Lizeth Ortiz-Calleja

-Supported Junta's mission by providing assistance to clients, ensuring effective communication and resource connection for diverse populations.

-Leveraged Spanish fluency to bridge language and cultural barriers, enhancing access to services for Hispanic and immigrant communities.

-Assisted in organizing a youth-led event promoting healthy habits to address health issues such as diabetes and obesity.

-Supported families in engaging with accessible recreational activities while fostering local economic development through the promotion of nearby businesses.

-Collaborated with 200 volunteers and coordinated efforts among 70 organizations for a county-wide 1.6-mile event.

-Managed publicity efforts that generated over 10k engagements on Instagram through effective promotional videos and social media strategies.

-Conducted community outreach in English and Spanish to recruit volunteers and engage businesses impacted by the event.

• Assisted in organizing community outreach events to engage youth and promote civic participation.
• Conducted research on legislative issues affecting youth programs and provided summaries to staff.
• Supported the local office through community outreach, constituent services, and database development for 10 California cities within District 29..
• Developed educational materials to inform youth about government processes and available resources.

-Directed youth advocacy efforts within school district to implement impactful changes for student welfare.

-Coordinated strategic meetings and innovative activities to engage a network of 30+ La Cosecha leaders.

- Actively represented youth perspectives at school board meetings, addressing critical issues such as counselor shortages and substance abuse education.

-As a Co-Facilitator, I attended monthly virtual meetings to help with the facilitation of Youth Summit at Washington DC attended by 150+ youth across the country.

-Helped plan cohort members' meetings with nation's representatives/senators at Capitol Hill visit.

- Assisted with publicity in order to promote summit and recruit youth from community and school.

Directed mentorship program for 12 girls, fostering leadership development. Oversaw swimming activities and lifeguard operations to ensure safety. Collaborated with staff to enforce discipline among 100 campers through established rules and regulations.

-Tutored 30 elementary students in math and reading, maintaining a sanitized environment and collaborated with instructors.
-Volunteered for special ed graduation, coordinating 5 sensory and cognitive simulation activities for 60 students.