Malena Villaseñor

Personable and bilingual individual with expertise working in fast-paced settings. A professional with expertise spanning over 5 years of experience in the restaurant industry and various volunteering roles.

TurnUp, Remote Internship, 10/2023, 03/2024

Youth-led non-profit devoted to promoting democracy by increasing youth voter registration and turnout by educating and removing systematic barriers to civic participation, 

• Researched weekly educational tasks such as health equity, media literacy, voter ID laws, and wrongful conviction, and attended group meetings to share findings.
• Contributed to grassroots activism through phone and text banking, post-carding, canvassing, and letter-writing.

CSU IP Study Abroad, Madrid, Spain, 08/2023, 01/2024, 

Study abroad program that allows students to add an international dimension to their education, gain international understanding, and experience life outside the U.S.

• Studied at Complutense University, focusing on Spain's contemporary socio-political economy and foreign policy.
• Gained substantial cultural and international insights that enriched my academic journey and cultural awareness, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, critical thinking, adaptability, and independence.

Community Project Inc., Napa, CA, 2016, 2020

A non-profit women’s volunteer organization, raising money through sales of the CP Thrift Shop to donate money to worthy causes within Napa County

• Managed book pricing and holiday inventory, contributing toward the success of the largest annual holiday sale.
• Designed seasonal window displays and participated in charity events to support local causes.