Zeila Chavez

●Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing documents, communications for Division Chief Stermolle as needed, and general office tasks..

● Supported the special events team by managing errands, actively participating in event logistics, and maintaining reliable work schedules.

● Assist with the agency’s planning of the annual TDEM conference, utilizing Cadmium for tracking of registration, presenter, and exhibitor portals.

• Managed summer school office operations, including visitor reception, phone call routing, and clerical tasks.
• Supported students and families with academic coaching, attendance management, and field trip coordination.
• Assisted with supervising volunteers, maintaining databases, preparing reports, and assisting with special projects and events.

• Assisted in a historical analysis of Public Education funding patterns to facilitate team analysis and improve the data distribution process.
• Compile a comprehensive database for Higher Education riders for identifying necessary deadlines and reporting requirements
• Data consolidation for formula funding for general academic institutions and health-related institutions spanning a period of 10 years. This allows for more accurate examination of funding trends for these institutions.

• Oversaw other interns to organize and prepare materials essential for committee hearings attended by the senator.
• Met with sta
• Prepared briefs, memos, and reports summarizing key information and analysis for internal use.

• Promote civic engagement in the RGV through art and storytelling
• Facilitated community engagement by implementing calls to action on issues that impact border communities, like food and water scarcity, immigration policy, and reproductive justice.

• Prepared polling places by assembling voting equipment and organizing logistical arrangements to ensure a seamless voting experience during elections.
• Verified individuals' voter registration status to ensure eligibility to vote and provided assistance on the voting equipment.

• Organized and analyzed data and prepared written materials as directed for different teams, like the public education team, the higher education team, and the natural resources team.
• Researched and drafted memos on interim charges issued by the Senate Finance Committee and the House Appropriations Committee for recommendations and further action for policy consideration.