Madison Farrell
Escondido,CA
Summary
Attained a Legal Studies B.A at the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a strong foundation in public service, community advocacy, and interdisciplinary research. Experienced across sustainable agriculture, early childhood development, and grassroots programming. Demonstrates leadership and initiative through volunteer work with Food Not Bombs, supporting unhoused communities in downtown Santa Cruz. Committed to advancing social equity, environmental justice, and accessible legal systems through community-based engagement and future legal practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
On-Call Substitute
Growing Minds Child Development Center
Escondido, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Supported lead teachers in classrooms of children aged 2-5, assisting with daily transitions including meals, nap time, bathroom breaks, and outdoor play.
- Promoted emotional regulation and classroom harmony, allowing teachers to focus on instructional tasks and lesson execution.
- Maintained hygiene standards by sanitizing toys/classroom surfaces during and after shifts
- Assisted administrators with office tasks and filled in as needed to maintain proper teacher-child ratios.
Programming Assistant
Hope Scholars Program, UCSC
Santa Cruz
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Collaborate with Hope Scholars Program Coordinators to plan, design flyers, and execute outreach events, workshops, and initiatives tailored to fostering belonging, life skills and academic success among former/current foster youth/child welfare backgrounds.
- Lead event logistics such as budgeting, space reservations, campus tabling, and off campus community college visits.
- Managing the Resilient Scholars Pantry by assessing student needs, maintaining inventory and accessibility to essential resources.
- Provide administrative support in communal lounge by addressing student needs, maintaining office organization, and responding to inquiries via email and social media.
- UCSC Rep. for the UC Foster Youth Student Coalition
Hair Braider
Maned by Maddie
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Consulted with 2-4 clients weekly while balancing a full-time college schedule, delivering customized braid styles and care plans.
- Executed diverse braiding techniques (box braids, knotless, twists) tailored to individual hair textures, resulting in strong client retention and referrals.
- Educated clients on protective hair care practices to extend style longevity and promote healthy hair growth.
Spring Intern
UCSC Farm
Santa Cruz, CA
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Cultivated and maintained a Three Sisters crop using traditional Haudenosaunee companion planting methods
- Carried out daily tasks including planting, composting, irrigation, and weed control using organic Indigenous approaches to land stewardship with experienced farm staff
- Traveled to local elementary schools to assist with garden maintenance and repair, helping promote food education and sustainable practices for young students.
Front-of-House Associate
Sweet Frog
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained yogurt machines to ensure full functionality and adherence to food safety standards.
- Provided personalized service to ~50 customers daily, pre-saving frequent customers' information for quick check out
- Managed inventory and restocking processes
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and leadership; entrusted with a store key and independently managed weekend morning shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High school
Oceanside, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA06.2026
Skills
- Food safety awareness
- Team leadership
- Community engagement
- Canva & Flyer design
- Workshop planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Food justice
- Educational Childcare (ages 2-5)
- Record keeping & organization
Timeline
Programming Assistant
Hope Scholars Program, UCSC
06.2025 - 06.2026
Spring Intern
UCSC Farm
04.2023 - 06.2023
Front-of-House Associate
Sweet Frog
06.2022 - 08.2022
Hair Braider
Maned by Maddie
01.2022 - 05.2025
On-Call Substitute
Growing Minds Child Development Center
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oceanside High school
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
UCSC