PAMELA MANALILI

Public administration professional with experience across municipal and county government, policy and regulatory research, legislative analysis, community development, and public service. Currently supporting policy, research, writing, and administrative projects with the City of National City, with previous legislative experience supporting the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Brings a multidisciplinary background spanning public administration, paralegal studies, healthcare administration, and international studies, along with over two decades of professional experience. Particularly interested in policy analysis, government operations, public-sector communications, international affairs, and opportunities that strengthen communities through thoughtful, responsive public service.

City of National City | Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund

Policy and Legal Compliance Report | 07/2026

• Conducted in-depth policy and legal research on California Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund requirements, including allowable expenditures, reporting obligations, excess-surplus provisions, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Reviewed and analyzed relevant California Health and Safety Code provisions and legislative requirements to identify compliance obligations and implementation considerations for the City.
• Synthesized complex statutory, regulatory, financial, and program information into a comprehensive 20+ page Policy and Legal Compliance Report for management review.
• Developed findings and supporting information that were advanced to department leadership for use in preparing information for an upcoming City Council meeting.

San Diego State University SAGE Project | City of National City

Policy Analyst | Intergovernmental Grants & Aid Strategy | 09/2025-12/2025

• Conducted in-depth research on federal and state grant programs, including CDBG and PLHA, to support earthquake retrofit initiatives.
• Developed policy recommendations focused on equitable funding strategies for vulnerable communities.
• Analyzed fiscal and programmatic impacts of intergovernmental funding strategies.
• Presented policy findings and recommendations to City of National City officials, translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• NASPAA Student Simulation Competition - Policy & Emergency Governance 03/2026

   - Nominated by School of Public Affairs faculty to represent SDSU in a national policy simulation on wildfire mitigation and emergency governance

• United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) 01/2026

   - Dubai Immersion Programme

• U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights

   - Diplomatic Protocol & Etiquette Training    02/2026

   - Global Summit on Sustainable Futures for Women and Youth – Sustainability Advocate  04/2025

   - International Summit on Disability Rights – Disability Rights Advocate   12/2022

   - Diplomacy and Human Rights Consultant, Certificate ID: 59834886     10/2022

• Maric College 05/2006

   - Medical Administration and Medical Assistant Certificate

Feeding San Diego

Volunteer, Create Meal Kits from Home, San Diego, CA     11/2025

· Purchased ingredients per chosen recipes provided by organization.

· Prep work and plating 500+ servings of each entree for delivery.

· Assemble grocery kits including dry and cold items for food-insecure households.

Mama's Kitchen

Meal Delivery, Kitchen and Staging Volunteer, San Diego CA     11/2025

· Pick up and deliver prepared meals to clients within required delivery windows.

· Assist with 700+ entree meal preparation, packaging, and staging for distribution.

· Support food access for individuals with serious illnesses and mobility limitations.

· Compile 200+ Emergency Food Kits for severely ill clients.

The San Diego River Park Foundation

Census Volunteer, San Diego, CA      09/2025

· Conducted early morning riverbed counts as part of a coordinated census of unsheltered individuals.

· Collected demographic and situational data using provided maps and survey tools.

· Distributed water and essential care packages during outreach.

International Volunteer HQ

International Volunteer, Nairobi, Kenya      07/2022 - 08/2022

· Developed and taught curricula for 100+ students in underserved communities.

· Led empowerment and self-care workshops for women and girls.

· Organized sports and health initiatives for displaced youth.

Burrito Boyz

Community Volunteer, San Diego, CA     06/2011 - 03/2013

· Mentored youth in kitchen safety and food preparation.

· Distributed 100+ care packages to food-insecure families.

· Supported community outreach promoting compassion and inclusion.

• Member, International Studies Association (ISA)
• Member, American Association of University Women, (AAUW)
• Advocate, Violence Against Women Act & Domestic Violence Awareness Initiatives
• Advocate, National Safe Parents Organization (NSPO), Custody Peace, Movement of Mothers (MOM), One Mom’s Battle (OMB)
• Member, National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
• Member, International Society for the Study and Prevention of Perinatal and Infant Death (ISPID)
• Member, Filipino American Veteran’s Association (FAVA)