CHLI Global leaders fellowship
Through the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Global Leaders Program I have earned the opportunity to intern in a congressional office and a corporate placement. I have been able to expand my network and knowledge through the CHLI Connect Series where we meet leaders from the public and private sector.
Despite it being virtual, I learned so much about how a bill becomes a law and the inner workings of a congressional office. Throughout my time in the office of Darren Soto (FL-09), I was able to attend public and private hearings and briefings. I learned how to take this information and compress it into one page memos for staff who need it. I was also able to draft legislative correspondence in response to a myriad of different topics such as ICE Detention centers, former Attorney General Bill Barr, and H.R.1 - For the People Act. During my time there, I was integrated into the legislative team where I was able to track the Congressmen's legislation and develop weekly reports for the office legislative team. These previous tasks prepared me to work with my legislative mentor to develop amendments for the 2021 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA). I was able to aid in adding two crucial amendments to the bill before they are considered on the U.S. House of Representatives floor.
Through my corporate placement with Accenture, I will be creating a legislative tracker for the Government Relations team and developing my understanding of public-private partnerships, especially with their diversity and inclusion efforts. In addition to tracking legislation, I have worked to create profiles for State governors to assist the Government relations team in advancing the mission of Accenture nationwide. I am actively utilizing my sharp program management skills to assist in the preparation and execution of the Greater Washington Apprenticeship Network which will create additional job opportunities through apprenticeships to create a greater positive economic impact of the region.
Despite it being virtual, I learned so much about how a bill becomes a law and the inner workings of a congressional office. Throughout my time in the office of Darren Soto (FL-09), I was able to attend public and private hearings and briefings. I learned how to take this information and compress it into one page memos for staff who need it. I was also able to draft legislative correspondence in response to a myriad of different topics such as ICE Detention centers, former Attorney General Bill Barr, and H.R.1 - For the People Act. During my time there, I was integrated into the legislative team where I was able to track the Congressmen's legislation and develop weekly reports for the office legislative team. These previous tasks prepared me to work with my legislative mentor to develop amendments for the 2021 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA). I was able to aid in adding two crucial amendments to the bill before they are considered on the U.S. House of Representatives floor.
Through my corporate placement with Accenture, I will be creating a legislative tracker for the Government Relations team and developing my understanding of public-private partnerships, especially with their diversity and inclusion efforts. In addition to tracking legislation, I have worked to create profiles for State governors to assist the Government relations team in advancing the mission of Accenture nationwide. I am actively utilizing my sharp program management skills to assist in the preparation and execution of the Greater Washington Apprenticeship Network which will create additional job opportunities through apprenticeships to create a greater positive economic impact of the region.
