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Arts Commission: Submitted
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NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Outside of your profession, indicate what type of Arts you are active in? Select all that apply. * Art Criticism
Music
Visual Arts, including (but not limited to) the Public or Environmental Arts, Graphic Arts, Design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Art History\, Question applies to Arts Commission
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NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Are you knowledgeable, have experience in, or extensive background in any of the following areas? Select all that apply. *
Active in community activities significant enough to confirm knowledge of issues and individuals within the community
Activist for the Visual Environment, Public Art, or Regional/National Individual Artists' work
Knowledge of new artistic & design expressions
Possess decision-making abilities
Understanding of Ethnic/Gender Diversity
Willingness to tolerate/promote change
Interests & Experiences
Amelia Lewis
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Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
I’m an arts administrator, curator, educator, and practicing visual artist who regularly exhibits work in venues throughout Stockton. My experience spans community-focused exhibitions, youth art programs, and nonprofit arts events—from curating Interpreting Earth at The Hatch to organizing International Women’s Art Month and supporting local cultural organizations. I want to serve as an Arts Commissioner to help expand accessible, inclusive creative opportunities in Stockton and to uplift the artists and cultural spaces that make this community vibrant. I bring experience in curation, event production, education, and community outreach, along with a strong commitment to supporting the arts as both an organizer and an active artist in the city.
Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.
I’m applying because I believe the arts are essential to Stockton’s identity, and I want to help strengthen connections between artists, organizations, and our diverse communities.
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N/A
How did you hear about the position?
Instagram
City Council Policy 3.03 states that Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
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Background Information
Amelia Lewis
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Date Signed
12/1/2025
Amelia Lewis
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Arts administration and
exhibition professional with
experience in event production
and assistance. Skilled in liaising
with galleries, artist
foundations, and community
partners, and supporting artists
and patrons at both large- and
small-scale events. Also a
practiced graphic designer and
visual artist.
A R T S C U R A T I O N - E X H I B I T I O N
AMELIA LEWIS
Communications Skills
Time Management
Patience
Attentiveness
Problem-solving skills
Confidence
Tenacity
Authenticity, Adaptability
Desire to learn
Professionalism
The ability to respond quickly
SKILLS
PROFILE EXPERIENCE
Amelia Lewis on Behance
Fundraising CRM Software
Adobe Creative Suite
MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint
Social Media (FB/Insta/Twitter)
MAC / PC Proficient
Mail Chimp / Constant Contact
POS Systems
TECHNICAL SKILLS
CONTACT
GIRL MUSEUM, Online (International) - Arts Programming, Education Support JANUARY 2023 - FEBUARY 2025
Assisted directors with research and development of artist and non-profit projects.
Supported design and delivery of educational content for exhibitions and online programs.
Contributed to artist development and handled administrative, research, and design tasks.
https://www.girlmuseum.org/
THE EXPLORATORIUM, San Francisco, CA.- Museum Event - Exhibition Assistant AUGUST 2017 - DECEMBER 2017 ON-CALL
MEXICAN HERITAGE CENTER, Stockton, CA. - Art Event & Exhibition Assistant SEPTEMBER 2022 - AUGUST 2023
Provided arts administration support for the El Barrio Del Chivo exhibition.
Coordinated artists and planned exhibit design and logistics.
Researched local history to develop educational and interpretive materials.
Assisted the director as needed to support visitor learning about cultural heritage.
SACRAMENTO WOMEN'S COUNCIL, Sacramento, CA. - Acting Co-Organizer - Events 2018-2024
Produced art auction and fundraiser event.
Managed fundraising, event production, and logistics.
Coordinated with artists, patrons, and the public.
Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills.
CREATIVE ACTION NETWORK, Boston, MA. - Arts Education Researcher - Internship JANUARY 2015- JANUARY 2016
EXPRESSIONS GALLERY, Berkeley, CA. - Education - Event Coordination MAY 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2016
THE ALHAMBRA PROJECT - L. Kirby Professor, CCA,., Oakland, CA. -Art / Photo Researcher - Editor - JANUARY 2014- JANUARY 2015
http://thealhambraproject.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thealhambraproject/
Academy of Art University
Studies in Design, Visual Communication
EDUCATION
City College of San Francisco
Associate of Arts - Studio - Liberal Art
Pratt Institute (Online)
Certificate of Museum Studies
University of Lugi Bocconni (Online)
Art & Heritage Studies
NORCAL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS, Arts Team Lead
JANUARY 2025 - JULY 2025
Taught visual art in an arts-based program with creative, age-appropriate lessons.
