Stacey De La Riva

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Passionate advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence seeking creative and trauma-informed solutions to problems. Skills & Strengths

● Analytical • Organizational skills & detailed-oriented

● Creative thinking • Team leadership experience

● Adaptable • Dependable

• Advanced CMS Knowledge • Cultural proficiency

• Excellent verbal and written skills • Motivated

• Communication: interdepartmental and team collaboration Education

August 2017 - May 2019

University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. - Masters of Peace and Justice Studies

● New York City Practicum: Researched and presented on organizations catered to homeless services in San Diego. Presented findings in New York in collaboration with Fordham University.

● Tijuana Practicum: Interviewed, researched and collected data on deported U.S. veterans to add to a final report in collaboration with the ACLU.

● Restorative justice workshop: Trained in facilitating restorative justice circles and practices with youth as a means of behavioral management and self-reflection.

● Graduate capstone: Worked as a guest art instructor with homeless youth at Monarch School, Girls on the Run and Girl Scouts of San Diego to create an art curriculum to boost self-confidence in girls of color. This resulted in a final research presentation on “Empowering Girls of Color Through Artistic Expression”. September 2015 - June 2017

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Minor in Women’s Studies

● Undocu-Broncos: Designed art and signage for the promotion of undocumented students at their graduation. February 2014 - May 2015

Mount San Antonio College, Walnut, CA. - Associate of Arts in Political Science & Associate of Liberal Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Professional Experience

October 2020 - present

Home Start Inc., El Cajon, CA. - HUD Rapid Rehousing Case Manager

● Provides housing-focused case management to a caseload of 15-20 households.

● Work with clients to identify appropriate housing for clients.

● Develops and works with clients on client-centered housing stability referrals and linkages to community resources as appropriate.

● Assist with specific housing navigation activities and document collection. April 2020 - October 2020

Crisis House, El Cajon, CA. - Advocate & Emergency Housing Coordinator

● Advocated and housed victims of domestic and sexual violence and their children by documenting information, enrolling the client in our programs and working with local motels, shelters, law enforcement and non-profit organizations to house clients in confidential locations.

● Advocated for clients to local resources, services and housing programs in San Diego.

● Completed the Community Resource Center’s 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training. October 2019 - April 2020

Crisis House, El Cajon, CA. - Events & Marketing Manager

● Plan, coordinate, and execute all logistics for the annual gala of 200 guests; including sponsors, community partners, and honorees.

1. Lead the event committee, schedules meetings, plans agenda, takes minutes. 2. Secures vendors, silent and live auction items and entertainment at events. 3. Manage event fundraising website to advertise, promote, secure ticket sales and coordination registration.

4. Event invitation and program design.

● Manage a donor database of over 2,000 givers and process all monetary and in-kind donations using database software.

● Prepare all communications, including monthly newsletters, social media, donor thank-you letters, and event accounting reports and budgets.

● Build and keep relationships with donors, non-profit organizations, and local leaders through phone calls, emails, and event attendance.

● Represent the agency at the East County Chamber of Commerce.

● Manage volunteers and staff at all events.

● Coordinate and schedule presentations, meetings, and tours of facilities to educate the community about the impact of Crisis House, agency needs and promote fundraising events.

● Recruit and oversee volunteers by assigning duties and managing a volunteer folder.

● Public relations representative on media outlets such as NBC San Diego midday show and KUSI news promoting events.

● Maintained and designed the organization's website and responder of the info email. August 2018 - Present

Women Give San Diego, San Diego, CA. - Events Co-Chair & Education & Advocacy member

● Identified gaps in grant funding to better serve underrepresented women and girls in San Diego to economic self-sufficiency.

● Researched, monitored and lead discussion groups for the public awareness of women’s issues regarding immigration, job placement, domestic violence, sexual assault, military women and homelessness in San Diego.

● Planned, coordinated and implemented the food and venue logistics for over 10 WGSD events and meetings. Each regular event was approximately 60-75 people in attendance. The 10th Year Anniversary celebration had over 150 people in attendance.

● Active member of a multi-generational giving circle that helps fund programs to empower women and girls through financial literacy, poverty prevention, job preparation and maintaining social and economic welfare.

May 2018 - August 2018

Global Vision International, Kerala, India - Women’s Empowerment Intern

● Facilitated and developed weekly curriculum tailored to three different girls’ and women’s groups on networking, body positivity, self-confidence, sexual consent and managing finances. Participants ranged from 14 to 65 years old.

● Developed and distributed a stickering campaign with a non-profit in Kerala to raise awareness about childhood sexual assault which provided resources to a 24-hour hotline to report sexual assault.

● Volunteered and designed art curriculum at state-run homeless shelters to get women involved in art and crafting as a means to economic self-sufficiency and healing. August 2017 - January 2018

Lem Garcia Law, West Covina, CA.- Legal Secretary

● Prepared legal documents and correspondence for personal injury law firm.

● Contacted clients, insurance companies and medical providers regarding cases.

● Documented in-take calls for attorney.

May 2016 - August 2016

Cal Poly Foundation Services, Pomona, CA. - Summer Resident Advisor

● Provided and facilitated academic and personal membership to students in university housing through events, activities and socials.

● Conducted daily check-ins with students regarding housing concerns.

● On-call 24-hours regarding emergency student situations. September 2012 - March 2016

Think Together, Los Angeles areas - Program Leader & Site Assistant

● Assisted 1st - 8th grade students from underprivileged communities with homework preparation resulting in higher academic proficiency and career success.

● Developed science related curriculum and arts activities for student clubs designed to expand their knowledge of U.S. history and science.

● Facilitated and supervised enrichment and outdoor recreation activities designed to foster sports engagement among female students.

● Supervised event staff and supervised logistics and planning for several after school programs.

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