Laura Plascencia
Valley Improvement Projects - Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
Modesto,CA
1
Language
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Experienced with coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution. Track record of implementing process improvements and achieving project milestones.
Work History
Program Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement community-focused environmental projects.
- Managed project timelines deliverables to ensure efficient resource allocation and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement sessions to gather feedback and foster collaboration with local communities.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops to enhance team skills in project management best practices.
- Created operation processes, and protocol material to support efficiency across team collaboration
- Participated in multiple state, national, and international coalitions and working groups around air quality, pesticides, and plastics
Community Organizer
2 Years 7 Months- Conducted outreach and mobilized community members to participate in local environmental initiatives and programs.
- Developed educational materials and workshops on air, water, and pesticides contamination exposure prevention for diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance outreach efforts and community engagement strategies.
- Developed educational materials and workshops on sustainability practices for diverse audiences.
Digital Design Intern
1 Year 2 Months- Developed design concepts using Canva, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite to support project objectives.
- Developed design concepts using Adobe Creative Suite to support project objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on design specifications and project timelines.
- Conducted research on design trends and competitor analysis to inform innovative user experience design.
Research Assistant
4 Months- Applied remote sensing and GIS software to quantify green space and canopy cover in Turlock block groups, analyzing correlations with socio-economic status
- Conducted observational and interview surveys to collect data on front-yard landscape choices and
- Conducted spatial data analysis using GIS software to support research projects.
- Assisted in the preparation and presentation of research findings to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with team members to design and implement survey methodologies.
Civic Action Fellow
1 Year 4 Months- Mentored STEM college students, enhancing academic performance and confidence
- Collaborated with team to develop academic skill strategies, fostering student engagement and success
- Collaborated with university partners to support community projects, strengthening community ties and resources
Directorate Fellow
3 Months- Independently deployed and monitored trap lines to survey endangered northern Mexican gartersnakes and aquatic species at the Bill Williams River
- Tracked and monitored minnow-trap placement using Garmin GPS throughout survey period to ensure accurate data collection
- Compiled data and created maps to present findings to refuge personnel and stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making
Animal Specialist I
5 Months- Canvassed public to raise awareness of county animal licensing regulations
- Managed animal care protocols to ensure health and safety standards were consistently met.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for community awareness of responsible pet ownership.
- Collaborated with veterinary teams to track animal health records and maintain accurate databases.
Education
Biology B.S. - Biology
Skills
Bilingual Spanish
Project management training
Strategic planning
Process improvement
Data collection & research
Detail-oriented
Flexible and adaptable
Bilingual- Spanish
Accomplishments
Digital Design Skills Certification 2022
Break Free From Plastic
- Movement & Policy Fellowship 2025
- Unlocking Innovation: Community-Centered Systems Change
Certification
- Communications Certificate Modesto Junior College
- PC 832: Arrest and Firearms Ray Simon Training Center, Modesto
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Program Manager
Valley Improvement Projects - Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
Community Organizer
Valley Improvement Projects- Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs
09.2022 - 04.2025Read More
Digital Design Intern
Bay Valley Tech
08.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Research Assistant
Center for Applied Spatial Analysis at CSU Stanislaus
01.2022 - 05.2022Read More
Directorate Fellow
Bill Williams National Wildlife Refuge (U.S.F.W.S.)
05.2021 - 08.2021Read More
Civic Action Fellow
AmeriCorps at CSU Stanislaus
01.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Animal Specialist I
Stanislaus Animal Services Agency
07.2019 - 12.2019Read More
CSU Stanislaus
Biology B.S. from Biology
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