Adapted instruction to diverse learning styles and abilities.
Fostered engagement and confidence through hands-on, inclusive projects.
WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL DAY ART EVENT, Stockton, CA. - Event & Exhibition Coordination MARCH 2025
Served as lead organizer for International Women's Art Month, coordinating a month- long celebration of female-identified art and performance.
Collaborated with five partner organizations, including The Hatch, ArtSplash, PREVAIL Women’s Center, and The Lions Club of S.J. County.
Co-developed & facilitated art workshops exploring gender equality & social change.
Taught participants to express these themes through visual art and performance in community settings.
“INTERPRETING EARTH” Curation and Production
NOVEMBER 22, 2025
Curated and produced the “Interpreting Earth” exhibition at The Hatch, guiding concept development, artist coordination, and final presentation.
ATTACHMENT A
Submit Date: Nov 19, 2025
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Application for appointment and background information for City of Stockton Boards, Commissions, and Committees
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Ethnicity
Hispanic
Gender
Male
What district do you live in? *
District 1
The City of Stockton uses email as the preferred method of communication regarding your application. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes No
Employer Address
Are you currently serving on a City of Stockton Board, Commission, or Committee?
Yes No
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Arts Commission: Submitted
Leonel A Martinez
Stockton
Mobile:
Leonel A Martinez
ATTACHMENT A
Question applies to Arts Commission
NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Outside of your profession, indicate what type of Arts you are active in? Select all that apply. * Literary Arts
Music
Photography
Visual Arts, including (but not limited to) the Public or Environmental Arts, Graphic Arts, Design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Art History\, Question applies to Arts Commission
Are you interested in or accomplished in fund-raising?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
NOTE: This Board requires membership with one of the following groups. If none, please remove board from your application. Are you knowledgeable, have experience in, or extensive background in any of the following areas? Select all that apply. *
Active in community activities significant enough to confirm knowledge of issues and individuals within the community
Knowledge of new artistic & design expressions
Possess decision-making abilities
Understanding of Ethnic/Gender Diversity
Understanding of the Stockton Public Art Plan processes and implications for the City of Stockton
Willingness to tolerate/promote change
Interests & Experiences
Leonel A Martinez
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Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.
My name is Leo Martinez. I am a communications director, digital storyteller, and advocate for community-centered arts based in Stockton. For the past seven years, I have worked at the intersection of creative expression, racial justice, and public health by building communications systems, supporting community storytelling, and helping organizations elevate underrepresented voices. I believe art is a public resource that fosters belonging, healing, and civic engagement. Growing up in Stockton taught me the importance of residents seeing their cultures, histories, and experiences reflected in their surroundings.
Through my work with local youth, artists, organizers, and families, I have seen how creative spaces foster leadership, confidence, and community connection. I seek to serve on the Arts Commission to help ensure Stockton’s arts infrastructure is accessible, culturally grounded, and truly representative of its residents. As a communicator, cultural worker, and parent, I am committed to building a city where creativity is recognized as essential to public health and civic dignity. My goal is to strengthen Stockton’s arts ecosystem, support local artists, and ensure our city’s cultural investments serve the communities they are meant to represent.
Please state the reason you would like to be a member of this board/commission.
I am seeking to join the Arts Commission to expand opportunities for community-driven creativity and help shape an arts landscape that reflects Stockton. My years of working with youth, storytellers, system-impacted communities, and grassroots organizations have shown me the transformative power of authentic, accessible cultural investment. My background in communications, narrative strategy, and public engagement has equipped me to translate community needs into clear, actionable plans and to amplify stories with cultural and civic impact. I hope to bring these skills to the Commission by supporting public art projects, elevating local artists, and ensuring funding and programs reach neighborhoods that benefit most from creative investment. Ultimately, I aim to help the Commission deepen cultural pride, support diverse artistic voices, and strengthen Stockton’s identity through equitable arts policy. Serving on this board is an opportunity to shape the city's cultural future that raised me.
