Lurissa Carbajal
Phoenix
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Border and Immigration Affairs Representative
Office Of U.S Senator Kyrsten Sinema
05.2022 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with local social service agencies, federal agency liaisons, and community organizations
- Lead community engagement outreach-related activities with the goal to better educate and connect the public with information and resources about immigration and border affairs.
- Connected the casework needs of constituents to the resources available, engaging with the Outreach and Policy Teams when there are opportunities for collaboration and engagement.
- Developed comprehensive reports, enabling management to make informed decisions based on accurate data analysis.
- Managed an immigration portfolio of constituents, ensuring that each received tailored solutions aligned with their immigration needs.
- Successfully assisted 10 families receive a humanitarian parole visa to visit sick relatives
Management Intern for National Service
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided general support and worked closely with the Career Services Director on the continued maintenance of Americorps, Teach for America, and PeaceCorps recruitment
- Supported administrative tasks related to Americorps recruitment and community awareness
- Assisted in planning and executing events and design sessions with internal and external stakeholders; coordinate logistics, scheduling, and participant communications focused on the development and assessment of programs that are part of Americorps Initiatives.
- Tracked and maintained participation and completion data for program participants.
- Developed national service presentations for classrooms and student organizations within the university.
NGSC Student Leadership Assistant
Next Generation Service Corps
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed a plan for ongoing training, support, and assessment of NGSC student leaders, including the creation of toolkits for student leaders and for Mission Teams.
- Tracked Mission Team attendance, participation, and activities, as well as monitor ongoing reflection and evaluation of student leaders.
- Created a process for students serving in leadership positions to log and reflect on their leadership experiences.
Community Development & Engagement Intern
Valley Of The Sun United Way
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Supported the Education work along with the birth to post-secondary continuum, including Workforce Development via program management and evaluation
- Supported the grants process as VSUW worked to provide funding to the community in the areas of Workforce Development, Education, Health, Housing, and Homelessness through community focus groups and convening's.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Program Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Arizona
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Provide on-going resources to caseload including, but not limited to: crisis intervention and referrals for counseling; advocacy; information and referrals to access resources and problem resolution.
- Provide ongoing support through in-person, email, or telephone contact for the assigned matches to achieve the length of the match, closure, and outcome evaluation goals.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation and program statistics.
Human Services Intern
Human Services Campus
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Documented and analyzed the performance of systems and practices at the campus and made recommendations for efficiency.
- Provided marketing, social media, and story-telling support to the organization.
- Provided direct client services in the Lodestar Day Resource Center on the campus.
Tutor and Academic Coach
TRIO Student Support Services
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Instructed and coached 5 students on a weekly basis on various courses.
- Tutored 3 students bi-weekly on a 1-on-1 basis to create an individualized learning experience.
- Motivated and supported first-generation, low-income, students with disabilities, and veterans in pursuit of a college degree.
Breaking News Intern
Arizona Republic
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Reported and covered breaking news for the 24th largest daily newspaper in the country.
- Wrote and formulated several stories centered on technology and businesses, and summarized how the local community was affected.
- Enhanced news coverage by conducting thorough research and fact-checking for breaking news stories.
- Contributed to team efficiency by prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
- Strengthened relationships with sources by maintaining professional communication and following up on leads promptly.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Justice And Human Rights
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2025
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2019
Skills
- Resource Navigation
- Client Advocacy
- Capacity Building
- Case Documentation
- Client Confidentiality
- Client documentation
- Records Management
- Crisis Assessment
- Policy Planning
- MS Office
- Community Referrals
- Efficient under pressure
- Solution-based interventions
- Social Services
- Case Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Fluent in Spanish
Accomplishments
- Managed a caseload of between 80 cases and 400 individuals and families.
- Achieved 10 successful humanitarian parole cases through effectively helping with their immigration needs.
Certification
- Next Generation Service Corps Cross-Sector Leadership
- Leading for Change Fellowship
Timeline
Management Intern for National Service
Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
03.2023 - 06.2024
Border and Immigration Affairs Representative
Office Of U.S Senator Kyrsten Sinema
05.2022 - Current
NGSC Student Leadership Assistant
Next Generation Service Corps
01.2022 - 11.2022
Community Development & Engagement Intern
Valley Of The Sun United Way
08.2021 - 05.2022
Human Services Intern
Human Services Campus
08.2020 - 05.2021
Program Specialist
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Arizona
09.2019 - 07.2021
Tutor and Academic Coach
TRIO Student Support Services
05.2018 - 05.2019
Breaking News Intern
Arizona Republic
08.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Social Justice And Human Rights
Arizona State University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Print
Arizona State University
- Next Generation Service Corps Cross-Sector Leadership
- Leading for Change Fellowship
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