Justin Calhoun (He/Him) Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Formulate creative marketing plans and advertisements within this Forbes 30 under 30 recognized agency for various Fortune 500 Companies looking to rejuvenate their brand. • Construct over 3 final readouts to clients in advocacy, and sexual health education. The readouts consist of analytics for the campaign, relevant research/data, an executive summary, and final takeaways from the project.• Build trusted relationships with Gen-Z influencers & senior level clientele by providing robust qualitative insights through our internal surveying database.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Advancing diversity initiatives through advising national corporations such as Cartoon Network on managing practices and marketing campaigns targeting Black queer youth.•Contribute to a policy and praxis agenda to support the wellbeing of Black youth.•Communicated to 50+ young leaders to share advocacy and policy expertise at panel presentations.

Communication/Social Media Management• Implemented effective online campaigns that increased engagement and followers across multiple platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram — a combined audience of over 25,000).• Created and scheduled online social media content using Hootsuite software to maintain the organization's online presence in the political reform community.Graphic Design• Collaborated on and developed persuasive and informative graphic design materials across media platforms with the Executive Director and Communication Director.• Implemented a graphic design strategy to increase the organization’s online brand by creating graphics to highlight national political reform updates.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Drafted two-pager informational to educate federal and state policymakers, and stakeholders about legislative priorities.• Tracked progress of legislation and amendments for their impacts on LGBTQ students in K-12 education.• Provided administrative support with contact tracking, copyediting, and fact-checking weekly reports.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

An active public servant, during the 2018-2019 academic school year, I was elected President of the LGBTQ organization, C.A.S.C.A.D.E. In this capacity, I worked with university administration, and local nonprofits to develop campus programming and initiatives for queer students. This work resulted in an increase in campus participation by LGBTQ students/allies, gender inclusive housing options, Pride month recognition, and leading the charge to create Howard University’s first Queer Studies and legislation for LGBTQ funding.Leadership Development• Established a 10-week executive student leader program for HBCU students with a curriculum aimed towards policy development, campaign planning, and awareness campaigns. • Managed the interview and selection process for all aspiring executive student leader board members.Policy Development• Steered policy driven recommendations to increase mental health services through the provision of testimony by before the Congressional Black Caucus Emergency Task Force on Black Child Suicide.• Wrote issue summaries, policy briefs, and awareness campaigns to educate the student body, university administration, and board of trustees about policy priorities for queer students.Program Development/Event Planning• Managed a budget of $30,000 to promote LGBTQ acceptance, mental/sexual health awareness, and issues of visibility on campus through the development of 6 programs and initiatives.• Developed and coordinated a one-day conference including a series of panel discussions that attracted students, advocacy nonprofits, student affairs professionals, and the larger Howard University community.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Amplified engagement of members and supporters in grassroots activism through in-person and digital outreach, coordinating responses to staff and volunteer queries.• Acted as a resource for two in-state staff assisting with organizing, facilitated volunteer recruitment and training which drove membership enrollment.• Researched LGBTQ and coalition legislative and electoral issues.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Coordinated three events with over 80 attendees each in conjunction with the National Black Justice Coalition and Howard University to educate and examine LGBTQ issues and polices on campus.• Created, curated, and managed day-to-day social media content and activities including copy editing images and videos on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).• Supported development and executed “Words Matter” HIV Toolkit and social media campaign to end stigma around HIV/AIDS.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Design Leadership

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Design Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Community Development/Urban & Regional Planning, 3.3

Activities and Societies: Howard University Student Government Association (HUSA), Howard University's C.A.S.C.A.D.E, Freshman Leadership.