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KRISTIAN SUAZO

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA,US

Summary

Motivated and civic-minded political science student with a strong foundation in leadership, campaign organizing, and student advocacy. Served as President of the Saddleback College Associated Student Government, where I led campus initiatives, built cross-departmental partnerships, and represented over 15,000 students in institutional and legislative settings. Experienced in political campaign strategy through roles with Congressman Mike Levin’s re-election campaign and Congresswoman Young Kim’s district office. A proven communicator and team organizer, with additional leadership experience as a Democracy Summer Fellow and campus delegate to China. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills in public service, legislative advocacy, and grassroots engagement.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Paid Canvasser

Mike Levin For Congress
08.2024 - Current
  • Engaged with voters, communicated campaign goals clearly, improved voter turnout through passionate advocacy and effective canvassing. Executed door-to-door canvassing, secured voter commitments, and boosted campaign awareness, contributing to a stronger voter base. Collaborated with team members to effectively communicate campaign initiatives, fostering community support and participation.

President

Saddleback College Associated Student Government
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Elected President of Saddleback College Associated Student Government March 2024. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee student government operations, and represent student body interests to college administration. Foster partnerships with campus departments, student organizations, and community stakeholders to enhance student life and engagement.

Campaign Coordinator

Tim Jemal for Trustee
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Engaged with voters, communicated campaign goals clearly, improved voter turnout through passionate advocacy and effective canvassing. Executed door-to-door canvassing, secured voter commitments, and boosted campaign awareness, contributing to a stronger voter base. Collaborated with team members to effectively communicate campaign initiatives, fostering community support and participation.
  • Coordinated campaign efforts, assistance in putting up political signs in college trustee district, and fostering team collaboration for optimal outcomes.

Democracy Summer Fellow

Democracy Summer Fellowship (CA-49)
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • The Democracy Summer project trains and deploys the next generation of Democratic organizers and leaders to win elections all over America. Founded by Congressman Jamie Raskin, backed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and buoyed by thousands of supportive alumni across the country, Democracy Summer engages high school and college-aged young people in state-of-the-art tactics in voter registration, canvassing and digital political organizing. Helped to set a record of 1,865 doors knocked in a single day for Congressman Mike Levin’s re-election campaign.

Chief of Staff

Saddleback College Associated Student Government
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Selected as Associated Student Government Chief of Staff September 2023. Reported to the Student Government President, taking executive meeting notes and carrying out assigned tasks. Managed executive meeting documentation and executed critical tasks for the Student Government President, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication.

Team Member

Boba Junkie
07.2023 - Current
  • Team member focusing on customer service while following exact recipes to create over a hundred different variety of boba drinks. Responsibilities also include opening and closing of store procedures, following food safety guidelines, and maintaining a clean environment.

Spring District Intern

Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40)
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Trained on how office handles communication with constituents, via phone, electronic mail and physical mail. Analyzed constituent communication patterns to optimize office response strategies, enhancing efficiency in handling phone, email, and physical mail inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2027

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School
Mission Viejo, California
06.2023

San Juan Hills High School
San Juan Capistrano, California
06.2021

Skills

  • Communication, Customer Service, Organization, Leadership, Canvassing, Time Management, Consensus Building, Political Coverage, Political Campaigns
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • CERTIFICATE OF CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION Spring District Intern, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) Certificate of Congressional Recognition in Recognition of Commitment, Hard Work & Leadership as A Member of California’s 40th Congressional District Staff.
  • SADDLEBACK COLLEGE STUDENT LEADERS DELEGATION Tangshan and Beijing, China Student leader and delegate of Saddleback College for a cultural exchange with Chinese students in Tangshan and Beijing, China in June 2024.


Timeline

Paid Canvasser

Mike Levin For Congress
08.2024 - Current

Campaign Coordinator

Tim Jemal for Trustee
08.2024 - 11.2024

Democracy Summer Fellow

Democracy Summer Fellowship (CA-49)
06.2024 - 08.2024

President

Saddleback College Associated Student Government
05.2024 - 05.2025

Chief of Staff

Saddleback College Associated Student Government
09.2023 - 05.2024

Team Member

Boba Junkie
07.2023 - Current

Spring District Intern

Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40)
04.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

University of California, Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Saddleback College

High School Diploma -

Trabuco Hills High School

San Juan Hills High School

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