The City of South San Francisco
Office of the City Clerk
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 877-8518
2 SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Please list school and community activities or service organizations in which you are involved in.
The Youth Commission addresses issues affecting youth and the community through making recommendations to City Council. Please explain what you believe is the biggest issue concerning youth in South San Francisco today.
Can you commit to attending 6:30 p.m. meetings on the third Monday of each month? YES NO If no, please explain:
University of San Francisco Nursing Students' Association (Intern, 2022 - Present):
Collaborated with nursing faculty to clearly outline and inform student members of upcoming opportunities. Boosted team work ethic and member retention by organizing fundraiser schedule, helping us effectively multitask, adapt to workflow challenges, and meet deadlines Church of the Highlands Youth Services (2017 - Present): Led over 60+ children from ages 4 to 12 through character building activities as part of Vacation Bible School summer program.
Served 100+ meals to unhoused/low-income residents at Northern Peninsula Food Bank.
South San Francisco Youth Commission (2019 - Present)
Evident in local school bathroom stalls, teen backpacks, and workplaces alike, illegal marijuana and drug possession is an issue that infringes on youth development. Given that South San Francisco follows California's Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), only adults over the age of 21 are allowed to possess and use non-medical cannabis. The fact that various forms of marijuana are still accessible let alone openly used among people my own age brings question as to how commercial cannabis dealers and their constituents reach middle and high school student populations.
However, it is important to realize that harsh punishment or confiscation are not effective ways to solve this pressing issue long-term, as if the accessibility factor still exists in our city, youth can easily get their hands on these substances again and hide them after being caught.
In hopes to solve this issue, it is crucial to establish educational opportunities that openly communicate with and guide youth through the consequences of drug use instead of belittling N/A; Yes, I can commit to attending all meetings.
Nikaella Mariano
They/She | Daly City, CA |
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Expected: May 2026 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (GPA 4.00), Honors College, Genentech FutureLab Scholar
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Residence, Daly City, CA June 2020 - Present
Caretaker
● Facilitated quality post-operative bedside care to grandmother with Alzheimer’s, administering injections; preventing fall risk; and handling medications, specimen samples, and equipment at all hours of the day ● Provided long-term physical / emotional care and educational enrichment for senior with Down syndrome ● Supported grandfather with dementia by coordinating meal management and medication, as well as peacefully diffusing family conflict through open listening and clear, patient communication South San Francisco Youth Commission, South San Francisco, CA August 2019 - Present City Commissioner
● Advocated youth engagement and political education through Youth in Government Ad Hoc committee, collaborating with city council to develop a local public school immersion program
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
USFCA Nursing Students’ Association, San Francisco, CA August 2022 - May 2023 ● Boosted team work ethic and member retention by adhering to a growth mindset and organized fundraiser schedule, helping us effectively multitask, adapt to workflow challenges, and meet deadlines ● Collaborated with nursing faculty to clearly outline and inform student members of upcoming opportunities Mid-Peninsula Boys & Girls Club/CDC, San Mateo, CA June 2021 - September 2021 Intern, Student Researcher, 50+ hours
● Coded and charted public health data for CDC Rapid Community Assessment, successfully identifying and publishing actionable strategies to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake ● Spearheaded live key informant interviews, personally meeting with over 30 San Mateo residents both virtually and in-person to discuss their unique sociocultural healthcare barriers ● Ensured protection and confidentiality of all research subjects
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
South San Francisco Rotary Plaza, South San Francisco, CA July 2019 - December 2022 Volunteer, 130+ hours
● Cultivated a welcoming environment, serving 100+ meals and coordinating activities for senior citizens ● Ensured guest safety and comfort by personally guiding handicapped residents to accessible locations SKILLS
● Certified in Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) with the American Heart Association ● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, and typing (WPM: 96) ● Skilled with biotechnological processes such as epidemiology, aseptic technique, biological culturing, DNA extraction, media development, and data calculation / analysis