Nedric Miller
Woodland
Summary
Dynamic policy advocate with a proven track record at Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, excelling in policy writing and community engagement. Successfully facilitated workshops and developed strategic partnerships, enhancing support for justice-impacted individuals. Adept at data analysis and fostering collaboration, driving impactful advocacy initiatives to address systemic inequities. Insightful Policy Fellow known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in policy analysis, legislative research, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth collaboration and effective policy development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Fellow
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
Emeryville
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with advocacy teams to research and address inequities impacting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Supported litigation and policy reform initiatives focused on economic injustice and disability rights.
- Planned and coordinated community education and reintegration events to strengthen support networks for justice-impacted populations.
- Drafted reports, outreach materials and data summaries to inform coalition partners, advance organizational goals and support advocacy campaigns with other orgs.
- Reason For Leaving: The fellowship will expire
- Facilitated workshops for families about legal rights and resources available.
- Engaged with community organizations to promote awareness of prisoner reentry issues.
- Analyzed legislative proposals impacting incarcerated individuals and their families.
- Supported outreach efforts to build partnerships with local advocacy groups.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings on policy impacts related to incarceration trends.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to public health policy issues.
- Participated in coalition building activities to build support for policy initiatives among stakeholders.
- Prepared or delivered speeches to further public relations objectives.
Student Liaison for Re-Entry students
Project Rebound
Sacramento
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Provided individualized case management, student advising, and reentry support for justice-impacted students.
- Completed detailed intake interviews, verified admissions and legal documentation, and maintained confidential case notes within university databases.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Success Plans (IESPs) that outlined academic pathways, progress milestones, and wraparound support services to improve retention and graduation outcomes.
- Collaborated with admissions, on campus support programs, faculty, and DSPS to secure accommodations and resolve enrollment and financial-aid barriers.
- Led small-group orientations, secured community resources and trained student assistants on campus in support procedures.
- Generated data dashboards and semester progress reports for program leadership to identify at-risk students and guide early intervention strategies.
- Coordinated community partnerships and cross-departmental referrals to tutoring, counseling, housing, and legal-aid programs, ultimately guiding more than 80+ students toward academic persistence and degree completion.
- Reason For Leaving: I earned the opportunity to become a Policy Fellow for Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC).
Peer Mentor
Woodland Community College
Woodland
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported EOPS, NextUp, and DSPS students with one-on-one academic and career guidance.
- Coached over 65 students on interview techniques, workplace communication, and professional etiquette to support smoother transitions into competitive employment.
- Advocated with students for equitable access by coordinating with instructors, counselors, and campus departments to ensure students received appropriate accommodations, technology, and academic support within Career Technical Education programs.
- Monitored and documented the progress of 35+ students, maintaining accurate records in compliance with program and college standards.
- Collaborated with staff, community partners, and local agencies to connect students to employment, and human resources.
- Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions, contributed to workshops and created outreach opportunities to promote disability inclusion, academic success, and workforce readiness.
- Applied sound judgment, initiative, and attention to detail to improve student engagement and ensure high-quality service delivery across the program.
- Reason For Leaving: I was given the opportunity to become a Student Support Liaison when I transferred to Sac State.
Education
Kinesiology - exercise Science & Clinical Rehabilitation
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, Ca05.2024
Associates - Natural Science and Mathematics
Woodland Community College
Woodland, Ca05.2019
Skills
- Policy writing
- Data analysis
- Advocacy strategy
- Research methodologies
- Community engagement
- Legislative analysis
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Policy advocacy
- Policy analysis
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strategic communications
- Creative strategies
Timeline
Senior Policy Fellow
Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
12.2024 - Current
Student Liaison for Re-Entry students
Project Rebound
01.2021 - 11.2024
Peer Mentor
Woodland Community College
01.2020 - 01.2021
Kinesiology - exercise Science & Clinical Rehabilitation
Sacramento State University
Associates - Natural Science and Mathematics
Woodland Community College