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