Andy Le
Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
From Santa Clara, Calif.
From Santa Clara, Calif.
Andy is a charismatic, passionate, and diligent professional that analyzes social problems and develops innovative solutions and programs to change the lives and community around him. Currently, he is a social work candidate developing and refining his clinical and leadership skills respectively in order to reinvent and improve service systems to help marginalized populations. Andy believes that his civic duty is to not only improve the lives of others around him, but to also engage, educate, and recruit other professionals, organizations, and companies to become conscientious of community problems and needs. In the future, Andy intends to couple his education and background in social work with a professional doctorate in law to inspire young minds, and further advocate for families and children to his optimal potential.
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Andy Le Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Andy Le of Santa Clara, Calif., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Le was...
April, 07 2016 - Verified by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Andy Le was recognized for earning a scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation Scholarship (AKAEAF) provides funds to advance its mission: “To promote life long learning.”The Foundation is a source of support to graduate students, post freshman students and non-profit organizations serving diverse beneficiaries. Foundation scholarships and grants are awarded without regard to gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Fall 2016 -
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Andy Le was recognized for earning an academic award
Dean's Honorable Mention is for students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.95 or better by the end of the semester preceding their official commencement.
Spring 2016 -
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Andy Le was recognized for earning an academic award
Phi Alpha National Honor Society provides a closer bond among students in social work who have a 3.75 GPA or above to promote humanitarian goals and ideas while fostering high standards of education for social workers who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, achievement in social work, and service within the community.
Spring 2015 - Spring 2016 -
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Andy Le was recognized for earning a scholarship
Title IV-E/CalSWEC provides federal matching funds to improve the quality of care of children in foster care, reduce the number of children in foster care, return children to their homes as soon as conditions permit, and facilitate the adoption or permanent placement of children who cannot be returned to their homes. Upon graduation, the students work in county child welfare services for a period of time equal to the period for which they received support.
Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 -
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Andy Le was recognized for earning a scholarship
Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholars (APAAS) provides scholarships to ethnic backgrounds, with positive consideration forr Asian Pacific students, who have shown a commitment to the Asian Pacific community.
Fall 2014 - Spring 2016 -
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Andy Le was recognized for being a member of who's who
President's Volunteer Service Award is the lifetime achievement recognized with a special President's Call to Service Award, which honors those who have provided more than 4,000 hours of service during the course of their lifetime.
Spring 2012 -
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United States Student Association
The United States Student Association is the country’s oldest and largest national student association dedicated to building power for students. We develop grassroots campus bases, run strategic campaigns, and train leaders to dismantle systems of oppression in higher education through a framework of education justice. Through transformative experiences in student organizing, we equip our members to become lifelong leaders at the forefront of making social change.
Spring 2015 - Spring 2016
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University of Southern California
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USC Graduate Student Government
The GSG mission is to enhance the University of Southern California graduate and professional student experience by serving as the face of the student body. To accomplish this, GSG is responsible for managing student resources efficiently, providing a voice for the student community, building a community that fosters interdisciplinary exchanges, and informing students about their rights, resources, and opportunities.
Fall 2014 - Spring 2016
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University of Southern California
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Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Founded on November 1, 1901 at Richmond College, now the University of Richmond, in Viriginia. SigEp has grown to become one of the largest fraternities in the country with around 15,000 undergraduates on 228 college campuses each year and with more than 320,000 lifetime brothers. SigEp Founded with the Cardinal Principles of Virtue, Diligence and Brotherly Love while “Building Balanced Men,” which is achieved through a commitment to Sound Mind and Sound Body.
Fall 2008 - Spring 2012
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope through the focus on shelter, advocacy for affordable housing, promotion of dignity, and support in sustainable and transformational development.
