APRIL Youth Steering Committee – Social Media & Communications Chair
Role Overview
Served as the elected Social Media & Communications Chair for the APRIL Youth Steering Committee, supporting national youth disability advocacy initiatives through recurring digital communications, social media graphics, online community engagement, and conference promotion efforts.
Leadership & Communications Work
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Created recurring monthly graphics for multiple youth engagement initiatives
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Managed communication reminders for the APRIL Youth Steering Committee meetings
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Supported Facebook and Discord community engagement efforts
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Assisted with conference outreach and promotional campaigns
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Coordinated branded content distribution across digital platforms
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Encouraged accessible online participation and youth discussion
Recurring Social Media Graphics
Designed recurring promotional graphics for the APRIL Youth Steering Committee meetings, peer support initiatives, and national youth engagement campaigns throughout 2023.
Campaign & Engagement Work
Supported national youth engagement initiatives through recurring digital outreach campaigns, conference promotion, and online community-building efforts across APRIL youth platforms throughout 2023. Content was designed to promote participation, accessibility, and consistent communication for youth and young adults with disabilities nationwide.
Focus Areas
Community Engagement
Digital Outreach
Conference Promotion
Accessible Communications
Community Engagement & Initiative Development
Helped support the launch of APRIL Youth's Facebook community chat initiative to encourage national peer discussion, accessibility-centered conversation, and youth engagement throughout online community spaces.
APRIL Youth Conference Promotion & Media
Supported promotional outreach and branding efforts for the 2023 APRIL Youth Conference in Anaheim, California, through event-themed graphic design, digital media promotion, and youth-focused conference communications.
Media & Video Promotion
Skills & Tools
Communications
Social Media Strategy
Community engagement
Nonprofit communications
Content planning
Creative & Media
Canva
Graphic design
Event promotion
Video/media production
Project Outcomes & Key Takeaways
Serving as Social Media & Communications Chair for APRIL's Youth Steering Committee strengthened my leadership, communication, and project management skills. During 2023, I balanced this role alongside my work with the Florida Youth Leadership Forum, requiring me to manage multiple content calendars, communication responsibilities, and outreach initiatives simultaneously. Through these experiences, I learned how to prioritize deadlines, maintain consistent branding across different organizations, and adapt communication strategies to serve diverse audiences. The role reinforced the importance of accessibility, community engagement, and effective digital communication in supporting youth-focused programs.