Managing and designing all social media content and merch design for student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to building apps for other nonprofits.
While LA Blueprint is a nonprofit dedicated to serving Los Angeles communities through tech for social good, we make it a priority to stay connected with our UCLA community as well. As VP of Design and Marketing, I run our social media, organize internal and external workshops, plan fundraisers, and lead 40+ developers and designers alongside the 2024-2025 Exec Team aka SEXEC :))) It’s been such a rewarding experience balancing community impact with building a strong team on campus!
Interacting with our audience through Instagram Stories has been such a game-changer. Tech clubs often get stereotyped as super formal and studious—and while there’s some truth to that, Stories let us show a more personal side while still sharing important updates about our club.They’re perfect for answering questions, sharing knowledge, and connecting in a more interactive way. Plus, we get real-time insights into what our audience cares about most, which helps us create even better content!
At LA Blueprint, we focus on a knowledge-sharing community. Every quarter, we host at least 2 workshops, sharing information about design and technology and how they intersect. As an external workshop, anyone is able to join, and our content is shared on Instagram and Youtube.
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The reality is, campus clubs tend to get a lot of attention during recruitment, but that buzz often fades afterward. My goal has been to change that—to find new ways to keep our audience engaged long after recruitment season ends!Through creative posts, interactive content, and consistent updates, we’ve been working to turn those initial connections into a lasting community. It’s been a fun challenge to figure out what resonates and keeps people coming back!
