Angelica M.

Rubio
P.O. Box 162, Lake Arthur, NM | 213 999 6161 | angelicarubiowu@gmail.com | @anrubio
SKILLS: Policy Analyst, Advocacy, Program Development; Project Management; Coalition Building; Public Relations; Interpersonal Communications; Online/Offline Community Organizing; Strategic Planning; Social Media and Blogger EDUCATION: New Organizing Institute Washington, DC (2012) NOI No Borders Boot Camp California State University Los Angeles, California (2008) Masters of Arts Latin American Studies, Concentration in Comparative Politics New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, New Mexico (2001) Bachelor of Arts - Government, Concentration in International Relations and Public Policy WORK EXPERIENCE Founder/Community Organizer Center for Advocacy Rights and Engagement (CARE), Lake Arthur, NM 01/2012-Present Coordinate public relations with the purpose of recruiting volunteers and increasing public awareness of CARE and its goals and activities in Roswell and the valley. Develop, implement, and maintain CARE membership and volunteer list. Develop and implement time-orientated strategic plans to establish agency goals. Review program/agency progress and compare to goals and objectives. Engage local community in issue-based campaigns and non-partisan voter registration/get out the vote (GOTV) Member of the New Mexico C3 Table Senior Associate of Fund Development and Communications Part-time Tobosa Developmental Services, Roswell, New Mexico 03/2010-Present Support and partner with Executive Director and Board Members on all fund development and communications activities. Actively work with ED to develop and implement a comprehensive fund development and communications strategy Responsible for the execution of proposals; writing, archiving and managing proposals. Conduct on-going research on funding sources and trends related to intellectual disabilities. Ensure timely submission of proposals, reports and other on-going communication. Develop and maintain a system for tracking and preparing grant proposals. Lead online content that engages audience segments, leading to measurable action. Manage the development, distribution and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, newletters, brochures, annual report, e-newsletters and TDS website. Track and measure the level of engagement within the network over time. Cultivate and sustain relationships of relevance with print, radio and other media contacts. Blogger The Rubio Dispatch: Where the Left is Right

03/2011 - Present

 Focusing on the days political events and providing a personal analysis from the confines of my little world in rural New Mexico.

Regional Get Out The Vote Director Organizing for America (OFA) Colorado 09/2012-11/2012 Trained new volunteers for Organizing for Americas (OFA) get out the vote efforts in Colorado. Coordinated out-of-state volunteers with travel information, housing and transportation upon arriving to Colorado. Managed Get Out the Vote (GOTV) fellows in east Boulder County. Planned and set up staging locations, overseeing logistics for OFAs GOTV efforts. Oversaw the management and distribution of campaign literature and materials to all staging locations in east Boulder county. Consultant National Council of La Raza, Washington, DC 05/2010-09/2010 Assisted the Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation Wealth Building Policy Project to prepare and plan September, 2010 Fair Housing convening in Washington, DC. Conducted research on housing ordinances targeting immigrant communities in Prince William County, Virginia Reviewed status of complaints filed privately and by Housing and Urban Development. Analyzed trends in discrimination complaints based on anti-crowding ordinances across the county Interviewed and collaborated with fair housing and immigration experts Prepared background information and discussion materials on the issue of anti-immigrant ordinances Helped facilitate Does the Fair Housing Law Apply to Immigrants? convening in September 2010. Policy Analyst, President Pro Tempore State of New Mexico Legislative Session, Santa Fe, New Mexico 01/2010-03/2010 Researched critical information related to legislation before the NM State Senate, Committees Committee. Participated in meetings and hearings with Senate leadership and committee on legislative issues related to state budget. Researched and analyzed prospective legislation, assisting and preparing President Pro Tempore on committee presentations Met with constituents on behalf of President Pro Tempore to discuss concerns and issues facing their community. Director, Department of Community Wealth East LA Community Corporation, Los Angeles, CA 01/2006-12/2009 Established and evaluated program and department goals, objectives and policy platform. Managed an annual budget of up to $350,000. Conducted research and grant writing to expand program revenues of up to $250,000 Helped design and supervise the maintenance of a case management system, tracking units of service, facilitating grant reporting, and strategic planning. Created first-time home-buyer, foreclosure prevention, and financial literacy curricula, serving over

1500 families. Planned and facilitated educational bilingual workshops for up to 50 families per month. Provided one-on-one counseling to families facing housing hardships. Oversaw, created and translated bi-lingual outreach materials for departmental programs.

