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