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Clear Form APR 2 5 2024
CITY OF RICHMOND
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
BOARD OR COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
DATE: April 19, 2024
Check one: New Appointment
Re-Appointment
NAME OF BOARD OR COMMISSION: Richmond Arts & Culture Commission NAME: Yeymi Perez
HOME ADDRESS Richmond CA
ZIP CODE:94804 HOME PHONE: . WORK PHONE:
OCCUPATION: Community Organizer and Communications EMAIL ADDRESS:
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND: 16 years PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:
REASONS FOR INTEREST IN APPOINTMENT:
I am a community organizer with a deep passion for art, firmly believing in its transformative power to enhance the safety and well-being of our communities. Art is a vital part in representation, advocacy and public safety. I'm eager to bring my fresh perspective to RACC as a young organizer with a passion for both community and art. My work in Richmond has given me insight into what our community needs in terms of arts and cuiture, and I'm excited to contribute that knowledae.
FRATERNAL AND/OR CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
Lam an organizer for Reimagine Richmond, where I handle marketing, storytelling and communications for our organizations messaging and advocacy. I also am a grantwriter and administrator for a local non-profit Things That Creep, which uses live animals and art to bring STEAM education to Richmond.
EDUCATION:
I have two Bachelor's degrees from Sonoma State University: one in Sociology and another in Criminology and Criminal Justice. During my time at Sonoma State, I actively participated in student government, dedicating a significant portion of my efforts to advocating for murals on campus that represented our first-aeneration students.
REFERENCES (Minimum 5-List Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email Address)
1.Marisol Cantu-
2. Tony Tamayo -
3. Carmen Martinez-
4. Emily Rose-
5. Ray Wendell-
To the best of my knowledge the information provided is true and correct:
04/24/2024
Signature Date
Deliver or Mail to: City Clerk Or Email to: [email protected] 450 Civic Center Plaza Print and Sign
Richmond, CA 94804
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