Hello! I am Natalia Velasquez, a Senior Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist focused on turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals for non-profit organizations and municipal programs. I enjoy building branding systems, campaigns, and multimedia storytelling that elevate voices and drive social impact. I thrive on collaboration with clinicians, program leads, and community teams to design with dignity and inclusivity. I am passionate about turning data and information into engaging reports, social content, and event materials that educate, inform, and inspire action.

Natalia Velasquez

Hello! I am Natalia Velasquez, a Senior Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist focused on turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals for non-profit organizations and municipal programs. I enjoy building branding systems, campaigns, and multimedia storytelling that elevate voices and drive social impact. I thrive on collaboration with clinicians, program leads, and community teams to design with dignity and inclusivity. I am passionate about turning data and information into engaging reports, social content, and event materials that educate, inform, and inspire action.

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Hello! I am Natalia Velasquez, a Senior Graphic Designer and Communications Specialist focused on turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals for non-profit organizations and municipal programs. I enjoy building branding systems, campaigns, and multimedia storytelling that elevate voices and drive social impact.

I thrive on collaboration with clinicians, program leads, and community teams to design with dignity and inclusivity. I am passionate about turning data and information into engaging reports, social content, and event materials that educate, inform, and inspire action.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer & Communications Specialist at Town of High River
January 1, 2024 - Present
Coordinated internal and external communications for multiple community-facing programs, ensuring timely responses, clear messaging, and positive stakeholder engagement. Managed social media inquiries, public questions, and information requests, escalating sensitive cases as needed and maintaining accurate records. Supported event planning and execution for municipal initiatives and public programming, including logistics, volunteer coordination, materials, and day-of operations. Drafted PSAs, council updates, social media posts, website content, and public notices with clarity and accessibility. Organized team files, collateral, schedules, and process documents to improve workflow and information accuracy. Collaborated across departments — including FCSS, Recreation, Fire, and Public Works — to align messaging and ensure consistent delivery of service updates.
Digital Communications Coordinator at The Alex Community Health Centre
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Developed communications assets supporting health equity, mental health, harm reduction, and community outreach programs. Collaborated with clinicians, program leads, and community teams to ensure messaging reflected dignity, lived experience, and accessibility. Designed reports, social media content, event materials, and storytelling assets highlighting community impact. Supported event communications, registrations, stakeholder engagement, and outreach materials.
Freelance Visual Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Designed advocacy campaigns, donor communications, event collateral, and storytelling visuals for mission-driven organizations. Developed digital toolkits, templates, and communication systems. Created multimedia content for social media, websites, newsletters, and presentations. Built branding systems and visual identities for non-profit and social impact clients.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Pilot University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment