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<br />26 <br /> <br />ALY HERNANDEZ <br />Aly.Hernandez@simoncompany.com | 816-777-7184 <br />1660 L Street NW, Suite 501 Washington, DC 20036 | www.simoncompany.com <br /> <br />EXPERIENCE <br /> <br />Simon and Company, Inc. Washington, DC <br />Intergovernmental Affairs Associate August 2021 – Present <br />• Supports the of advocacy strategies supporting federal agendas of cities and counties. <br />• Provides staffing assistance to mayors, council members, staff, and other clients. <br />• Monitors legislation, conducting policy analysis, and communicating impacts . <br />• Drafts official correspondence to articulate local positions on legislation or regulations . <br />• Identifies federal funding opportunities and drafts letters in support of grant applications. <br />• Coordinates efforts of coalition-building activities with intergovernmental organizations. <br />• Oversees scheduling of meetings and events. <br /> <br />External Affairs Manager & Executive Assistan t Kansas City <br />Kansas City Mayor’s Office August 2019 – August 2021 <br />• Maintained communications with local media news stations and organized press. <br />• Attended community meetings on behalf of the mayor and accompanied him to events. <br />• Wrote, reviewed, and approved letters of support for organizations. <br />• Acted as liaison for Latinx community by increasing outreach and providing translation. <br />• Met with constituents, community leaders, and advocacy groups on important issues. <br />• Organized meetings with various community organizations, leaders, and constituents. <br /> <br />Communications Coordinator Washington, D.C. <br />UnidosUS June 2019 – August 2019 <br />• Tracked national news networks for major immigrations, census, and civil rights updates. <br />• Created social media posts to engage organizations, affiliates and the Latinx community. <br />• Assisted in the organization of the annual national conference. <br /> <br />Outreach Coordinator Kansas City, Missouri <br />Lucas for KC February 2019 – June 2019 <br />• Scheduled and organized events, meetings, and fundraisers for the candidate. <br />• Staffed and accompanied the candidate to events, fundraisers, and community meetings. <br /> <br />Congressional Intern, Fellow, and Casework Assistant Kansas City, Missouri <br />Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II May 2017 – May 2019 <br />• Advocated on behalf of constituents through casework involving daily communication with <br />federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of <br />Housing & Urban Development, the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. <br />• Met with constituents and local advocacy groups on current or upcoming legislation. <br />• Wrote speeches, letters, and Congressional Records to be introduced to Congress. <br /> <br />EDUCATION <br /> <br />University of Missouri – Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri <br />Henry W. Bloch School of Management <br />Master of Public Administration (MPA), Urban Policy and Management Emphasis <br /> <br />University of Missouri – Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri <br />Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice & Criminology; Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 96DFE48D-519D-44F7-9CDC-44AC4D3EAE4A