Armando Sepulveda II

SAY San Diego

Prevention Specialist 

January 2024 - Present 

• Provide outreach, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention and education to community groups, collaboratives, and schools in Southeastern San Diego.
• Conduct outreach to agencies, and collaborative partners that service youth to recruit coalition participants and allies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of city, county, and state legislative efforts related to ATOD policies.

Community Organizer 

December 2022 - December 2023

• Co-facilitate and lead Youth Unite, a dynamic youth group focused on advocacy, mental health, and alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) education, fostering a safe space for open discussions and empowering young individuals.
• Manage the social media presence of Youth Unite, creating engaging Instagram reels, posts, and content to effectively communicate the group's mission and reach the target audience. Track and analyzed key engagement metrics to optimize social media strategies.
• Develop and nurture relationships with local school staff and principals, actively bringing ATOD information to students and organizing tabling opportunities for SAY San Diego within schools. Successfully spearheaded the establishment of local youth coalitions, expanding the group's impact and presence within partnering schools.

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Policy and Economic Research Coordinator

June 2022 - October 2022

• Prepared external documents, including Chamber policy updates, economic indicators, and other critical documentation for board members and general membership.
• Actively attended community and government meetings as necessary, staying informed about local developments and fostering valuable connections.
• Gathered and analyzed data, researching trends and evaluating economic issues to assess their impact on the local/regional business community. Presented findings that provided insights into the collective effects.

Southwest Strategies

Account Coordinator

September 2021 - May 2022

• Developed media content, including social media calendars, press releases, advertorials, and newsletters, while coordinating the development of accompanying graphics for diverse clients.
• Acted as a representative for multiple clients, actively engaging in community outreach events, public functions, and strategic community partnerships. Crafted responses and coordinated messaging for engagement events, as well as managed outreach email communications
• Successfully coordinated all aspects of event preparation and execution for community outreach programs.

California Forward

Young Leader for the Young Leader Advisory Council (YLAC)

May 2020- May 2022

• Acted as a representative for San Diego/Southern California in the Young Leaders Advisory Council, driving the engagement of underrepresented communities in the policy-making process. Employed personal narratives and data-based recommendations to advocate for meaningful change and amplify the voices of marginalized groups.

Associated Students, San Diego State University

Vice President of External Relations/Chief Communications Officer

April 2020 - May 2021

• Led San Diego State University's Rock the Vote 2020 campaign and civic efforts as Chairman, resulting in the successful online registration of over 1400 students. Received recognition from local and national media outlets for exceptional civic engagement efforts.
• Developed comprehensive policy proposals for the California State Student Association (CSSA), focusing on crucial topics such as police reform, sustainability, and food insecurity.