Millie Gonzalez

About Millie Gonzalez

Purpose-driven executive communication strategist, disability justice advocate, and consultant with a passion for using storytelling to educate, amplify, and drive change. I specialize in transforming complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that resonate across audiences—especially within higher education, the nonprofit sector, and the disability community. Experienced in executive communication, internal and external communications, media relations, and project management.Recognized leader in disability justice and accessibility, co/leading training and consultation initiatives that help organizations embed inclusion, equity, and accessibility into their culture, communications, and strategic planning. I support leadership teams and boards in aligning messages and priorities to strengthen mission impact. As Ms. Wheelchair New Jersey 2019, I continue to champion civic engagement, self-care, and authentic representation through my #LiveFiercely platform.What drives me is a commitment to building inclusive, empowered communities. I leverage strategic board leadership experience to excel in consulting, organizational development, and public engagement—focused on disability justice, emergency preparedness, advocacy, and independent living. My goal is simple: to create spaces where disabled people and their allies can thrive, lead, and be heard.

Experience

1. Color Street Stylist

   Color Street

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Brookdale Community College

  A.A. Humanities + Social Science, Communication, media, English

• Full Radius Dance

  Summer Intensive, Dance

  2017 — 2017

• Kean University

  M.A. Communication, public relations, disability studies, organizational communication

  2000 — 2007

• Kean University

  B.A. Communication, Public Relations

• AXIS Dance Company

  Dance, Dance Teacher Education

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Volunteer Management
• Press Releases
• Research
• Publications
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Proofreading
• Media Relations
• Program Development
• Copy Editing
• Proposal Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Dance
• Nonprofits
• Spanish
• Philanthropy
• Fundraising
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Modern Dance
• Writing
• Program Evaluation
• Higher Education
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• Social Media
• Teaching
• Integrated Dance
• Strategic Communications