“Danny is consistently insightful, charismatic, and dedicated in everything he does. We have worked together on several projects, and Danny always contributes high quality work, challenges us to go further in our analysis, and ensures that we turn in the highest quality projects.”
Danny Kaufman
San Francisco, California, United States
1K followers
500+ connections
San Francisco, California, United States
1K followers
500+ connections
About
I am passionate about community-led strategies for creating a more equitable…
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Education
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University of Washington
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Activities and Societies: Latino Policy Association (LPA), Co-President International Gateway (InGate), Member Non-Profit Network (NPN), member
The Evans School of Public Policy and Governance is ranked the fourth best public affairs school in the U.S., according to the 2017 U.S. News and World Report Rankings. It's MPA Program is designed to equip students with essential skills needed to enter careers in government and the nonprofit sector.
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Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer Team, MEChA
Occidental College is ranked No. 44 on the list of National Liberal Arts Colleges in the U.S., according to the 2016 U.S. News and World Report.The New York Times ranked Occidental College No. 20 on its list of the most economically diverse U.S. colleges and universities in 2015.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Employment Program Manager
El Centro De La Raza
- 1 year 1 month
Human Rights
Created and managed a bilingual employment program for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness
• Creating and managing a bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Developing a 52-page bilingual life skills & employment resource book.
• Securing 50+ livable wage jobs for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area..
Key responsibilities included:…Created and managed a bilingual employment program for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness
• Creating and managing a bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Developing a 52-page bilingual life skills & employment resource book.
• Securing 50+ livable wage jobs for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area..
Key responsibilities included:
• Day-to-day management of a bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Developing and facilitating a six-week bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for 12-15 students two times/week.
• Identifying and conducting outreach to 100+ businesses in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Creating and coordinating a 30-person volunteer network to assist in vocational and childcare needs.
• Coordinating with Case Managers biweekly to track participant progress. -
Member
AmeriCorps
- 1 year 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
Served as a volunteer staff member with El Centro de la Raza, a Latino Civil Rights organization with over 44 comprehensive programs and services designed to encourage social change.
Key accomplishments included:
• Creating and managing a bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Developing a 52-page bilingual life skills & employment resource book.
• Securing 50+ livable wage jobs…Served as a volunteer staff member with El Centro de la Raza, a Latino Civil Rights organization with over 44 comprehensive programs and services designed to encourage social change.
Key accomplishments included:
• Creating and managing a bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Developing a 52-page bilingual life skills & employment resource book.
• Securing 50+ livable wage jobs for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area..
Key responsibilities included:
• Day-to-day management of a bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for recent immigrants experiencing homelessness in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Developing and facilitating a six-week bilingual life skills & employment literacy course for 12-15 students two times/week.
• Identifying and conducting outreach to 100+ businesses in the Greater Seattle Area.
• Creating and coordinating a 30-person volunteer network to assist in vocational and childcare needs.
• Coordinating with Case Managers biweekly to track participant progress. Key accomplishments included: -
Worker's Rights Advocate
Casa Latina Seattle
- 5 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Documented labor rights abuses and filed state complaints.
Key Responsibilities Included:
• Led bilingual orientations on immigrant labor rights and organizational process.
• Mediated wage‐claim disputes with clients’ current and former employers.
Publications
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In Our Bones: Stories from Women Defending Land, Community, Human Rights & the Environment
Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights
See publicationThe report features the powerful stories of nine grassroots women leaders working at the intersection of the environment, human rights, and gender equality in Indonesia and the Philippines
Honors & Awards
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Co‐President, Latino Policy Association
University of Washington
Organized several events that connect Evans graduate students to the Latino community in
Washington State, including film screenings, discussion panels and fundraising events for local nonprofits. -
Recipient, Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy Nonprofit Fellowship
University of Washington
Received a competitive grant for $3,000 to pursue an unpaid international internship with a nonprofit
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Member, International Gateway
University of Washington
Assisted in the planning and facilitation of various internationally‐oriented events on campus,
including international internship panels and an international speaker series.
Languages
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Spanish
Professional working proficiency
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