Odessa Paule
Renton
Summary
Future legislator and policy advocate eager to gain direct experience in government relations, legislative testimony, and student voice engagement. Dedicated to advancing racial and social equity through policy while building the foundation for a career in political leadership.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Advisory Board Member
UW Making Connections
2025 - Current
- Provide input and guidance on programming that supports first-generation and underrepresented students.
- Collaborate with staff and fellow board members to strengthen mentorship, equity, and student success initiatives.
- Represent student perspectives in shaping program priorities and outreach.
President, Associated Student Government
Renton Technical College
01.2025 - Current
- Lead ASG during a foundational stage, guiding a diverse team of students from different ages and backgrounds to work as a cohesive unit.
- Strengthened organizational accountability by reinforcing the constitution and bylaws, setting structure, and ensuring members fulfill their roles.
- Navigated and resolved team conflict while promoting multicultural awareness and equity in leadership practice.
- Facilitated discussions and initiatives that mobilized the student government into action, building reputation and engagement on campus.
- Mentor peers to grow in leadership capacity, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Founder & President
Renton Student Union Chapter
01.2025 - Current
- Launched and built the chapter from the ground up, designing the leadership model, proposals, and operational systems.
- Manage finances, deadlines, and logistics to ensure consistent and accountable student participation.
- Oversee conflict management and establish structures for team collaboration and productivity.
- Coordinate with advisors and Washington Youth Alliance (parent organization) to align advocacy efforts and maintain organizational partnerships.
Member
Washington Youth Alliance
01.2025 - Current
- Advocate for mental health and gun violence prevention at the state and community level.
- Support policy initiatives by engaging with legislators, tracking bills, and mobilizing youth voices.
Youth Climate Equity Community Task Force (King County)
01.2024 - Current
- Serve on a countywide task force that directly shapes the King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) through youth and frontline community input.
- Trained on King County’s climate policy systems, gaining detailed knowledge of how equity and sustainability guide decision-making.
- Facilitate storytelling sessions and educational workshops to ensure frontline voices are represented in climate policy.
- Engage directly with impacted communities to gather perspectives and connect lived experiences to policy development.
- Collaborate with peers, interns, and county leaders to design and implement projects advancing racial and climate equity.
- Paid Student Position
Health Scholars Program
HealthPoint
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to understand community health disparities.
- Gained insight into how social and environmental policy impacts public health access.
Education
Associate Degree - General Studies
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA01.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Renton High School
Renton, WA01.2026
Skills
- Correlation analysis for policy research
- Drafting testimony and advocacy communications
- Project coordination
- Operational efficiency management
- Long-term planning
- Process optimization
- Strategic creativity
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership team building
- Public speaking
- Approachable leader
Certification
- Public Health Ambassador — King County
- 21st Century Skills — Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Basic Life Support — American Heart Association
- Certificate of Excellence — AAUW
- Health Scholar Certificate — HealthPoint
Timeline
President, Associated Student Government
Renton Technical College
01.2025 - Current
Founder & President
Renton Student Union Chapter
01.2025 - Current
Member
Washington Youth Alliance
01.2025 - Current
Youth Climate Equity Community Task Force (King County)
01.2024 - Current
Health Scholars Program
HealthPoint
01.2024 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Renton High School
Student Advisory Board Member
UW Making Connections
2025 - Current
Associate Degree - General Studies
Renton Technical College
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