Have you served on an advisory group before?
Yes No
How did you hear about the position?
The vacancies were promoted via social media.
City Council Policy 3.03 states that Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes No
Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest for this advisory group?
Yes No
Background Information
Leonel A Martinez
ATTACHMENT A
Upload a Resume
Based on your best judgment, does this Commission make decisions that may affect any sources of income, interests in real property, or investments of you or your spouse?
Yes No
Voter Registration (Questions appear if required)
Submit Application
Enter Your Initials:
LM
Date Signed
11/19/2025
Leonel A Martinez
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T R A I N I N G
RadComms Network Member Trainings
Butterfly Lab for Immigrant Narrative
Strategy Training
Weathering the Storm Communications
Training
Berkeley Media Studies Group
Communications Training
California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC)
communications training.
Latino Community Foundation: Roots of
Latino Power Communications training.
JP Morgan Spitfire Strategies Training
#MyBlackCounts Census Social Media
Training
California Immigrant Resilience Fund (CIRF)
Comms Training
California Shared Story Table: Narrative
Communications Bootcamp
Revolve Impact Communications Bootcamp
(with Mike de la Rocha)
The California Endowment Digital Training
S K I L L S
Policy & Advocacy Campaigns: Action
Network, Salsa for grassroots mobilization.
Social Media Management: Buffer,
Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Loomly.
Social Media Content Creation: Facebook,
Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok. Bluesky.
Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant
Contact, Action Network, Salsalabs
Multimedia Production: Video editing
(Final Cut Pro X, CapCut, Adobe
Premiere), Canva. Audio editing (Reason,
Logic Pro X, ProTools, Cubase, Ableton)
Bilingual Communication: Fluent in
Spanish (writing, reading, speech).
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator,
Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign Acrobat.
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Teams, Sharepoint
CRM, Project, Workflow and Web
Management:
Asana, Airtable, Monday,
EveryAction, WordPress, Wix.
C O N T A C T
Stockton, California
2023 - 2024
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Developed and executed communication strategies for annual and on-demand initiatives, ensuring all messaging aligned with organizational priorities.
Communities United For Restorative Youth Justice - Oakland, CA / Hybrid Reinvent South Stockton Coalition (RSSC) - Stockton, CA / Hybrid 2023 - 2025
Curated and led RSSC’s storytelling strategy, elevating movement narratives rooted in lived experience, cultural understanding, and community voice.
Evolved internal storytelling practices and built cross-organizational systems for gathering, shaping, and distributing stories from South Stockton residents.
Created storytelling frameworks, slogans, and branded materials to reflect RSSC’s mission, values, and community-centered objectives.
Oversaw contractors and media creators to support multi-platform storytelling efforts.
Supervised and mentored communications team members, interns, contractors, and media fellows, providing leadership development and project guidance.
Designed structures for team agendas, meeting facilitation, content pipeline management, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Applied intersectional, culturally competent approaches to narrative development across racial, gender, environmental, education, and housing justice movements.
COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL STORYTELLER DIRECTOR
P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Communications professional with over seven years of experience developing values- driven messaging to support advocacy, movement building, and digital storytelling. Skilled in designing communications systems, integrating cross-team insights, and maintaining a consistent organizational voice across platforms. Experienced in engaging audiences, highlighting authentic stories, and translating complex, human-centered ideas into compelling digital narratives. Proficient in managing newsletters, email campaigns, website, public relations, and social media strategies, and collaborative workflows to advance programs and development. Committed to anti-oppressive practice, cultural organizing, and creative expression, with a focus on amplifying voices that advance culture and equity.
LEO MARTINEZ
Communications Director | Narrative Strategist | Digital Storyteller
E X P E R I E N C E
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Public Health Advocates - Davis, CA / Remote
2025 - Present
Led statewide narrative strategy for the All Children Thrive (ACT) initiative, developing messaging frameworks that connected local wins t
o broader policy impact.
