MELISSA SANTOS
Modesto,CA
Summary
To lead and foster state-wide efforts to build political power within the Latinx community through leadership development, civic engagement, and advocacy on core issues.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
San Joaquin County, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Continued District Representative duties and added responsibility of overseeing office outreach programs
- Worked with District Director to set and manage metrics for field team
- Created processes and procedures for effective, efficient, and culturally competent outreach
Director of Paid Canvass Program
Harder for Congress
San Joaquin County, CA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Hired and trained a team of thirty canvassers on a rolling basis
- Managed data and quality control of canvassing operation as well as budget and payroll
- Ensured canvassers met daily and weekly goal and provided support as needed
District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
Stanislaus & San Joaquin County, CA
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted community outreach and represented Member when he was in session and out of the district
- Managed relationships with community leaders, stakeholders and elected officials
- Identified members for Multicultural Community Advisory Committee and met on a monthly basis
- Problem-solved constituent issues through casework service
- Organized virtual and in-person meetings and events for outreach about office services and receive input from constituents
- Assisted with Spanish translations for talking points and media interviews
Regional Coordinator
Mi Familia Vota
Stanislaus & San Joaquin County, CA
05.2016 - 02.2019
- Registered and educated voters of all ages and backgrounds through community outreach and classroom presentations
- Managed team of organizers, canvassers, and interns
- Recruited, trained, and oversaw volunteer program
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Motivated and committed
- Strong public speaker
- Team player
Timeline
Director of Paid Canvass Program
Harder for Congress
09.2023 - 11.2023
Senior District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
01.2023 - Current
District Representative
U.S. House of Representatives
02.2019 - 01.2023
Regional Coordinator
Mi Familia Vota
05.2016 - 02.2019
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