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Maya Douglas

Los Angeles,USA

Summary

Results-driven leadership professional with extensive expertise in district oversight and strategic execution. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals. Known for adaptability and commitment to excellence with focus on continuous improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

District Director

California State Assembly, Office of Assemblyman Mike Gipson
07.2022 - Current
  • Lead the effective functioning of the Sixty-fifth Assembly District Office. Provide political intelligence and make sound recommendations to the Assemblyman. Implement and manage district internship program. Recruit and develop new staff. Develop community leadership structures. Manage and develop district communications. Build relationships with local organizations and government leaders. Lead a diverse and dynamic staff. Coordinate constituent casework assignments and event planning. Manage a variety of projects and deadlines and represent the Assemblymember in the community. Manage district office communications and oversee development of talking points and logistical information for Assemblyman’s appearances and speaking engagements. Engage various communities in coalition building and organizing activities. Conduct research on initiatives of concern to constituents and advise office on related public policy issues. Plan and coordinate constituent targeted events in district.

Worksite Organizer

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Develop community leadership structures. Recruit, train and support new members and new leaders to participate in union activities, political campaigns and political contributions. Support and educate members in exercising political power. Participate in organizing political campaigns. Host regional events in-person and via Zoom. Negotiate union contracts. Facilitate internal organizing and bargaining support campaigns. Prepare work plans, calendars, files, reports and other records. Build stewards’ council, issue committees, and other leadership structures. Maintain regular and effective communication with workers in assigned jurisdictions. Participate in the development and implementation of current industry strategies and coordinated activities to raise standards. Identify significant worksite and/or departmental issues and develop strategies and tactics to effectively address them, including petitions, group grievances, work actions, media events, and legal actions. Participate in and recruit members to participate in legislative and electoral campaign activities, including lobbying, phone banking, letter writing, door-to-door canvassing, and other activities. Work collaboratively with management to resolve worker, worksite and departmental issues.

Senior Field Representative, Consultant to Assembly Select Committee on Mental Health and Behavioral Health

California State Assembly, Office of Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in the effective functioning of the Fifty-fourth Assembly District Office. Provided political intelligence and recommendations to Elected Official. Attended/participated in events, meetings and advisory boards on behalf of the Assemblyman. Developed and managed District Office internship program. Facilitated and completed constituent case work. Acted as liaison between office and community organizations on issues concerning health, mental health, social services, seniors and women. Designed and facilitated hearings of the Assembly Select Committee on Mental and Behavioral Health (Chaired by Assemblyman Ridley-Thomas), planned and coordinated stakeholder dialogues on broad topics related to mental health, regularly compiled information on best practices in the delivery of healthcare. Prepared talking points and logistical information for Assemblyman’s speaking engagements. Completed certificates, congratulatory letters and various official correspondences on the Assemblyman’s behalf. Presented official acknowledgements at wide-range of events. Conducted outreach across greater Los Angeles for stakeholder input and promoted various district office events. Engaged various communities in coalition building and organizing activities. Conducted research on initiatives of concern to constituents and advised office on related public policy issues. Planned and coordinated constituent targeted events in Greater Los Angeles.

Marketing Analyst, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

T.H.E. Clinic, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Handled all social media activity and website coordination. Coordinated all interactions with media and press. Reviewed, edited and approved all press releases, marketing copy, brochures, flyers and newsletters. Covered all organizational events, took photographs and made updates to social media. Managed daily schedule and calendar of President and CEO. Coordinated all travel itineraries for all staff. Completed all travel expense reconciliations for all staff. Provided confidential and timely administrative, clerical and operational support to Executive Committee, Board of Directors and all auxiliary committees. Provided complete logistical support, preparation and coordination of all executive level and Board of Directors meetings including minute transcription. Key contributor on Joint Commission accreditation team for primary care Goal Seal of Approval designation.

Education

Master of Public Administration - Public Sector Management and Leadership

California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
01.2004

Skills

  • Government and Constituent Relations, Community Engagement and Organizing, Contract and Policy Analysis, Coalition Building, Voter Education, Campaign and Petitioning Activities, Event Coordination, Labor Relations, Social Media Execution/Development, Public Speaking, Calendar Management, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Development, Conflict Resolution

Affiliations

  • Member, CalMoneySmart Steering Committee, CA Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (2023 - Present)
  • Member, Empowerment Congress Mental Health Committee, February (2015 – Present)
  • Board Member, A Step to Freedom (July 2016 – July 2022)
  • Co-Chair, Systems Change Workgroup, Community Advocacy Coalition (January 2016 – 2017)
  • Board Member, Autism Community Advisory Board, UCLA Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART) (2015-2016)
  • Co-Chair, Empowerment Congress Emerging Civic Leaders Committee, December (2015 – 2016)

Timeline

District Director

California State Assembly, Office of Assemblyman Mike Gipson
07.2022 - Current

Worksite Organizer

Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721
01.2016 - 01.2022

Senior Field Representative, Consultant to Assembly Select Committee on Mental Health and Behavioral Health

California State Assembly, Office of Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas
01.2013 - 01.2016

Marketing Analyst, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

T.H.E. Clinic, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2013

Master of Public Administration - Public Sector Management and Leadership

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Recent Campaign Experience

  • Mike Gipson for State Assemblyman, AD 65 (2022)
  • Karen Bass for Mayor, LA City Council (2022)
  • Reggie Jones Sawyer for State Assemblyman, AD 57 (2020)
  • Mark Ridley-Thomas for City Council, District 10 (2019)
  • Duties Included:
  • Phone bank operation, canvassing and petitioning

Awards

Recipient, Top 40 Under 40, Emerging Civic Leaders (ECL) Committee, Empowerment Congress (2017)

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