Brett Chavez
Los Angeles
Summary
Driven legislative and political researcher with proven experience in education and community organizing. Skilled in issue-based advocacy and proficient in working with diverse colleagues, from elected officials to student youth. Highly organized and motivated self-starter, experienced in client/constituent services and professional legal operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent-Term Substitute Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
Chino Hills, CA
08.2023 - Current
- AP English Language and Composition
- Deliver engaging lessons aligned with curriculum standards including writing, research, analysis, and proofreading.
- Adapt instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Advised the Chino Hills High Peer Leadership class in organizing community and school-wide outreach projects.
Elected Representative
Student Union Assembly
UC Santa Cruz
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Served as an active representative for the Mixed Ethnic and Cultural Student Association (MECSA) in the schoolwide SUA
- Attended weekly meetings, often running long into the night. Filled committee positions, advocated on behalf of constituents, and compiled debriefs for our organization’s general membership.
- Organized events of varying sizes, coordinated with fellow executive members and other student organizations.
Student Lobbyist
University of California Student Association
Sacramento, CA
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Advocated for student interests through strategic lobbying efforts with state legislators.
- Developed and delivered persuasive presentations on higher education policies to diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborated with student organizations to unify messaging and enhance advocacy impact.
- Analyzed legislative proposals to assess potential effects on student experiences and campus resources.
Congressional Intern
Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Handled public relations/constituent communication both in-office as well as over the phone, fielding calls that ranged from constituent opinions to requests for assistance or resources.
- Directed constituents to the proper staff member and ensured that there was continuity of support after I had passed their cases along.
Legal Intern
Brown and Winters Environmental Law
Cardiff By The Sea, CA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation.
- Assisted in the review of environmental regulations and compliance issues.
Legal Intern
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized case files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of documents.
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Legal Studies, Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06-2024
Timeline
Student Lobbyist
University of California Student Association
03.2024 - 03.2024
Congressional Intern
Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta
01.2024 - 03.2024
Elected Representative
Student Union Assembly
10.2023 - 06.2024
Permanent-Term Substitute Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
Brown and Winters Environmental Law
04.2021 - 07.2021
Legal Intern
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Legal Studies, Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz
NOTABLE ROLES
- Executive Member of the Student Alliance of Native American and Indigenous Students (SANAI) at UCSC (2023-2024)
- Executive member of the Mixed Ethnic and Cultural Student Association (MECSA) at UCSC (2023-2024)
- Advisor for Chino Hills High School Peer Leadership Club (2024-2025)