Hi, I am JT! I am a International Relations and Environmental Policy Double major at Uc Davis 

Work experience:

Senator (Interim), Associated Students of UC Davis 

Spring 2023 - Present

Propose and vote on measures before the ASUCD Senate. Help oversee units, commissions, and committees of the ASUCD Senate. 

Internal Vice President, Associated Students of UC Davis 

Spring 2022 - Spring 2023

I manage the internal operations of the Associated Students of UC Davis. I preside over the ASUCD Senate and oversee six commissions and several committees. Additionally, I work with the President on student advocacy and internal projects.

Internal Affairs Commissioner, Associated Students of UC Davis 

Fall  2021 - Spring 2022

Considered legislation prior to passage by the senate and proposed bylaw amendments to improve the operations of the ASUCD. Served as Chair during the spring quarter of 2022. 

Retail Sales Specialist, REI Inc. 

Summer 2021

Provided customer service, assisted with floor stocking and recovery, and processed equipment rentals.

District Office Intern, Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Spring 2021

Managed inbound constituent communications for the Speaker, staffed virtual town halls and meetings with government agencies and interest groups, and supported the Chief of Staff and other staff with casework and research.

Political Intern, Democratic Party of Virginia

Spring 2021

Conduct background research for the Political Department staff during the run-up to the 2021 statewide primary.

Senator, Cañada College Student Senate

2019/2020 Academic year

Student representative who organized and promoted campus-wide programs and events, protected student rights, and represented the student body in college participatory governance committees.

Committees: College Budget and Planning Council, Senate Rules Committee (Chair), Elections Committee. 

District Office Intern, Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Spring 2019

Answered constituent calls and correspondence, assisted with casework, and staffed events.

Founder and President, Cañada for Democracy

Fall 2019 - Spring 2020

Created and directed a student club that promotes participation in the democratic process by registering students to vote, distributing election information, and creating a space on campus to discuss current events and ideas.

 

Education

UC Davis

Fall 2021 - present

International Relations (BA) and Environmental Policy (BS) double major. 

Cañada College (middle college program)

Fall 2018 - Spring 2020

Earned over 1.5 years worth of credit towards my degree through classes at the community college while attending high school. 

Carlmont High School

Fall 2016 - Spring 2018