Nallely Navarro
Morgan Hill
Summary
I am a dedicated professional committed to empowering at-risk youth and fostering positive change within my community. Excelled in transforming youth justice policies and fostering community partnerships, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills. Resourceful Outreach Coordinator with background in non-profit management and community engagement. Familiarity with strategic planning, volunteer recruitment, and event coordination is key to this role. Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to promoting organization's mission are among my strengths.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Alum Rock Counseling Center
San Jose
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies, including networking, canvassing, tabling, and presentations, to meet program goals.
- Conducted outreach to community groups, schools, and forums to disseminate information and recruit participants for programs.
- Distributed information and intervention materials at community events, school functions, fairs, and outreach forums to engage the community.
- Established partnerships with local schools and organizations to provide mental health support resources and identify collaboration opportunities.
- Designed flyers, presentations, surveys, and other materials to advertise programs or services offered by the organization.
- Maintained a record of resources and programs available throughout the County of Santa Clara to engage participants in the BALANCE Study.
- Administer, collect, and compile evaluation data and maintain documentation and appropriate files in a confidential and secure manner.
Youth Voice Coach
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Santa Clara County
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Deliver individualized coaching and training to Youth Voice Consultants that guide their professional and personal growth objectives.
- Develop and manage weekly agendas to align with and advance the council's mission and vision.
- Developed individualized service plans for youth, setting specific goals and objectives tailored to their unique needs.
- Facilitated weekly meetings addressing operational issues, current events, and community advocacy to enhance team collaboration.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired youth consultants.
- Cultivate effective communication channels, and facilitate connections between youth participants and key stakeholders in the system.
- Supported Santa Clara County's Youth Advisory Council program in achieving its deliverables by ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks and milestones.
- Collaborated with community organizations and key stakeholders to implement initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement.
- Manage and maintain budgets, continuously updating accounting worksheets to reflect the current financial status.
Policy Associate
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Santa Clara County
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Successfully lobbied for public safety bills related to youth justice
- Developed and implemented strategies to advance FLY's policy priorities, resulting in enhanced advocacy efforts.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of local and state policies
- Planned agendas and facilitated discussions, fostering consensus on key policy matters among stakeholders.
- Created communication materials, including fact sheets, newsletters, and press releases, to inform and engage the community on proposed policies.
- Played a key role in making recommendations in the form of public comments in the Juvenile Titles 15 & 24 regulations review process
- Actively engaged in community organizing initiatives and collaborated with local organizations to amplify community voices in policy discussions
Youth Representative
Vera Institute of Justice
Santa Clara County
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Created fliers that effectively mobilized youth participation in listening sessions
- Facilitated recruitment of diverse youth voices, enhancing representation in discussions
- Coordinated targeted outreach to at-risk populations, increasing community engagement
- Actively participated in strategic planning sessions to formulate the vision and mission statements of the Task Force
- Attended monthly meetings with community stakeholders, including Judges, attorneys, and CBO members to analyze data on female identifying and gender non-conforming young people
- Leveraged personal experiences to identify and highlight missing resources and preventative measures for girls at risk of entering the juvenile system
- Collaborated with Task Force members to create a continuum of care that aims at reducing Juvenile Justice System involvement for young women and gender non-conforming young people
- Represented youth perspectives within Juvenile Justice Gender Responsive Task Force in Santa Clara County.
Youth Justice Consultant
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Santa Clara County
02.2017 - 08.2023
- Consulted with Santa Clara County's Probation Department to improve services for youth involved in the Justice system
- Advocated for policy changes and community initiatives informed by lived experiences and insights from community engagement and focus groups
- Collaborated on initiatives enhancing support structures and interventions for system-involved young people
- Facilitated monthly probation orientations for youth entering the probation system, effectively communicating court expectations and potential consequences to youth and their parents
- Presented at conventions and conferences locally and nationally, highlighting challenges faced by system-impacted young people
Credible Messenger Mentor
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
Santa Clara County
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Initiated and maintained partnerships with community stakeholders to collaborate on initiatives and programs aimed at facilitating the successful reintegration of youth into the community
- Provided comprehensive case management assistance to a caseload of youth reintegrating into their communities post-extended stays in SCC's Juvenile, Long-Term Detention Center
- Coordinated and provided essential support services in education and health, ensuring youth access to critical resources.
- Advocated for young people's progress in meetings, influencing support strategies and resources.
- Updated team on youth's achievements and challenges, enhancing understanding of individual needs.
Education
Bachelors of Social Science - Justice Studies
San Jose State University
San Jose12.2023
Associates Degree - Administration of Justice
Gavilan College
Gilroy05-2020
High School Diploma -
GUSD
Gilroy, CA06-2015
Skills
- Community engagement
- Partnership building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Event coordination
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Cross-cultural communication and inclusivity
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time Management
- Organization
- Detail-oriented
- Facilitation
- Nonprofit experience
- Clerical skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Plaque received for "Youth Advisory Council &. Founding Youth Justice Consultant" recognition- 2017-2022
Education
other
Certification
PREA Certified - 2024
References
References available upon request.
Languages
- English, fluent
- Spanish, fluent
Projects
Board of State and Community Corrections Juvenile Titles 15 and 24 Regulations Revision Medical and Mental Health Subject Matter Expertise Workgroup, Appointed Youth Policy Fellow, The Medical and Mental Health Workgroup will review minimum standards in Article 8 of Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities and provide recommendations to enhance medical and mental health provisions in juvenile justice regulations.
Timeline
Outreach Coordinator
Alum Rock Counseling Center
04.2025 - Current
Youth Voice Coach
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
03.2024 - 11.2024
Policy Associate
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
12.2022 - 09.2023
Credible Messenger Mentor
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
09.2021 - 11.2021
Youth Representative
Vera Institute of Justice
02.2020 - 08.2023
Youth Justice Consultant
Fresh Lifelines for Youth
02.2017 - 08.2023
Bachelors of Social Science - Justice Studies
San Jose State University
Associates Degree - Administration of Justice
Gavilan College
High School Diploma -
GUSD