Elena Dinguis (She/Her)
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Current Peer Advocate for Project SAFE. Supports and empower students who have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, and harassment. Student union bargaining representative. Trained in advocacy work and conflict resolution. Successfully facilitated restorative justice sessions for various organizations. Committed to community outreach and fostering supportive environments, leveraging active listening and leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bargainning Representative
Rising Occidental Student Employees of SEIU 721
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated respectful negotiations to enhance student working conditions
- Conducted community outreach to educate on bargaining
- Evaluated student data to negotiate tailored solutions
Peer Advocate
Project Safe
08.2024 - Current
- Supported students who have faced sexual and dating violence
- Facilitated event planning for departmental informational talks and student-focused activities
- Completed advocacy training
- Conducted restorative justice sessions for various on-campus organizations
Camp Counselor
Camp HOPE
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed training to aid children affected by domestic violence
- Coordinated activities that promoted awareness about domestic violence issues within the community
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate camper rapport and open communication
Camp Counselor
Friendly House Shelter Program
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided support for students with special educational needs such as autism, ADHD or dyslexia
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Member
Jesuit High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented inclusion strategies to ensure equitable access for all students
- Engaged with parents, educators, administrators, community leaders, and policy makers to advocate for equitable education opportunities
- Served as a liaison between students from different backgrounds and faculty members
Camp Counselor
Rose City Music Camp
03.2017 - 11.2019
- Acted as ambassador for camp to families by communicating about camper's experience
- Supervised children requiring additional support
- Helped facilitate music lessons focused on piano practice and vocal exercises for campers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Critical Theory And Social Justice
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
Portland, OR06-2023
Skills
- Advocacy techniques
- Community outreach
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Leadership skills
- Graphic design
- Communication
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- GPA of 3.5 Honor Roll Freshman-Senior year of High School.
- Winner of honorable mention award at Oregon's State Thespian Competition for playwriting.
- Award recognizing work as a varsity athlete and holder of a 3.5 or above GPA.
Timeline
Bargainning Representative
Rising Occidental Student Employees of SEIU 721
11.2024 - Current
Peer Advocate
Project Safe
08.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
Camp HOPE
08.2022 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor
Friendly House Shelter Program
08.2022 - 08.2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Member
Jesuit High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Camp Counselor
Rose City Music Camp
03.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Critical Theory And Social Justice
Occidental College
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School