Résume:

WORK + EXPERIENCE

  • Strategic Communications Director, Resource Media, Los Angeles, CA, 2023 - 2025

  • Communications Manager, National LGBT Cancer Network, Los Angeles, CA, 2021 - 2023

  • Account Associate, RALLY Communications, Los Angeles, CA, 2020- 2021

  • Consultant & Fulbright Binational Business Fellow, México Media Lab in partnership with U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs (ECA), Mexico City, México, 2019 –  2020

  • Community Engagement Specialist, City of Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Board, Los Angeles, CA, 2018 - 2019

  • Bilingual Paralegal, Centro Legal de la Raza, Oakland, CA, 2017-2018

DISTINCTIONS + CERTIFICATIONS

  • Asana Workflow Specialist Certificate (2024) - Essentials of project planning, team communication, & personal productivity. 

  • Social Movement Technologies (SMT) Digital Campaigning Certificate (2023) - 10 week program on the fundamentals of digital campaigning for social issues.

  • #DiversifySocialMedia Certificate (2023) - 4-week, bi-pronged training and networking series focused on social media strategies, data analysis, and narrative & message testing.

  • COOP Careers - Digital Marketing Certificate (2022) - 200-hour instructional progam focused on fundamental digital marketing concepts including paid search, media planning & buying, strategy, and account management—capstoned by project utilizing prior certifications in Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Apple Search Ads.

    • Google Analytics (2022)

    • Google Ads (2022)

    • Facebook Blueprint (2022)

    • Apple Search Ads (2022)

AWARDS + HONORS

  • Fulbright Binational Business Fellow, U.S. State Department, Mexico City, Mexico , 2019-2020

    1 of 15 U.S. State Dept Fellows selected to work full-time at a binational firm while pursuing MBA coursework at a prestigious university (ITAM) in Mexico City.

    Worked at México Media Lab as a consultant on the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) TechEmerge program, leading bilingual communications and conducting regulatory research to advance sustainable cooling technologies and energy innovation for the cities of Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mérida, Monterrey, and Tijuana.

  • UCLA Law Fellow, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), 2019

    Selected for competitive academic pipeline program focused on increasing law school access for first-gen and underrepresented students through intensive legal education, mentorship, and professional development.

  • Schaeffer Government Service Fellow, University of Southern California (USC), Washington D.C., 2016

    One of four fellows selected for the The Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program, aimed at providing experience-based knowledge of government operations, a deeper understanding of the impact of public service, and the skills and motivation to join the next generation of civic leaders. In this capacity, I worked in the Office of Congresswoman Lucille-Roybal-Allard (CA-D-40) supporting with constituent communications and community engagement.

BOARDS + ADVISORY

Board Member, Fundraising and Program Development, The Brown Boi Project, 2025

One of 12 members selected to uphold the values, vision, and mission of the Brown Boi Project with a specific focus on supporting the fundraising and programming verticals of the organization.

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Mexico City, Mexico, 2019 - 2021 

  • MBA Coursework in Marketing & Organizational Management   

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, 2013 - 2017

  • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations Global Business;

  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish    

  • Study Abroad:

    • Madrid, Spain (2015)

    • Washington D.C. (2016)

    • São Paolo, Brazil (2017)

EDUCATION

what the people have to say:

  • "Javi was instrumental in ensuring our campaigns stayed true to our values, always considering the larger impact of our work. He asked the tough but necessary questions that sharpened our strategies, and his ability to weave intersectional storytelling into movement-building efforts made our work stronger and more impactful."

    Xiomara Lugo,

    Senior Art Director, Resource Media

  • “In my time working with Javi, they consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a clear understanding of complex clean energy policy, and, most importantly, a curiosity. Javi asks excellent questions. His curiosity and ability to clearly articulate - sometimes complex - policy issues was a benefit to his colleagues and partners alike."

    Olivia Blocker, M.S. Strategic Communications, Senior Program Director, Resource Media

  • “As a systems and data person myself, it’s always to refreshing to find someone who loves project management databases as much as me! Working with Javier means working with someone who is committed to top-tier level work, impact-oriented results, efficiency, and clear communication. While at the Network, Javier has grown our communication internal and external communication channels, building formalized structures of communication, review, and grant tracking. Javi is truly one of a kind, in the best way possible!"

    Reece Lyerly, PhD, MPH, Program Evaluator, National LGBT Cancer Network

  • "Javi is a powerhouse that's hard to define in words – the energy and passion they bring to the table is unbounded. I had the pleasure of working with Javier at RALLY, where we were colleagues on various client teams, where we developed messaging, digital strategies, earned media campaigns, and more. We still connect monthly to discuss digital strategy, non-profit communications, and more. As a colleague and teammate, Javi consistently brought meaningful insights and creative ideas to the table, and worked tirelessly to deliver the most impactful work for our communities and our clients."

    Dana Variano, Senior Digital Account Manager, RALLY Communications

  • "I have had the pleasure of working with Javier at the National LGBT Cancer Network for nearly 6 months. Javier is an incredible leader, a thoughtful and dynamic team member, and an outstanding communications visionary. Javier has consistently and effectively used their expertise to develop and install high-quality internal and external communications systems throughout our organization that we will be able to utilize for many years to come. They have led our team in the redesign of our website, implemented a robust communications plan, and developed necessary materials and shareables. What makes Javier's accomplishments at this organization even more impressive is that there was no predecessor for this role; they quickly caught on to the role and have remained adaptable, setting a high standard in the few months they have been here."

    Bryce T. Kahari, Program Manager, National LGBT Cancer Network