LESLIE TREJO

Seasoned lobbyist with a background in influencing legislation and policies. Experience includes drafting persuasive materials, conducting research on policy issues, and maintaining relationships with government officials. Strong communication skills coupled with strategic thinking abilities have resulted in successful advocacy campaigns. Proven track record of achieving policy change through effective negotiation techniques and a thorough understanding of political landscapes.

• Lobbyist, Student Advocacy for UC San Diego, Sacramento, California, 04/01/25, 04/01/25, lobbied against the defunding of UC's to 20+ legislative offices, researched the UC's budget and finances, convinced Senator's offices to discuss other pressing issues that UC students face like immigration forces and transfer requirements
• Intern/Student Voter Outreach, Campaign Intern for Terra Lawson-Remer, San Diego, California, 09/01/24, 11/01/24, Registered students to vote and ensured eligibility in local elections, Educated peers on public policies, ballot measures, and current local elections, Promoted civic participation by connecting students with resources on candidates and policy issues and handing out souvenirs

• Community Outreach Chair, Society of Hispanic Student in Law, San Diego, California, 01/01/24, Present, Partnered with nonprofits and campus organizations like LearnforLifeSD, SD Coast Keeper, Etc., organized events in underprivileged neighborhoods to better the environment ex. San Ysidro, providing students with resources regarding the law and a safe environment to disclose meaningful topic
• First Generation Student At Large, Warren Council, San Diego, California, 01/01/24, Present, address issues facing first generation students, taught first generation students how to register for classes and apply for CalFresh, voted on policies and by laws that would impact students of Warren College( within UCSD)
• Vice Chair, Warren Transfer and Commuter Committee, San Diego, California, 01/01/24, Present, advocating for transfer representation among Warren students, hosted events and socials that cater to transfer students desires, allocate our budget towards the transfer and commuter student's resources ex. Transfer/ Commuter Lounge
• Member, Events Board, San Diego, California, 01/01/24, Present, planning events for all Warren students, brainstorming ideas for events and informational presentations, submit budget requests and pitch ideas to Council
• Member/Judge, Speech and Debate, San Diego, California, Present, Present, attended events and judged competitors, Learned how to properly research and flow on a paper, Gain quick-thinking skills while listening to competitors speak and through refuting arguments