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A\ <br />ARELLANO 4 ASSOCIATES <br />A\ <br />Education <br />Master of Public Administration, California State University Fullerton, 2001 <br />Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, California State University Fullerton,1997 <br />Kev Qualifications <br />Ms. Yanez-Forgash has nine years of community relations experience having worked for the City of Santa Ana in various <br />program and management capacities in the Economic Development Division. For Arellano Associates, Ms. Yanez-Forgash is <br />an Associate responsible for community relations among a variety of public agencies. Her key qualifications include, program <br />management, community outreach, inter -agency relations, multi -tasking, marketing, event coordination and project <br />organization. As a fluent Spanish speaker, reader and writer, Ms. Yanez-Forgash has particular expertise working with Latino <br />communities. <br />Relevant Experience <br />Interstate 5/State Route 74 Interchange Project For the City of San Juan Capistrano, Ms. Yanez-Forgash is responsible for <br />public meeting coordination and material development on this major redesign of the interchange between Interstate 5 and <br />State Route 74 (Ortega Highway). <br />Oceanside Circulation Element For the City of Oceanside, Ms, Yanez-Forgash is coordinating a series of community meetings <br />to obtain public input on the City's update to the Circulation Element. This includes outreach to distinct areas of the City and <br />coordination with the technical team. <br />Alternative Technologies for Solid Waste Disposal The City of Los Angeles is seeking innovative methods for the processing <br />of solid waste from households throughout the City in order to divert trash piling up in the City's landfills. Ms. Yanez-Forgash <br />is supporting the City by amassing a comprehensive contact database, which will be used to solicit input from key <br />stakeholders and the public at large as this project moves forward. <br />Compass Blueprint Ms. Yanez-Forgash provides ongoing project support for this major planning program of Southern <br />California Association of Governments, including coordination of marketing efforts, public meeting support and database <br />management. <br />"Mariachi Festival USA 2006" Concert For this major annual event at the Hollywood Bowl, Ms. Yanez-Forgash provided on - <br />site Spanish -language media support, including controlling stage access for print and television Spanish -language media <br />representatives during the concert performance. <br />Previous Professional Experience <br />• Economic Development Specialist, City of Santa Ana Economic Development Division <br />• Weed and Seed Program Coordinator (Economic Revitalization), City of Santa Ana Recreation and Community Services <br />Division <br />• Housing Program Aide, City of Santa Ana Housing Division <br />• Community Education and Mobilization Program Coordinator, City of Santa Ana <br />• Field Supervisor, California State Fullerton Social Science Research Center <br />