Melanie Esparza

858-***-**** ad4j0f@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Califonia Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA B.A. Legal Studies and B.A. Sociology, Graduating in 2024 University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

Sociology and Legal Studies, Fall 2023

San Diego Miramar College, San Diego CA

General Studies, 2020-2021

EXPERIENCE

UCSC Equity and Equal Protection Office

Build a Better Fieldwork Future/Title IX Intern 03/2023 - now Santa Cruz, CA

● Research with the intent to identify unique risks, based on demographics, for scientific fieldworkers and offer evidence-based remedies. Co-author scientific paper, Co-organize and facilitate a Queer geoscientist weekend summit, create infographics using Canva for focus groups and website, and create a website

UCSC Athletics and Recreation

Building Attendant 03/2023 - now Santa Cruz, CA

● Help facilitate an east and west recreation center, promote good customer service, assist university-run sporting and recreation events

Walnut Avenue Women’s & Family Center

Volunteer 01/2023 - now Santa Cruz, CA

● Conduct food pantry services exclusively for women and families suffering from domestic insecurities or violence, support for management and participants, give center tours P.A.C.E. Service Learning

English Teacher Intern 09/2023 – 12/2023 Bologna, Italy

● Assistant taught 2nd and 3rd-grade Italian students English and introduced them to American culture, working alongside a certified teacher

UCSC Student Advocacy Office (SAO)

Student Conduct and Academic Caseworker 01/2023 – 07/2023 Santa Cruz, CA

● Presented students with valuable aid and representation in their academics and conducts by working as a mediator or support system, organized outreach events with and without other on-campus orgs, assisted other caseworkers, SUA and SAO Chief of Staff in policy research Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office

Assistant District Attorney Intern 03/2022 – 07/2022 Santa Cruz, CA

● Extensive independent case research, collaboration with Assistant District Attorneys regarding depositions and trial preparations, laws, briefings PUBLICATIONS

Cronin, M., Zavaleta, E., Beltran, R., Esparza, M, Payne, A.R., Termini, V., Thompson, J., and Jones, M.

(2024) Testing the effectiveness of interactive training on sexual harassment and assault in field science. Scientific Reports 14, 523. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49203-0 CLUBS

MEChA de UCSC

Member 09/2022 - now UCSC

● A student organization promoting higher education, culture, and history directed toward Hispanic students at UCSC

SKILLS

Microsoft Suite Fundamentals of ML Adobe Creative Canva Scheduling Organizing Research Clerical Support