Legislative Analyst | Equity Researcher | JD-Track Education-Law Scholar
Equity-driven research must not only expose disparities—it must fuel action.
Type: Policy Research | Skills: Data Synthesis, Public Budgeting, Equity Frameworks
Assessed disparities using Census, CA DOE, and public-health data. Developed a weighted decision matrix for five reforms; the top strategy scored 24/30 on equity + feasibility and was presented to the county superintendent.
Type: Evaluation Design | Skills: Logic Modeling, Causal Inference, Measurement Planning
Designed a quasi-experimental evaluation for 400 districts (15 M students), including a logic model, classroom-observation rubric, and propensity-score plan controlling for SES, staffing, and funding.
Type: Policy Analysis | Skills: Cross-Regional Research, Critical Theory, 3-D Public Management
Synthesized 25 studies across six regions (Japan, U.K., NYC, Arizona). Linked market reforms to dropout gaps; proposed structural and cultural solutions.
Type: Organizational Analysis | Skills: Governance Mapping, OD Theory, Nonprofit Evaluation
Audited the ABA’s $103 M nonprofit arm. Recommended external board evaluations, agile goal cycles, and digital CLE expansion.
Type: Legislative Advocacy | Skills: Real-Time Data Tools, Coalition Mobilization, Legislative Analysis
Built a live dashboard tracking 8+ bills, activated 200 calls in 48 hrs, generated dozens of visits to public-service officials, preserving $60 M in peer-service and public-assistance funding.
| Responsibility | Relevant CAMHPRO Experience |
|---|---|
| Develop & conduct policy analyses | Drafted opposition briefs for SB 27, SB 331, SB 820, SB 367, SB 823, AB 416, AB 255, SB 634; produced quick-read memos and talking-point grids for executives and partners. |
| Lead multiple projects with minimal oversight | Managed an eight-county outreach Gantt chart; coordinated testimony prep, action alerts, and legislator scheduling independently. |
| Serve as spokesperson; share policy recommendations | Delivered testimony in Senate/Assembly hearings; collaborated with lawmakers and peer orgs at Disability Rights events. |
| Build relationships with stakeholders | Coordinated district-office meetings; maintained relationships with committee counsel. |
| Produce reports, briefs, blogs, resources | Designed Constant Contact alerts & Canva flyers (1,200+ advocates, high open rate); drafted letters, fact sheets, and social graphics. |
| Project management | Logged every deliverable in cloud Gantt; aligned tasks with peer-led, equity-focused grant milestones while juggling research, outreach, and design on tight legislative deadlines. |
| Rapid-response policy support | Tracked late spot-bill amendments and produced revised scripts/memos within 24 hrs. |
Key Skills Demonstrated:
California legislative expertise • Equity lens centered on lived experience • Concise policy communication • Stakeholder relationship-building • Agile project management
Type: Legal Access & Public Service | Skills: Plain-Language Drafting, Community Education, Court Procedure
Guided 5,000+ self-represented litigants; assisted lead paralegal in producing English/Spanish toolkits adopted by courts and libraries.
Excel • Power BI • Google Data Studio • Westlaw/Lexis • Python/pandas • R & SQL (in progress)
Email: themarcoramos1@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/themarcoramos