Program Coordinator Alianza of New Mexico, Roswell, New Mexico 06/2004 - 07/2005 Maintained and evaluated program and department goals, objectives and policy platform. Managed an annual budget of up to $35,000 Conducted research on HIV/AIDS Provided educational tools for communities of color, schools and businesses on issues related to HIV/AIDS Managed case management system and facilitated grant reporting Conducted HIV/AIDS testing and one-on-one counseling Accredited Representative, Unaccompanied Minor Program Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center 08/2003 - 06/2004 Conducted initial consultations with prospective clients to identify possible immigration benefits. Prepared immigration cases for court appearances related to Special Juvenile Visas and Asylum cases. Assisted Managing Attorney with researching and preparation of briefs for court hearings. Monitored and maintained a caseload of over 40+ clients. Planned and organized outreach programs for the community. Trained and supervised interns. Governmental Relations Program Assistant Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC 02/2002-12/2002 Provided support to senior staff, scheduling, planning and attending meetings. Assist senior staff with lobbying and maintaining legislative database. Performing routine office support tasks, filling out expense reports, drafting and editing documents and reports, scheduling events. Providing support during congressional sessions, attending committee meetings, tracking bills, developing fact sheets. Provided project specific research support. INTERNSHIPS Intern, Foreign Relations/US-Mexican Border Senator Jeff Bingaman, Washington, DC 06/2002 - 08/2002 Provided support to Legislative Director with routine support tasks, drafting and editing documents and reports, note taking during meetings with other congressional staff. Provided support during the session, attended committee meetings and tracking bills. Provided project specific research support. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Vice-Chair Democratic Party of Chaves County, Roswell, New Mexico

03/2013 - Present

 Work with internal committees, other county parties, the state party, or other external entities to foster communication and collaborate to further Democratic values and leadership in Chaves County Understand the Party structure, know the Party rules and be able to answer questions on its behalf, and participate in marketing efforts to ensure continuity and increased participation Strategize, participate in and oversee County fund raising efforts, including independently making personal, higher dollar asks Strategize, support and implement Get Out the Vote efforts Foster inclusiveness and diversity within the County Party Respond to media requests in the event that the County Chair (or other press support) is unavailable Serve, as agreed upon with the Chair, as an Officer liaison or person accountable for various County Party committees Provide support to Senate District, House District and Sub District leaders Help find and support future candidates Community Organizer Alliance for Peace and Justice, Roswell, New Mexico 01/2012 - Present Collaborate and organizing with allies to engage local community on issue-based campaigns, specifically related to Governor Susana Martinezs attempts to repeal drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants. Organize, mobilize and assist in facilitating local house meetings with community members, to identify issues. Door to Door Canvasser - (GOTV) Barack Obama for President, Las Vegas, Nevada Participated in get out the vote efforts; early voting.

11/2008 - 11/2008

Field Organizer John Kerry for President, Roswell, New Mexico 06/2004 - 11/2004 Organized and hosted local events Coordinated and lead phone banking efforts Organized and participated in get out the vote efforts; early voting and election day Registered new voters LEADERSHIP/AWARDS: Member of Los Angeles County Foreclosure Taskforce (July/07), Member of Los Angeles Financial Literacy Council, (05/09), Member of Los Angeles National Council of La Raza Affiliate Council (09/09), Honored with Panther Award by California Reinvestment Coalition for advocacy efforts in foreclosure prevention (11/09) Received scholarship to attend NOI No Borders Bootcamp (2/12) Received scholarship to attend Netroots Nation 2012 by Democracy for America Scholarship Competition (6/12) New Mexico Emerge Program (04/13 - 10/13) LANGUAGES: Fluent in Spanish and English SKILLS: Mac IOS5, Microsoft, Web 2.0, VAN, online organizing, social media, and office equipment