Carlen Arevalo Alvarez
Executive Board Program Director @Meraki Youth
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Board Program Director @Meraki Youth
Miami, FL, US
Directed the creative concepts, branding, and strategy of Meraki Youth’s communication and outreach efforts to promote health, education and climate-related initiatives. Mobilizing more than 100 volunteers who participate in our multiple community service opportunities and mentorship programs. Co-drafted proposals/program briefs along with founder, Stefani Davila, to secure local community partnerships in Miami, Florida to execute piloting programs aimed at improving mentorship and access to higher education resources for high school and community college students. Designed multimedia narratives for Meraki Youth’s community service efforts that support guerreros* at Fundación Jóvenes Contra el Cancer (FJCC) in Ecuador. Helped launch nation-wide cancer awareness and actionable campaigns including “Holiday Gifts of Hope,” “Write & Sponsor a Guerrero,” and the “How Your Donation Makes an Impact\" visual report for prospective donors.Oversaw the storytelling and creative direction of our annual “Transfer Scholarship Series” for three years in a row. Which have assisted in attracting 200+ participants nationwide.*Guerrero is Spanish for warrior, which is how FJCC refers to patients undergoing cancer treatment in Ecuador, and handle it with a positive attitude and brave spirit.
EDUCATION
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing Communication | Research Methods and Design/Creative Concentration
Cutler Bay Senior High
Scholar Designation Diploma, Liberal Arts Academy
The Honors College at Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Cambridge
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma
ABOUT CARLEN AREVALO ALVAREZ
Sembrando una cultura de paz y humildad desde mi pulgarcito de América, El Salvador, hasta cada esquina del mundo en la que tenga la dicha de compartir y conocer. Uniéndome a todos los muchachos que sueñan, trabajan y van siempre en busca de la justicia social.English: Planting a culture of peace and humility from El Salvador to every corner of the world I have the pleasure to share it with. I walk along the large community of youth who dream big, work hard, and seek social justice.Passionate about creative campaigns aimed at improving the quality of life in low-income and underrepresented communities. The priority of my work in marketing and research is integrating advocacy, strategy, and innovation to influence mindset change and action. I am a graduating first-generation, transfer student at Emerson College. My studies in marketing communication, both in Boston and the Netherlands, have enriched my skills in creative direction, brand identity, market research, storytelling, and sustainability communication. With this academic foundation, I want to grow as a leader in the nonprofit and social enterprise sectors by advancing missions for social change and driving actionable UN Sustainable Development Goals through media campaigns, educational programs, and business models.I am currently working as program director at Meraki Youth Inc, our non-profit organization based in Miami, FL. Rooted in the values of doing things from the heart with creativity and intention, our executive team works to advance quality education and health. We innovate and promote international service programs, local community efforts, and foster nationwide collaborations. Some of our distinguished non-profit partnerships have included the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Fundación Jóvenes Contra el Cancer, Florida Student Power, the Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), and Cristina\'s Academy.In addition to these efforts, my curiosity extends to learning about languages, sustainability ethics, organizational theory and design, leadership, and international education. In the future, I aspire to conduct research with business school faculty to explore the impact of corporate social responsibility across international organizations and its relationship to mission-driven teams and collaborative behavior.Lastly, I love to spend time in the great outdoors, photographing landscapes, appreciating design & architecture, getting back in touch with old books, or challenging myself to prepare a new recipe.Clifton Strengths: Communication, empathy, includer, strategic.
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