EMILY S. DAROGA

Committed social justice advocate, peacebuilder, and aspiring astrologer dedicated to feminist, anti-racist, and anti-war movements. Experienced in mutual aid, restorative justice, education, and digital advocacy, using social media to amplify grassroots movements and drive community engagement. Incorporating digital strategies to build collective empowerment.

Independent Mutual Aid Fundraiser Remote

Astrology Readings for Refugee Support February 2024 – Present

• Providing personalized astrology readings, raising $10,000+ in funds to support displaced refugees from Gaza with evacuation, housing, and relocation costs.
• Maintained ongoing mutual aid connections, ensuring funds were distributed effectively to those in need.
• Utilized social media and digital outreach to raise awareness and attract clients through engaging storytelling and advocacy.

DMV Dissenters Washington, DC

Lead Organizer- Social Media & Political Education December 2023 – October 2024

• Grew the DMV Dissenters’ social media presence from 0 to nearly 6,000 followers in just five months, significantly increasing engagement and membership.
• Developed and led social media strategy, content creation, and digital activism efforts.
• Trained 15+ members in social media best practices, safety, and narrative strategy.
• Founded and led the political education team, producing five in-depth educational posts.
• Hosted circle discussions and political dialogues while mentoring emerging organizers in planning and leading their own events.
• Invited to participate in a three-day narrative strategy retreat to strengthen messaging for the national anti-war movement.
• Selected to assist in organizing Dissenters’ nationwide annual conference in Chicago, contributing to even planning and movement building strategies.

Tulsa Community Fridge Project Tulsa, OK

Lead Organizer July 2020- May 2021

• Founded a mutual aid group across Tulsa to fight hunger and food waste.
• Produced and oversaw content for social media communications channels, such as Instagram and Facebook.

Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma Tulsa, OK

Teacher Fellow August 2020- May 2021

• Reviewed theoretical readings on restorative justice principles weekly, with teachers and community leaders.
• Summarized and integrated a theory of change related to restorative justice into classroom instruction, focusing deeply on students’ and community members’ experiences of policing and incarceration.

Teaching and Leading Initiative (TLI) of Oklahoma Tulsa, OK

TLI Fellow December 2020-June 2021

• