McKay Duran
WORK EXPERIENCE
Central California Food Bank May 2024 – Present Public Policy and Advocacy Manager
• Manage local, state, and federal public policy for regional food bank serving 320,000 neighbors each month. • Build, develop, and maintain relationships with elected officials and their staff at each level of government. • Advocate for policy support, funding opportunities, and consensus building with local, state, and federal elected officials.
• Represent organization and neighbors among regional and national advocacy groups and coalitions.
Clovis Community College (SCCCD) July 2023 – April 2024 Outreach Specialist, Office of Outreach and College Relations • Managed three assigned high school campuses to ensure students were successfully guided through college matriculation process. Informed hundreds of students about all aspects of the community college experience, serving over 1,000 students each academic year.
• Coordinated with different departments and staff within the college campus to give presentations and workshops for students and community members.
• Strategized to bring local businesses, community stakeholders, and residents into our campus community. • Recorded data on all students served and interpreted data related to student success and student retention.
Clovis Community College (SCCCD) September 2021 – June 2023 Outreach Assistant, Office of Outreach and College Relations • Staffed the campus Welcome Center, serving as the "front door" to the college. Knowledgeable of all college departments, programs, and services to ensure student success. • Represented the college, department, and campus programs at various events, including college and job fairs, orientation programs, community outreach events, and high school visits. Collaborated with high school counselors, staff, and other educational institutions to support students.
EDUCATION
California State University, San Bernardino 2021-2023 • Master of Public Administration, with emphasis in Public Financial Management • Member of Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Affairs and Administration Honor Society California State University, Fresno 2019-2021 • Bachelor of Arts Degree, Political Science, Cum Laude Clovis Community College 2017-2019 • Associate of Art Degrees in Political Science, Social Science, and Liberal Studies, Cum Laude
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND SERVICE
• Member, American Political Science Association (APSA) • Graduate, Fresno Chamber of Commerce “Political Academy,” 2024 • Graduate, City of Fresno Police Department “Resident’s Academy,” 2024 • Volunteer, Fresno PAL (Police Assistance League) Football Program, 2024 • Graduate, City of Fresno, Office of Community Affairs “Civic Academy,” 2023 • Beautify Fresno Award Recipient, 2022
• City of Fresno Mayoral representative, Youth Commission, 2019-2021