Reviewed motions and drafted memorandum

* Developed curriculum * Coordinated weekly Film Club presentations and discussion encompassing diverse topics including culture, identity, language, and religion * Formulated achievement testing for language acquisition ranging from Beginning 1 to Advanced 1 levels * Participated in various teacher training modules

* Contributed to organizational newsletter * Researched materials for future projects * Coordinated open discussions regarding Middle-East relations

* Circulated petitions * Solicited new members for the Sierra Club * Provided sound bites to radio stations about specific consumer affairs campaigns

* Provided legal research in a variety of areas of law affecting the defense of clients who are not able to retain their own counsel * Assisted writing of pre-trial motions, sentencing memorandums and other documents essential to the defense * Assisted in arraignments, hearings and trials * Met with clients, experts and other members of the public connected to the clients

* Provided legal advocacy for persons illegally denied or terminated from public benefits * advocated to the Los Angeles Department of Public Social Services and County Government to more effectively administer public benefits * Trained and supervised Los Angeles law firms’ summer law clerks in advocating for the rights of participants to receive legally entitled benefits * Raised awareness of under-served populations and promoted public interest legal services to these populations

* Represent parents in juvenile dependency proceedings in the L.A. County Juvenile Dependency * Court through all phases of case proceedings * file pleadings, motions, responses, and objections * hire * professionals and experts to assist when appropriate * monitor compliance of court orders regarding service plan for clients * file appeals and writs where appropriate

* Assisted writing pre-trial motions and other documents essential to the defense of a capital case * Assisted in arraignments, hearings and trials * Met with clients, experts and other members of the public connected to the clients

* Co-founded organization. Participated in brand development and marketing, web site design and content, and Employment guidelines and policies. * Directed fund-raising campaigns through cultivation of large donors and ties with foundations for a $750,000 annual budget. * Managed and directed a staff of 20 full and part time educators and interns. * Developed curriculum for high school and university programs * Lectured on identity, religion, and conflict resolution to classes and student groups on more than 15 university campuses. * Trained and mentored over 50 alumni from high school and university programs. * Attended national and international conferences pertaining to inter-faith/inter-group work. Show less

* Created beginning level English classes for the local Youth House * Procured donations of books and other materials from international donors for lending library at local Youth House * Organized regular meetings between youth organizations to coordinate programs minimizing schedule conflicts between local stake-holders targeting same audience * Directed “Take Your Daughters to Work” seminar highlighting the importance of women’s education and retention in schools * Counseled and trained fellow volunteers as Volunteer Support Network member Show less