Experience

LaVant Consulting, Inc.

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Consultant, Content Marketing and Strategy

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  LaVant Consulting is a disability-focused strategy and communications firm dedicated to shaping the way the world reaches, views and values people with disabilities. I work with brands to create inclusive and accessible content marketing campaigns, educate on how best to create an accessible online presence, and deliver trainings to speak disability with confidence.

• Impact Officer, Media

  • Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

  LaVant Consulting Inc believes that disabled people are power players whose valuable perspectives and expertise add tremendous value to every conversation and industry. We envision a future where disabled people are included, engaged, and valued in their organizations, because when their voices are heard, we can do more together. I specialize in social media management that prioritizes accessibility for people with disabilities. I also write, edit, and develop copy.



Sins Invalid

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

  Sins Invalid is a disability justice performance project and movement building organization. As social media and communications specialist, I created and implemented a widely successful social media campaign that highlighted people of color with disabilities. Sins Invalid is a disability justice performance project and movement building organization. As social media and communications specialist, I created and implemented a widely successful social media campaign that highlighted people of color with disabilities.



University of Oregon Multicultural Center

• Co-Director

  • May 2014 - Feb 2015

  The goal of the multicultural center is to strive to reach the ending of human oppression. I planned events, did community organizing, and advocated for social change. The co-directors help to manage the staff meetings, the MCC budget, and act as a liaison between the MCC and general university. They help to promote leadership skills in other staff members and resolve conflict.

• Resources Manager

  • 2013 - May 2014

  The goal of the multicultural center is to strive to reach the ending of human oppression. I planned events, did community organizing, and advocate for social change.



University of Oregon AccessABILITY Student Union

• Eugene, Oregon Area

• President

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2015

  As president of the AccessABILITY Student Union, I supported students with disabilities, advocated for basic human rights, and educated the campus community about issues surrounding disability and disability culture. For the student union, I facilitated discussion, plan events, and offer my support as a leader. As president of the AccessABILITY Student Union, I supported students with disabilities, advocated for basic human rights, and educated the campus community about issues surrounding disability and disability culture. For the student union, I facilitated discussion, plan events, and offer my support as a leader.



University of Oregon Multi-Ethnic Student Alliance

• Secretary

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  The Multi-Ethnic Student Alliance is a space for people that have more than one ethnic identity within themselves. As secretary of the alliance, I am part of a 5 person leadership board that plans events and brainstorms ideas for the group.

• Junior Intern

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  As an intern, I shadowed the Multi-Ethnic Student Alliance board members and helped them complete their responsibilities. I also helped plan the group's first annual large-scale event, Expressing a Multi-Ethnic Identity.



University of Oregon PRSSA

• External Relations Committee

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  As part of the External Relations Committee, I was part of dedicated team that wrote and edited the chapter newsletter. I wrote and edited various articles about topics relating to PR. In addition to the newsletter, I also wrote posts for the chapter's blog. As part of the External Relations Committee, I was part of dedicated team that wrote and edited the chapter newsletter. I wrote and edited various articles about topics relating to PR. In addition to the newsletter, I also wrote posts for the chapter's blog.



eFiction

• Reader and Editor

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2013

  I read and edited short fiction submissions and decided if they would be a good fit for publication at eFiction. I read and edited short fiction submissions and decided if they would be a good fit for publication at eFiction.