Grace Bouton

About Grace Bouton

Over the course of my professional and educational journey, I have gathered experiences across various industries and subjects, developing a unique skill set spanning legislative research, social media management, and policy analysis.Professional Experience:My internship with U.S. Congressman Garamendi\'s office enhanced my ability to manage diverse administrative and legislative tasks in a fast-paced environment. I summarized media mentions, developed social media content, drafted co-sponsorship memos, and conducted legislative research, significantly boosting my analytical skills and proficiency in Canva and Adobe.As a Research Assistant for Professor Nall at UCSB, I analyzed state legislative records and nonprofit filings, providing feedback on research drafts focusing on economic fact-checking in housing politics. This role honed my research and analytical skills.At the Bay Planning Coalition, I tracked and summarized state legislation, coordinated meetings, and produced interactive programs. Collaborating with stakeholders from local officials to nonprofit leaders, I developed strong organizational and event planning skills.At New Beginnings Law Center, I launched and managed the nonprofit\'s social media presence, significantly increasing engagement and contributing to the most successful fundraiser in its history. I created educational infographics and conducted interviews, enhancing my communication and content creation skills.Academic Experience:As a Political Science and Communications double major at UCSB, I developed a high level of comfort in analyzing complex public policy and legal documents. My coursework and projects equipped me with strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, particularly through my work with R and Python.Future Aspirations:I aim to continuously develop new skills and relationships, advancing organizational success and creating a positive societal impact.Areas of Experience:Legislative Research, Policy Analysis, Social Media Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Content Creation, Administrative SupportSkillsR, Adobe Spark, Canva, Constant Contact, Intranet Quorum, Critical Mention, Basic Proficiency in Python

Experience

1. Research Associate

   Acg Advocacy

   Dec 2024 — Present

Education

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Communications - 3.92 GPA

• Redwood High School, TUHSD

  4.3 - GPA