Alison Barnard

• Effectively oversaw media contact database on Excel, streamlining communication with press outlets.
• Contributed to improved campaign visibility through crafting press advisories and press releases.
• Crafted articles to enhance outreach efforts and support campaign objectives.
• Produced detailed court proceeding transcripts for animal advocacy cases.

• Collaborated with state lawmakers and Agriculture Committee representatives via in-person visits and virtual discussions to promote Assembly Bill 2764. This proposed bill aimed to halt the enlargement of large-scale factory farms across California.
• Organized outreach events to gather public support and signatures, advocating for sustainable food policy and improved animal welfare at city and state levels.
• Conducted in-depth background research on policy initiatives related to sustainability and animal welfare.

• Promoted events and advocacy campaigns using effective social media management and engagement tactics.
• Efficiently planned and executed community meetups and outreach programs, facilitating active participation.
• Engaged and mobilized members to contribute to and participate in key campaigns, strengthening the overall impact of the organization’s initiatives.

• Performed research and data analysis on agricultural subsidies utilizing governmental databases and Excel spreadsheets, resulting in informed policy recommendations and strengthened lobbying initiatives.
• Developed recommendations for the Farm Bill and federal farm policies in collaboration with the Advisory Board and policy fellows. Provided strategic insights to guide internal decision-making and external advocacy.
• Developed and hosted webinars focused on policies for improving access to sustainable and healthy foods, enhancing stakeholder engagement and knowledge dissemination.

• Delivered guest lecture on environmental law's intersection with the political system and industry influence in American and Canadian contexts.
• Managed and calculated grades for the Sociology of Mental Health course using Excel, ensuring accurate and efficient record-keeping.
• Delivered customized assistance to students via one-on-one Zoom sessions, guiding them in enhancing their comprehension and academic outcomes by providing test and essay support as well as clarifying feedback.

• Achieved certifications in specialized mental health training, equipping me with the skill set to effectively implement advanced crisis de-escalation techniques and design wellness recovery plans.
• Ensured comprehensive client support by coordinating community resource linkages and authoring detailed progress notes for medical billing.
• Led client intake for the launch of Sacramento County’s first emergency mental health clinic, enhancing operations by implementing digital systems for maintaining client health records and managing phone communications.

• Acquired grant-writing skills through a specialized workshop, applying these techniques to draft proposals for project funding.
• Developed and facilitated engaging poetry lesson plans tailored to youth.
• Organized and managed a large-scale poetry conference at UC Davis, overseeing logistics, programming, and coordinating activities for a cohort of youth poets.
• Edited and curated a student poetry anthology, working closely with youth writers to refine their work and produce a polished final publication.

• Mentored and guided first-year students while conducting workshops on college success strategies.
• Organized and facilitated community outreach events and college application workshops, enhancing student engagement.
• Managed the SCC Transfer Center’s social media presence, ensuring timely and relevant communication.
• Administered and recorded chemistry and English placement tests at the Assessment Center, maintaining precise test records.

Utilized Nvivo to perform a qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with farmers transitioning away from animal agriculture, highlighting the systemic challenges within industrial agriculture and the U.S. contract farming system.