Elysia Williams
Brockport,NY
Summary
Versatile nonprofit and communications professional with a strong background in trauma-informed advocacy, educational outreach, and social media management. Proven ability to create impactful content and facilitate workshops that empower youth and families. Dedicated to driving community initiatives and enhancing strategic communication within the nonprofit sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-P)
Mental Health Association of Rochester
03.2026 - Current
- Provided trauma-informed, strengths-based peer advocacy services to youth and families in community and program settings.
- Supported emotional wellness, goal development, and care coordination through collaboration with schools, providers, and community resources.
- Managed caseload of up to 20 youth and families while ensuring accurate HIPAA-compliant documentation to support service delivery.
- Facilitated workshops and groups on self-advocacy and empowerment to enhance youth confidence and agency.
Survivor Advocacy Digital Educator
Women's Advocacy Initiative
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided trauma-informed support and resource navigation to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, facilitating access to critical advocacy services.
- Developed and managed social media campaigns that raised awareness of domestic violence, sexual violence, and reproductive justice issues, fostering community dialogue.
- Conducted research and curated educational materials and resources to enhance community engagement and outreach efforts.
Clinical Outreach Intern
Evidentia Sexual Health Education Center
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Completed comprehensive training sessions on clinical outreach techniques, health education, and social media for professional use.
- Expanded Evidentia's reach by identifying and pursuing new outreach opportunities.
- Identified and secured new qualified leads and development partners.
- Refined outreach strategies and educational content through actionable insights.
- Participated in real-world outreach activities such as workshops, and presentations.
- Collaborated with team members and interns to enhance program impact.
- Utilized CRM software to manage client relationships and streamline communication.
Social Media Assistant
SUNY Brockport
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Created and managed engaging social media content for MPA program, enhancing visibility and connecting with prospective and current students.
- Assisted in creating engaging social media content for university marketing campaigns.
- Analyzed performance metrics to refine outreach efforts, increasing audience interaction and strengthening program's online presence.
- Monitored social media platforms for trends and audience engagement metrics.
- Facilitated content collection from departments to enhance event promotion online.
Communications Intern
City of Rochester Bureau of Communications
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated with assistant director of communications to execute communication strategies for city initiatives.
- Monitored media coverage to inform communication strategies and develop messaging for public relations.
- Assisted in preparing materials for press conferences and public addresses to enhance public engagement.
- Prepared news and media briefings and releases along with speech preparation for the Mayor of Rochester.
Sexuality Educator and Social Media Intern
Masakhane Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported project managers in developing and facilitating workshops and curriculum to enhance participant engagement.
- Collaborated with management to establish a structured social media strategy, creating educational content for youth from underrepresented groups.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated interactive workshops to promote community involvement and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications and Women and Gender Studies
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY12-2025
Skills
- Trauma-informed practices
- Resource navigation
- Community outreach
- Curriculum design
- Social media strategy
- Event coordination
- Data entry and management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork
- Writing and editing
- Education advocacy
- Media production
- Leadership excellence
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Communication skills
Timeline
Youth Peer Advocate (YPA-P)
Mental Health Association of Rochester
03.2026 - Current
Survivor Advocacy Digital Educator
Women's Advocacy Initiative
10.2025 - 02.2026
Social Media Assistant
SUNY Brockport
01.2025 - 05.2025
Communications Intern
City of Rochester Bureau of Communications
09.2024 - 01.2025
Sexuality Educator and Social Media Intern
Masakhane Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Outreach Intern
Evidentia Sexual Health Education Center
08.2022 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communications and Women and Gender Studies
SUNY Brockport