Fall 2008 - Spring 2012
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Dependency Investigation Intern at Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services
Collaborated with community and government agencies including County Counsels and attorneys to form agreeable and holistic recommendations regarding client services, protection of the child, and rights of family; Conducted a full-range of client related and case management services, assessments, and investigations to collect relevant information for over 10 referrals and cases; Connected clients to various DCFS and community resources to address the family’s short, immediate, and long-term needs while monitoring their compliance to the case plan; Maintained clients’ information and confidentiality operating a state-wide database (CWS/CMS) to generate documents and forms and ensure that client data are accurate and current; Prepared a variety of forms including legal notices, court reports, written reports, memoranda, correspondences to adhere to Federal and California State laws, regulations, and Department policies and procedures
August 2015 - June 2016
Director of Operations, Graduate Student Government at University of Southern California
Coordinated logistics for weekly board meetings, monthly social events, and quarterly retreats for 17 group members; Managed $15,000 for internal finances, planning, systems, and operations; Organized fiscal documents, reconciled monthly activities, and generated year-end reports; Provided organizational strategies, policies, practices, and communication between members to increase team morale and accountability for long term excellence
April 2015 - April 2016
Faculty Affairs Assistant at University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education
Assisted with meeting materials, agendas, and conference rooms for faculty, visiting guests, and faculty candidates; Established computer based filing and organization systems for records, reports, and documents; Managed the receptionist area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information; Provided additional support and assistance to over 10 faculty and staff in USC Rossier School of Education
February 2015 - May 2016
MSW Intern at Public Counsel Pro Bono Law Firm
Case managed for over 20 transitional age foster youth (TAFY) ages 14 to 21 in South Los Angeles Area for education attainment, independence, and self-sufficiency; Facilitated in-home visits to perform risk assessment and obtain vital documents and information from client; Initiated phone and in-person conversations with court systems, agencies, and service providers to identify and acquire resources, services, court arraignments, and information for clients; Managed outreach, intake, and needs assessment for TAFY in South Los Angeles Area; Organized multi-disciplinary team meetings alongside attorneys, social workers, and professionals to provide assistance and services to support TAFY
August 2014 - June 2015
Student Advancement at University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education
Created letters, invitations, and written solicitations to donors and stakeholders to strengthen alumni relationships; Managed donor pulls, gift processing, stewardship, and data integrity; Organized online donor database on Basecamp, Contributor Relationships, and Portal; Planned special events, such as banquets, homecoming, and picnics to promote and reward donor stewardships; Scheduled and facilitated interviews for prospective hires
August 2014 - February 2015
Project Coordinator (Financial Opportunity Corps) at AmeriCorps VISTA
Advocated public benefits program (medicaid, food stamps, and family cash aid) and filed legal documents for bilingual and monolingual families; Attended monthly socioeconomic safety net meetings to stay current with policies and programs changes in the Santa Clara County; Designed financial coaching program to educate and promote financial awareness, knowledge, and confidence to benefit over 30 low-income individuals and families in long-term and episodic support; Initiated relationships with local financial institutions (Bank of America, United Way, and Opportunity Fund) to increase financial assets of under-resourced community; Monitored customer progress, financial data, and portfolio for over 20 clients working towards financial self-sufficiency
July 2013 - August 2014
Corps Member (AmeriCorps) at City Year San Jose
Attended weekly data-driven grade level meetings to discuss caseloads with teachers, support staff, and team; Implemented a whole school, whole child attendance initiative for 600 students to increase school attendance, morale, spirit, and unity year round and during California standardized testing; Provided a free and nonprofit afterschool program centered on academic support and exploratory learning for 100 low-income students in first through fifth grade; Served as the primary translator for Vietnamese between schools for the Alum Rock School District and specifically at Anthony J. Dorsa Elementary; Tutored 12 students in fourth grade to help reach grade level/benchmark in literacy with 100% on track for their end of the year goal
July 2012 - June 2013
Ticket Agent at University of California Davis Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
Advanced in Paciolan and Tessitura ticketing system; Maintained current trends and knowledge of performances and packages to enhance the patrons’ experience; Provided 3000+ hours of direct and indirect customer service both at the ticket office, phones, E-mails, and mail simultaneously; Serviced diverse population including university faculty, professors, and students, neighboring high and elementary schools, local organizations, and corporate businesses; Wrote and revised subscription pamphlets, employee training manuals, and position responsibilities/descriptions
August 2008 - July 2012
