C.V.

EDUCATION

Masters in Public Administration- San Francisco State University, San Francisco , CA, 2015

B.A. Sociology- Illinois State University, Bloomington-Normal, IL, 2009

WORK AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Senior Workforce Development Specialist, San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development– San Francisco, CA, 2016 – Present

Program Evaluation Aide, San Francisco Department of Public Health– San Francisco, CA, 2016

  • Participate in planning sessions to develop evaluation strategies and goals
  • Develop assessment to determine priority areas for evaluation
  • Identify program evaluation needs through stakeholder engagement and preliminary research
  • Conduct research and develop reports on best practices in evaluation of transportation safety programs and policy
  • Attend public meetings and commission hearings
  • Participate in inter-agency meetings on Vision Zero strategies

Advocacy and Outreach Intern, San Francisco Bicycle Coalition– San Francisco, CA, 2014

  • Participated in planning sessions to develop strategies and goals around outreach
  • Developed outreach and evaluation materials for advocacy campaigns
  • Coordinated and implemented street-side advocacy events  
  • Identified and engaged in grassroots outreach with local businesses, neighborhood groups, residents and members
  • Drafted communications and messaging for campaigns
  • Assisted with database management
  • Conducted research and developed reports on best practices in bicycle planning and policy
  • Participated in inter-organizational meetings
  • Attended public meetings, and commission hearings

Kaplan International Centers, Accommodation and Activities Coordinator– Berkeley, CA, 2012-2014

  • Recruited, screened and managed host families for international student housing
  • Managed and placed incoming students with compatible accommodation
  • First point of contact for housing inquiries and issues
  • Oversaw record-keeping for incoming students, host family payments and processed student extensions
  • Arranged airport transfer service for incoming students
  • Researched, created, promoted, lead and coordinated logistics for student activities
  • Designed and Implemented Student Leadership Internship
  • Assisted with new student enrollments
  • Provided customer service support for potential students

Kaplan International Centers, ESL Instructor – Chicago, IL, 2011-2012

  • Researched, prepared and facilitated engaging classroom lessons
  • Evaluated student progress and recorded in online database
  • Effectively communicated within a multicultural environment

Development Intern, Active Transportation Alliance– Chicago, IL, 2009-2010

  • Researched potential funding sources
  • Utilized grant-making resources such as Illinois Funding Source and Donors Forum
  • Maintained funding leads in Excel
  • Wrote and revised existing grant proposals
  • Developed and submitted grant proposal packets
  • Collaborated with other departments on funding needs and strategies

CURRENT PROJECTS

Bleicher, E., & Stefiuk, E. (in progress). The Sharing Economy and Public Administration: A Policy Analysis of San Francisco’s Short-term Rental Regulation. Paper to be presented at the American Society of Public Administration 2016 conference in Seattle, WA.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Policy Analysis
  • Grant Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Community Outreach
  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Project Management

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Salesforce
  • SPSS Data Analysis
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Social Media Platforms

LANGUAGES

German

HONORS

Phi Alpha Alpha- Public Affairs and Administration Honors Association

VOLUNTEER WORK

  • San Francisco Bicycle Coalition– San Francisco, CA, 2012-2015
  • San Francisco Public Works Community Clean Team– San Francisco, CA, 2012-2014
  • AIDS Foundation of Chicago– Chicago, IL, 2009-2010
  • Biscayne National Park– Biscayne Bay, FL, 2009
  • Teacher’s Assistant, Illinois State University, Sociology Department– Normal, IL, 2009

ORGANIZATIONS 

  • San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, Member
  • SPUR, Member