Years of professional experience
Lizette A. Guevara
Athens,GA
Summary
Experienced with coordinating complex programs and managing multiple priorities. Utilizes strong organizational and communication skills to ensure project alignment and success. Track record of fostering team collaboration and adaptability in fast-paced settings.
Overview
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Certificates
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2
Languages
Work History
Program Coordinator
YouthForce Innovation Hub, Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens
02.2024 - Current
- Oversee workforce development initiatives (FutureForce Ready, NextGen Career Kickstart, Annual Hiring Fair, Summer Camp), increasing participant enrollment through targeted outreach strategies.
- Organize monthly info sessions with community partners to streamline referrals and align workforce training with local hiring needs.
- Provide direct Spanish-language support for participants and families, translating applications, program materials, and critical communications.
Neighborhood Leader
Family Connection-Communities in Schools, J.J. Harris Prosperity Zone
05.2021 - Current
- Mobilize and advocate for ACC residents on critical issues including housing rights, workplace protections, and food insecurity, connecting them with resources and amplifying their voices in local decision-making.
- Build trust-based relationships with vulnerable residents, conducting regular check-ins and maintaining detailed case notes to track needs and progress.
- Streamline the DFCS benefits application process by educating residents on eligibility requirements and helping them gather necessary documentation, reducing delays and denials.
Project Coordinator
Fondo Solidario, Casa De Amistad
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Evaluated 30+ emergency assistance applications weekly during COVID-19, conducting client interviews and verifying documentation to determine eligibility for rental/utility.
- Served as liaison between 120+ households and property managers/utility companies, negotiating payment timelines and preventing service disconnections through status updates.
- Researched and cataloged eligibility requirements for local assistance programs, creating a referral system that expanded client access to financial assistance.
Pathology Clerk
Blasingame, Burch, Garrard, & Ashley, PC
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Processed and preserved medical specimens from third-party facilities, maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols for legal cases.
- Managed all pathology documentation including invoices, specimen authorizations, and case notes, ensuring accurate record-keeping for legal proceedings.
- Prepared and served court-ordered preservation letters to medical facilities and surgeons using SmartAdvocate case management system.
Legal Clinic Coordinator
Bread for the City
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed multi-line on-call phone assistance program, fielding client inquiries while maintaining accurate records in Salesforce (updating profiles, scheduling appointments, and tracking case statuses).
- Orchestrated weekly Advice & Referral Clinic operations by screening walk-in clients, assessing legal needs, and connecting individuals with qualified attorneys or alternative services.
- Maintained personal caseload of disability benefit denials, representing clients in hearings before Administrative Law Judges.
Resident Advisor
Office of Residential Experience, Saint Mary’s College
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Served on a rotating on-call duty schedule, providing support and emergency response for a residential community of 100+ sophomore students, ensuring safety by promptly addressing and documenting incidents.
- Designed, budgeted, and executed engaging extracurricular programs (e.g., San Francisco Exploratorium trip, Career Nights) to strengthen community bonds and enhance residents’ professional and personal growth.
- Held monthly meetings with residential units to assess and address academic, social, and personal needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive living environment.
Student Leader Initiating Diversity Education
Intercultural Center, Saint Mary’s College
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Organized and facilitated weekly programs on current social justice issues, Cultural Nights, and Cultural Graduate Celebrations, fostering dialogue and celebrating diverse identities within the campus community.
- Co-led Theater of the Oppressed workshops, creating an interactive space for students to explore intersecting identities, systemic oppression, and political activism through performance and discussion.
- Oversaw the programming space, ensuring it remained an accessible and inclusive hub for workshops, meetings, and community-building events.
Peer Mentor
High Potential Program, Saint Mary’s College
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring to first-generation college freshmen across multiple subjects during a four-week summer immersion program and throughout the academic year.
- Conducted bi-monthly check-ins with four students to monitor their academic progress, financial stability, and social well-being.
- Acted as a liaison between students and university support services (financial aid, counseling, academic advising), ensuring access to critical resources.
Grants Office Coordinator
Grants Office, Saint Mary’s College
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted comprehensive prospect research by analyzing government and private foundation funding opportunities through database mining, publication reviews, and direct outreach to grant-making organizations.
- Developed and maintained a dynamic grants tracking system to monitor funding cycles, application requirements, and submission deadlines across 50+ potential revenue sources.
- Optimized proposal submission processes by standardizing content development timelines, delivery methods, and quality control checks to maximize funding opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Archaeology, Ethnic Studies
Saint Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA 05.2001 - 05.2016
Civic Engagement
- LEAD Athens, 2025-2026
- Advancing Justice Atlanta’s Georgia Leadership Lab Fellowship, 2024
- 9 to 5 Georgia’s Respect Georgia Workers Alliance Fellowship, 2023
- Family Connection- Communities in Schools, Board Member, 2022 – 2024
- Dignidad Inmigrante en Athens, Treasurer, 2021 – Present
- Athens Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, Steering Team, 2021 – Present
- Malaya GA, Steering Committee, 2021 – Present
- Grupo De Danza Folklorico Tonalli, 2018 – 2020
Certification
American Heart Association CPR & First Aid Certificate, 2024 - 2026
Volunteer Opportunities
- The National Museum of Natural History, 2016 – 2017
- The Sisters of Loretto Volunteer Program, 2016 – 2017
- Alameda Point Collaborative, 2012 – 2016
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Software
Microsoft Office 365
Google Workspace
SalesForce
SmartAdvocate
Adobe Creative Cloud
Timeline
Program Coordinator
YouthForce Innovation Hub, Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens
02.2024 - Current
Neighborhood Leader
Family Connection-Communities in Schools, J.J. Harris Prosperity Zone
05.2021 - Current
Project Coordinator
Fondo Solidario, Casa De Amistad
02.2021 - 02.2022
Pathology Clerk
Blasingame, Burch, Garrard, & Ashley, PC
09.2017 - 05.2021
Legal Clinic Coordinator
Bread for the City
08.2016 - 08.2017
Resident Advisor
Office of Residential Experience, Saint Mary’s College
07.2015 - 05.2016
Student Leader Initiating Diversity Education
Intercultural Center, Saint Mary’s College
09.2013 - 05.2016
Peer Mentor
High Potential Program, Saint Mary’s College
07.2013 - 05.2016
Grants Office Coordinator
Grants Office, Saint Mary’s College
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology/Archaeology, Ethnic Studies
Saint Mary’s College of California
05.2001 - 05.2016
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