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Mariana Bravo

Summary

Energetic policy student with a strong passion for social justice, human rights advocacy, and policy reform–particularly as they relate to the protection of immigrant communities. Adept in conducting policy investigations, applying analytical skills, and working in fast-paced, collaborative environments. Experience includes group organizing, case management and support, and 1,400+ volunteer hours in service of local organizations

Work History

Legal Assistance Volunteer | Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

Central American Legal Assistance
New York, NY
  • Conducted one-on-one consults in Spanish with newly-arrived asylum seekers from Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, and Mexico; helped them complete I-589 applications and subsequently file them to the appropriate courts.
  • Directly supported the Pro Se Plus Project (PSPP), which brings together several immigration legal services providers and community-based organizations in NYC to address legal needs of newly arrived immigrants.

Congressional Intern | Jan 2023 - June 2023

U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC
  • Office of Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-1).
  • Researched, drafted, and proposed policy initiatives to address/ameliorate pressing issues within the juvenile justice system (e.g., solitary confinement, life without parole, lack of diversion alternatives, racial disparities in youth commitments and arrests).

Director | Sep 2021 - Current

Princeton Students for Immigrant Empowerment
Princeton, NJ
  • Organize mentoring opportunities for first-/second-generation immigrant teens in the Princeton-Trenton area.
  • Coordinate pairing and communication between volunteers and local schools, bolster community involvement to create awareness for difficulties faced by immigrant children.

Summer Intern | Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

New York City Civic Engagement Commission
New York, NY
  • Engaged with community coalitions to encourage civic participation through: increased voter registration, participatory budgeting programming, poll site language assistance services.
  • Worked to increase the capacity and reach of the Civic Engagement Commission through collaboration with faith-based organizations and non-profits serving NY citizens.

Summer Associate | Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV)
Lisbon, Portugal
  • Conducted extensive research on European policies/initiatives surrounding human rights law and victim support.
  • Organized forums on restorative justice; helped plan an international conference on victim-centered protection practices.

Communications Assistant | Sep 2021 - Current

Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
  • Plan and execute events including workshops, colloquiums, and speaker series with experts in American history/politics.
  • Research/propose initiatives to maximize student engagement, manage website/communications to entire University community.

Student Advisory Committee | Aug 2022 - Current

Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
Princeton, NJ
  • Elected student liaison working to bridge communication between the Class of 2024 and SPIA faculty, staff, and Dean.
  • Advocate for student interests, propose community and academic engagement opportunities, participate in departmental progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - School of Public And International Affairs

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Current

High School & IB Diplomas -

Coral Reef Senior High School
Miami, FL
06-2020

Skills

  • Academic Writing/Research
  • Policy Proposals/Memos, Power-Mapping
  • Communications Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Office/Google Apps, R Coding Experience

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional

Timeline

Legal Assistance Volunteer | Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

Central American Legal Assistance

Congressional Intern | Jan 2023 - June 2023

U.S. House of Representatives

Director | Sep 2021 - Current

Princeton Students for Immigrant Empowerment

Summer Intern | Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

New York City Civic Engagement Commission

Summer Associate | Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV)

Communications Assistant | Sep 2021 - Current

Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University

Student Advisory Committee | Aug 2022 - Current

Princeton School of Public and International Affairs

Bachelor of Arts - School of Public And International Affairs

Princeton University

High School & IB Diplomas -

Coral Reef Senior High School

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