Melissa Vergara

Passionate and dedicated individual seeking a position as a community advocate to utilize my acquired customer service skills and outreach experience. With my experience in the healthcare field, community outreach, political organizing, and enthusiasm for helping others, I aim to promote equity among underserved communities.

Nyeland Promise- Outreach

Nyeland Acres, CA | January 2020 - Present

• Increased community engagement by assisting at outreach events and coordinating with local organizations.
• Provided information to members in the community about local events such as food pantries, zumba classes, yoga classes, political organizing meetings and educational campaigns.
• Managed volunteers effectively to ensure successful outreach initiatives.
• Assisted instructors and coordinators as needed.
• Advocated for residents at weekly community meetings.

M.E.Ch.A de SDSU- Secretary/Ouristorian

San Diego, CA | December 2018 - May 2021

• Created weekly newsletters, political education presentations, agendas, online flyers, and sign-in sheets.
• Reached out to high schools to conduct presentations to promote higher academia to diverse underserved students.
• Held office hours to answer questions and provide support to lower classmen.
• Assisted and documented weekly board meetings and political organizing meetings.