Vulnerable Populations

  • Participated in the point in time (PIT) count to survey needs and assess challenges for Austinites experiencing homelessness.

  • On-site Summer and Fall (2022) cleaner and walker at one of Austin’s most important pet shelter.

  • 2021-2023 Volunteer at refugee housing project Casa Marianella, helping with manual labor (remodeling and landscaping) and policy recommendations.

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Local communities

  • Conservation docent (K-12) (2023) during school excursions to Pease Park Austin.

  • Ongoing volunteer for church activities and donation drives.

  • Biannual volunteer at Shipe Park Neighborhood Park’s restoration and mulching day.

UT Austin

  • Consulted Every Dog Austin, a non-profit focused on providing affordable dog-training for minority groups.

  • Founding member of the first Latino organization at the LBJ School of Public Affairs; coordinated talks with Latino experts to share their perspectives on immigration, security, and regional economy.

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Local businesses

  • Participated in the member reading event (2025), promoting child literacy and the relevance of indpendent bookstores.

  • Annual donnor for the Literacy Coalition of Central Texas’s annual book-drive and fundraiser.

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