction—C.K. McClatchy
- Awarded in May 2019
- For outstanding achievement in Japanese Language Studies
Silver Award—Girl Scouts
- Awarded in Feb. 2017
- Second highest-ranking Girl Scout award. Helped build a solar-powered boat for SMUD's Solar Regatta Competition, and made a 1st place video for fundraising
Bronze Award—Girl Scouts
- Awarded Jan. 2013
- First award given to our Girl Scout troop because of our community work done to save the Animal Rescue and Recovery ranch called the Grace Foundation.
Timeline
Senate Fellow
California State Senate
10.2023 - Current
Junior Associate
Actum LLC
08.2023 - 10.2023
Intern
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s Office
08.2022 - 06.2023
Report Writer
The SAGE Project (SDSU)
05.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Certificate - Applied Policy and Government
Sacramento State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Safety and Conflict and Conflict Resolution
San Diego State University
HISP program (Humanities and International Studies Program)
C.K. McClatchy High School
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