Through the love for my organization I discovered my passion for event planning.

During my two years in undergrad I coordinated over 24 educational events for campus such as Latinos in the Media, Passports to Latin America and the T-word. My sorority and I collaborated with other organizations to promote diversity and inclusion at our events. I was responsible for managing social media accounts such as, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter in order to publicize events and increase attendance. I also created financial budgets and pitched for grants to ensure that sufficient funds were available for each program. I established the first Sexual Assault Prevention Symposium while on campus in 2014.

Purpouse: My first production involved a cause I strongly care about, Sexual Assault Prevention. At the age of 20, I developed the first Sexual Assault Prevention Symposium in 2014 to educate IU students about available resources for preventing, coping with, and reporting sexual assault. Despite initial funding challenges, the event thrived through collaborations with organizations like Culture of Care, OVPDEMA, IUSA, and Greek organizations.

Responsibilities: The symposium involved a full day of workshops hosted by professors, and community organizations, diverse panel discussions, and informative booths from key organizations such as Culture of Care, RAISE, and Indiana University Police Department. I increased outreach through university listservs, flyers, and social media platforms to broaden event promotion. I managed a detailed planning timeline, venue reservation, and consistent communication with collaborators to streamline the day of logistics. I led registration, check-in, print materials, social media campaigns, workshop submissions, sponsors, and grant submissions.

Outcome: The event successfully engaged over 100 participants in a day filled with educational workshops, panel discussions, and interactive booths. Attendees gain valuable insights into sexual assault prevention, coping strategies, and available resources on campus. Through diverse representation and collaboration, the symposium fosters a community-wide conversation, promoting awareness, understanding, and proactive measures against sexual assault on the IU campus. The first year we held 3 workshops and 6 booths, the second year we held 6 workshops and 10 booths.

During my time I developed a comprehensive event guide outlining, email templates, timelines, community contacts, financial supports, and mission to prepare new members of the sorority for planning initiatives.

• Conference Managment

• Grant and Budget Proposals

• Community Outreach

• Sponsorship and Donor Relations

• Program Implmentation

I led the creation of a program that spoke to our overarching theme, "Grita! Unleashing Our Voice through the Arts!". Through networking, collaboration, effective communication, and timeline management I gathered a diverse array of performances. I developed a run of the show, day of schedules, communication emails/texts, and marketing materials to produce a smooth guest experience.

I booked over 20 students and student organizations, with the goal of showcasing and celebrating different forms of art. I wanted to remain inclusive of all forms of representation. I met this goal by engaging with performers ranging from singing acapella, breakdancing, color guard, drumming, and salsa dancing to acting and rapping.

This was an opportunity for my peers to share their unique talents and voices in a safe and supportive space. This event also established a stronger presence on campus for the sorority through relationship building. The planning process required effective communication with talent, vendors, and my team.

• Relationship Building

• Timeline Management

• Production Experience