Jasmine Castaneda
Indio
Summary
Driven Global Studies graduate with hands-on experience in international relations, sustainability initiatives, and public-sector projects. Skilled in research, strategic planning, and cross-cultural communication, with a passion for driving positive change on a global scale.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Retreats and Hospitality Assistant
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
Rancho Mirage
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating platforms for strategic discussions on international diplomacy and policy development.
- Managed logistics, scheduling, and communications for high-level meetings and events, ensuring seamless coordination from planning to post-event follow-up.
Research Assistant
UCLA | NAID Center
Los Angeles
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported international sustainability and migration research across five continents.
- Assisted in planning California's COP28 State Panels for the United Nations Climate Conference, with a special focus on Southern California sustainability initiatives.
Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman Raul Ruiz
Palm Desert
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted research and monitored policies at local and national levels while drafting reports, content, and communications to support key initiatives and policy efforts.
- Engaged in outreach through in-person and call interactions to support stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy.
Global Solutions Sustainability Exchange
U.S. Department of State -
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Strengthened cross-cultural communication and virtual collaboration skills while working with peers from the U.S., Iraq, and Jordan to analyze the global impact of the SDGs on respective countries.
Education
B.A. - Global Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Skills
- Research & Data Analysis: Quantitative/qualitative research, data entry
- Project & Event Coordination: Logistics, outreach, stakeholder engagement
- Administration: Scheduling, material prep, communication
- Languages: Bilingual (English & Spanish
Timeline
Research Assistant
UCLA | NAID Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
Retreats and Hospitality Assistant
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
09.2022 - Current
Global Solutions Sustainability Exchange
U.S. Department of State -
09.2022 - 12.2022
Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives - Congressman Raul Ruiz
06.2022 - 11.2023
B.A. - Global Studies
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)