Lorena Toledo Carranza
Northridge,CA
Summary
A committed and hardworking advocate and leader for the needs and interests of students. Detailed-oriented, communicator, and team-collaborator who is seeking to gain more experience in the higher education and advocacy fields.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer Arts Advisory Council Board Member
California State Student Association
09.2024 - Current
- Serve as one of the two CSU student representatives on the Summer Arts Advisory Council Board Systemwide Committee.
- Initiate and approve policy that best addresses the issues within the program.
- Provide resources and best practices for the program.
- To create an inspired and educational environment to empower people through excellence and innovation in arts education, exhibition, and performance.
Senator for the College of Science and Mathematics
CSUN Associated Students
07.2024 - Current
- Serve as one of the 24 students representing a student body of more than 35,000.
- Serve in the CSUN Teaching Effectiveness Task Force Committee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee as well as Associated Students Standing Senate Committees.
- Initiate and approve policy and legislation to make the necessary changes for the needs and interests of the student body on campus.
- Preside and allocate over a multi-million dollar operating budget among student organizations, campus efforts and/or events.
- Work and collaborate with faculty and administrators to address students concerns and provide resources for the respective college
Sports Clubs Council President
CSUN Associated Students
05.2024 - Current
- Serve as the lead of the Sport Clubs Council by representing and advocating for competitive and recreational Sport Clubs.
- Serve as the liaison between the Associated Students Senate, Associated Students Sport Clubs Staff, the Matador Involvement Center and the Sport Clubs Council.
- Direct and manage over Sport Clubs Council meetings and Executive Board meetings.
- Preside and distribute over a $250,000 operating budget for Associated Students Sport Clubs.
Upper Division Senator
CSUN Associated Students
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as one of the 24 students representing a student body of more than 35,000.
- Served as the Senate Representative in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as well as in the CSUN Teaching Effectiveness Task Force Committee.
- Presided and allocated over a multi-million dollar operating budget among student organizations, campus efforts and/or events.
- Initiated and approved policy and legislation to make the necessary changes for the needs and interests of the student body on campus.
- Worked and collaborated along with faculty and administrators to address students concerns and find solutions.
Research Assistant
CSUN Marine Biology Research Lab
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted in the research of the comparison of the diets of two mesopredator reef fishes inside v. outside of MPAs for the purpose of finding evidence of trophic downgrading.
- Dissected and extracted gut of stomachs as well as muscle and liver tissues for the purpose of diet integration.
- Collected and entered data of size measurement of fishes and stomach content.
Mentor
CSUN Mentor Connect
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided freshmen and sophomore students guidance and direction when needed either through career exploration, resources, and/or advice on their academic journey and personal growth.
- Discussed goal settings and plans for either or both personal and academic matters.
- Identified resources to share with my mentees.
- Supported my mentees' journey toward progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
California State University - Northridge
05-2026
High School Diploma -
Granada Hills Charter High School
06-2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical
- Decision-making
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Creativity
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Trained Mentor - Mentor Collective (Issued May 2022)
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (Issued March 2022)
Accomplishments
- CSU Council on Ocean Affairs Science & Technology Grant Award (COAST)
Affiliations
- CSUN Swim Member (September 2024 - Present)
- CSUN Salsa Libre Representative (August 2023 - May 2024)
- CSUN Women in Science Outreach Program Coordinator (August 2023 - May 2024)
- CSUN Women in Science Representative (August 2020 - May 2021)
Timeline
Summer Arts Advisory Council Board Member
California State Student Association
09.2024 - Current
Senator for the College of Science and Mathematics
CSUN Associated Students
07.2024 - Current
Sports Clubs Council President
CSUN Associated Students
05.2024 - Current
Upper Division Senator
CSUN Associated Students
06.2023 - 05.2024
Mentor
CSUN Mentor Connect
05.2022 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
CSUN Marine Biology Research Lab
12.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
California State University - Northridge
High School Diploma -
Granada Hills Charter High School
- Trained Mentor - Mentor Collective (Issued May 2022 - May 2023)
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (Issued March 2022 - March 2024)
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