Elena Izcalli Medina

​1945 Discovery Falls Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91915

Cell: ​(619) 591-2500​ Email: elmedina@hightechhigh.org
Objective__________________________________________________________________________
To obtain a meaningful internship, involving community outreach, civil rights/justice or education.

Education__________________________________________________________________________
High Tech High Chula Vista (2017- Present)
-GPA: 4.0
Expected Graduate 2021

South Western College Dual Enrollment (2017-Present)

-GPA: 4.0
Skills__________________________________________________________________________
- Organizing
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Self Starter
- Writing
- Canva

Experience_______________________________________________________________________
Youth For Border Aid,​ ​Chief Financial Officer ​(October 2019 - Present)
- Organized young people from different schools
- Started a non-profit organization
- Fundraised
- Collected materials for migrant and caravan families
- Connected with other local non-profits

American Civil Liberties Union,​ ​Volunteer ​(December 2018 - Present)

-Phone Banking
-Supporting at Events
-Learned about the power of unity and organizing
-Built strong relationships throughout community

Involvement_______________________________________________________________________
More Perfect Stories​, ​School Project (Summer-Winter 2019)
- Edited audio using Audacity
- Learned and read about the U.S. Constitution
- Wrote a Script
- Learned about recording

Student Ambassador,​ ​Student Leadership Program (September 2012 - Present)

-Represented the school to world-wide visitors interested in project-based learning
-Shared my experience and journey as a student
-Conducted staff and teacher interviews
-Lead tours and events for the school
M.E.Ch.A,​ ​Student Ethnic Club​ - Co- President (​ September 2019 - Present)
-Built solidarity among Latinx and Chicana/o/x students
-Held meetings and activities monthly
-Fundraised to attend conferences and field trips

Ethnic Studies,​ ​High Tech High Chula Vista (September 2017 - Present)
-Leads lessons and units to a class of 26
-Spread the importance of identity and knowledge
-Give students the passion to create positive change

Shirley Weber Young Legislators Program​, ​San Diego (Spring 2019 )

-Learned about legislation and government
-Lobbied and networked with local and federal representatives
-Learned about the power of young voices

References_______________________________________________________________________
Andres Perez
Advisor/Teacher
andperez@hightechhigh.org
+1 (619) 592-6009

Ana De Almeida Amaral

Mentor
anadealmeida6@gmail.com
+1 (619) 850-5193

Macedonio Artega
Community Member/Mentor
+1 (619) 857-1148