Designed campaign architecture and narrative frameworks elevating racial justice, public health equity, and community-centered storytelling.
Tracked, analyzed, and reported performance metrics for communications outputs, contributing to internal learning and funder reporting.
Aligned all communication outputs to program goals, public health priorities, and PHA’s long-term vision for statewide systems change.
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A W A R D S
Best Nonprofit Social Media of Stockton
Awards 2020
CSU Monterey Bay Dean's List
2011, 2012
San Joaquin Delta College Dean's List
2007, 2008, 2009
Fathers & Families of San Joaquin - Stockton, CA / Hybrid 2018 - 2022
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Expanded and strengthened the communications department by transforming a one- person operation into a fully staffed team that integrated IT, data analytics, and a dedicated social media unit, while providing specialized training in graphic design, photo editing, digital storytelling, and videography.
Led high-impact campaigns by designing and executing the organization’s Capital Campaign, developing strategy and materials that increased engagement and fundraising momentum.
Directed key equity initiatives by managing and operationalizing the California Immigrant Resilience Fund, overseeing outreach, data collection, narrative development, and grant reporting to support undocumented communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Launched the Truth Tellers Youth Media Hub by building a youth-led platform addressing incarceration alternatives, homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and environmental justice, resulting in a published magazine, a video series, a podcast, and a CalEPA report.
Organized community-centered events by leading major initiatives such as the 2020 Census event and the Healing Artists Creative Series, strengthening civic participation and creative expression across the community.
R E F E R E N C E S
Communications Director of Advocacy
MARIA MACHUCA
Communications Director
MICHAEL BARE
Communications Manager
RISA JENSEN
Communications and Policy Analyst
TINA CURIEL-VEGA
Californians Together - Long Beach, CA / Remote
2022 - 2023
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Led digital strategy by directing website and social media management, ensuring content stayed timely, engaging, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Strengthened brand identity by unifying narrative and visual branding across platforms and materials, elevating consistency and recognition.
Supported policy and advocacy wins by advancing narrative and communications strategies for statewide legislation, increasing campaign visibility and influence.
Made research actionable by translating complex policy reports into clear executive summaries, briefs, and accessible public-facing materials.
Deepened stakeholder engagement by producing high-impact monthly newsletters that highlighted developments, accomplishments, and organizational initiatives.
Expanded media outreach by maintaining a comprehensive database of journalists and media contacts, resulting in stronger coverage and relationships.
Modernized brand systems by updating brand and style guidelines and training staff to ensure cohesive messaging and design across all departments.
Documented organizational history by curating a statewide archive of photos, videos, and audio that preserved milestones and supported storytelling.
Equipped leadership with insights by delivering monthly communications briefings that strengthened alignment and strategic decision-making.
Led organization-wide communications strategy supporting CURYJ’s mission of youth justice, healing, and ending criminalization in Oakland and beyond.
Developed narrative frameworks that amplified community-rooted leadership, restorative justice, and system-impacted youth advocacy.
Created messaging for campaigns, public statements, website content, newsletters, impact briefs, and s
ocial media aligned with CURYJ’s program goals.
Produced high-quality written content including op-eds, press announcements, campaign storytelling, and multichannel digital communications.
Managed and grew social media presence across platforms, producing culturally rooted and politically grounded content highlighting system-impacted youth.
Developed internal workflows for gathering stories, documenting impact, and elevating youth voices at the center of CURYJ’s mission.
Supported community events, healing circles, fundraisers, and campaign actions through communications planning and materials.
E D U C A T I O N
MA in Humanities - San Francisco, CA
SAN FRANCISCO STATE
UNIVERSITY - 2012 - 2018
Music/Recording Industry: Audio
Engineering Certificate - San Francisco, CA
SFSU: COLLEGE OF EXTENDED
LEARNING - 2012 - 2015
BA in Humanities and Communication
Studies concentration in Creative
Writing and Social Action - Seaside, CA
CSU MONTEREY BAY
2010 - 2012
AA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences, AA in
Communication Studies, AA in Liberal
Arts & Humanities, AA in Art History
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Stockton, CA
SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE
2007 - 2009
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