Events & Community Building
I lead the planning, coordination, and execution of community-centered events that bring people together around shared goals, learning, and impact. My work spans fundraising galas, large-scale community fairs, regional forums, and educational workshops. Across all events, I serve as the lead planner, coordinator, designer, and partnership manager, working closely with cross-sector stakeholders to ensure each gathering is thoughtful, inclusive, and mission-driven.
HMI 10th
Anniversary Gala
A milestone fundraising and community celebration marking Human Migration Institute’s 10 years of impact.
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Planned and executed a large-scale gala at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Arts and Culture
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Convened 250+ attendees including donors, partners, and community leaders
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Raised $25,000+ in support through strategic storytelling, partnerships, and donor engagement
Riverside County Refugee Forum →
Inland Empire
Refugee Forum
A Southern California regional quarterly convening bringing together service providers, government agencies, advocates, and community leaders to support newcomers in the I.E..
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Founded, coordinating, and leading the Riverside County Refugee Forum
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Oversaw its expansion and partnership with fellow CBO into the Inland Empire Refugee Forum to increase regional collaboration
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Planned and facilitated forums focused on employment, education, and refugee integration for two consecutive years and running
International
Women’s Day
Annual community events celebrating the strength, leadership, and resilience of women.
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Led multi-year planning and execution of Women’s Day events
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Coordinated community walks, celebrations, and storytelling-driven programming
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Built partnerships to grow attendance and community engagement year over year
Community Resource Fair
HMI’s first-ever large-scale community resource fair focused on immigrant, refugee, and low-income households.
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Led full event planning and coordination
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Partnered with 50+ community organizations and service providers
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Designed an accessible, welcoming space to connect families with critical services
International
Peace Day
Annual events focused on peace-building, community reflection, and cross-cultural connection aligned with the United Nations yearly themes.
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Planned and executed Peace Day events across multiple years
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Designed programming centered on dialogue, community healing, and inclusion
Community Appreciation Dinner
This dinner brought together high level community supporters of HMI to show appreciation for their support over the years. The goal was to show our appreciation towards these community actors, including Congressman Mark Takano, Board Members, and Dean from the University of California - Riverside.
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