Mia Villasenor
About Mia Villasenor
Mia Villasenor is a Legislative Coordinator at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in legislative affairs, having held various roles in organizations such as the Associated Students of the University of California and the League of Women Voters of California.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Mia Villasenor currently serves as a Legislative Coordinator at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she coordinates internal and external meetings, prepares meeting agendas, and takes meeting minutes for the Legislative Affairs team. She manages subscription systems and internal processes to support the team effectively. Additionally, she leads project management for events related to federal lobbying, including Lobby Days and Hill briefings, ensuring that the organization's legislative goals are met.
Previous Experience in Legislative Roles
Prior to her current position, Mia Villasenor worked in various legislative roles. She served as the Legislative Director for the Office of ASUC Senator Teddy Lake at the Associated Students of the University of California from 2018 to 2019. She also held the position of Director at the Queer Alliance Resource Center from 2019 to 2020. During her internship at Planned Parenthood in 2019, she gained experience in monitoring reproductive health legislation and managing communications related to government relations.
Educational Background in Legal Studies
Mia Villasenor earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies (Pre-Law) from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles and advocacy, which she applies in her current legislative role. During her time at UC Berkeley, she also worked as a Classroom Scheduling Assistant, gaining experience in organizational and administrative tasks.
Internship Experience and Contributions
Mia Villasenor has a diverse internship background that includes roles at several organizations. She interned at the League of Women Voters of California in 2020, where she tracked ballot measures and COVID-19 election legislation. Additionally, she worked at Youth Spirit Artworks as a Public Service Center Intern and held various positions at the Associated Students of the University of California, where she contributed to legislative research and coalition meetings. These experiences have equipped her with skills in project management and legislative tracking.