Sophia Marie Jimenez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate student leader and educator. Engaging Civic Engagement Commissioner at Illinois Wesleyan University, adept at fostering student leadership and community activism. Proven track record in enhancing local engagement initiatives and effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders. Skilled in social media marketing and office administration, driving impactful programs that amplify student voices and support local businesses.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Civic Engagement Commissioner
Illinois Wesleyan University Student Senate
Bloomington , Illinois
01.2025 - Current
- Leading Titan Votes, Titan Connect, and Titans Volunteer programs. Helping to engage students with local elections and supporting local businesses within the Bloomington-Normal community. Ensuring that all student voices are heard and seen.
Sophomore Student Senate Senator
Illinois Wesleyan University Student Senate
Bloomington, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Elected as one of the 9 student senators to represent the class of 2027
- Apart of the Advocacy & Awareness Committee
- Giving insight towards different areas on campus
- Attend general meeting on Sunday addressing student concerns within our campus community
Engagement Center Titan Talker
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
01.2024 - Current
- A student ambassador with our alumni network.
- Interact with previous alumni via phone call and ask for donations towards programs here at Illinois Wesleyan that help students here financially and on-site.
- Participate in Giver Day and All-In Day, where many alumni are eager to help and donate towards IWU.
- Send thank you cards and emails to givers.
Athletic Communications Assistant
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Manage statistics, social media accounts, photography, videography, writing releases, and updating IWU sports website for all 26 sports throughout the years
- Collaborating with teams and other student workers to help improve our work ethic
Aldermanic Intern
City of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Intern full-time with Chicago 14th Ward Alderwoman Jeylu B. Gutierrez
- Attend City Council Meetings at City Hall
- Interact with constituents within the community about concerns, city work, policies, etc.
- Assist with answering phone calls, emails, Chicago 311 Service Requests, Yard Sale Permits, and Block Party Permits.
- Attend community events with the Alderwomen answering questions or concerns by constituents.
- Problem solving to help make the 14th ward of Chicago brighter and better.
Freshman Student Senate Senator
Illlinois Wesleyan University Student Senate
Bloomington, Illinois
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Elected as one of the 9 student senators to represent and advocate for the class of 2027.
- Served on both the Diversity & Inclusion and Advocacy and Awareness Committees.
- Student Representative for the IWU John Wesley Powell Research Conference and Committee hosted on April 13, 2024.
- Attended general assembly meetings hosted on Sundays for our campus community.
Summer Fellow Internship
Mikva Challenge Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Interned with District 1 State Representative Aaron Ortiz and 14th Ward Alderwoman Jeylu B. Gutierrez
- Assisted and communicated with constituents in person at the office, as well as at community events, regarding concerns they had for themselves or their community.
- Contributing to help by answering phone calls and emails, and trying to help with different situations to give the best solution to our constituents.
- Learned how to fill out Chicago 311 Service Requests, Yard Sale Permits, and Block Sale Permits.
Student Advisory Council - Chicago Public Schools
Mikva Challenge
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with 19 other CPS high school students to figure out the best way to provide recommendations and policy plans targeting things that need improvement within CPS.
- Developed a deeper understanding of the Chicago Public Schools system within their education and became a helpful guide for future youth change markers.
- Attended meetings with the CEO of Chicago Public Schools, along with other representatives within their office, to ensure our youth voices were being heard for improvement, as well as to develop and share our well-thought-out policy recommendations.
- Researched and discovered new information within Chicago CPS neighborhood schools and how they can further work on improving their curriculum along with the school environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington 05-2027
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
Chicago05-2023
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Student leadership
- Office Administration
- Activism
- Social Media Marketing
- Communication
- Local Government
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Volunteer Work
Archer Manor Little League
Chicago, IL
January 2019- Present
- Year round heavy on summers with Archer Manor Little League located at Archer Park- Chicago
- Organize youth softball and baseball teams, T-ball- 18U
- Create fliers for multiple events that arise throughout the year
- Manage Facebook and Instagram accounts posting updates on and off season
- Assist organizing final awards ceremony picnic
Timeline
Civic Engagement Commissioner
Illinois Wesleyan University Student Senate
01.2025 - Current
Sophomore Student Senate Senator
Illinois Wesleyan University Student Senate
09.2024 - Current
Aldermanic Intern
City of Chicago
05.2024 - 08.2024
Engagement Center Titan Talker
Illinois Wesleyan University
01.2024 - Current
Freshman Student Senate Senator
Illlinois Wesleyan University Student Senate
09.2023 - 04.2024
Athletic Communications Assistant
Illinois Wesleyan University
08.2023 - Current
Summer Fellow Internship
Mikva Challenge Foundation
06.2023 - 08.2023
Student Advisory Council - Chicago Public Schools
Mikva Challenge
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Illinois Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
John F Kennedy High School
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