I am passionate about connecting with Appalachian youth and providing resources to foster accessible information and communication, focusing on how organizations can support young people in remote and rural areas. Growing up in rural West Virginia inspired me to work with nonprofit organizations focused on social change. I served as the Coordinator of Communications & Storytelling for the STAY Project, writing and distributing our quarterly newsletter STAY Post, managing the project website and social media, and helping build databases to track membership and services. I aspire to expand how communities across Appalachia are reached by blending print, digital media, and software development.

Jessica Sturgell

I am passionate about connecting with Appalachian youth and providing resources to foster accessible information and communication, focusing on how organizations can support young people in remote and rural areas. Growing up in rural West Virginia inspired me to work with nonprofit organizations focused on social change. I served as the Coordinator of Communications & Storytelling for the STAY Project, writing and distributing our quarterly newsletter STAY Post, managing the project website and social media, and helping build databases to track membership and services. I aspire to expand how communities across Appalachia are reached by blending print, digital media, and software development.

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I am passionate about connecting with Appalachian youth and providing resources to foster accessible information and communication, focusing on how organizations can support young people in remote and rural areas.

Growing up in rural West Virginia inspired me to work with nonprofit organizations focused on social change. I served as the Coordinator of Communications & Storytelling for the STAY Project, writing and distributing our quarterly newsletter STAY Post, managing the project website and social media, and helping build databases to track membership and services. I aspire to expand how communities across Appalachia are reached by blending print, digital media, and software development.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Coordinator of Communications & Storytelling at STAY Project
February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Wrote and distributed electronic and printed quarterly newsletters; managed the project website and social media communications; updated Google Drive to incorporate membership data; created a new database for record-keeping; assisted STAY leadership to explore venues for safe practices for marginalized community members; supported families in identifying and building on their strengths; supported state wards with education and career preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Marshall University
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other