Ruby Descoteaux

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RUBY DESCOTEAUX

I am a sophomore at Boston University pursuing a B.S. in Public Relations with a Minor in Film & Television. My academic and extracurricular experiences reflect a strong passion for strategic communication, creative storytelling, and leadership.In high school, I founded and led The Mental Health Club at The Clinton School in New York, where I organized over 100 meetings to raise awareness about mental health. I also created a school-wide PSA to destigmatize mental health challenges, which became a centerpiece of our advocacy efforts. As a leader of the Jed Foundation Advisory Team, I collaborated with student leaders across the city to evaluate school mental health resources, proposing actionable goals to bridge gaps between students and administration. This work earned personal recognition from Justin Barbo, producer for on-air newscasts.In addition to my advocacy work, I acted in a total of 8 productions at Main Street Theater & Dance Alliance, where I held lead roles in 7, including Annie in Annie Jr. and Abigail Williams in The Crucible. These experiences nurtured my love for storytelling and performance, which now informs my approach to public relations and film.At Boston University, I’ve continued to cultivate my skills as a leader and creative thinker. As President and Social Media Manager of The BosTones, I oversee logistics for concerts and retreats, organize fundraising initiatives, and design engaging social media content. I’ve also participated in PRLab’s PRoBono Night, working on a team to create a social media strategy for a nonprofit organization, and I am an active member of the PRSSA Northeast District Conference Networking Team, reaching out to organizations to secure participants for events.Through my experiences, I’ve developed expertise in event planning, social media strategy, and creative communication. I’m excited to continue blending my skills in PR and film to help brands and organizations connect authentically with their audiences.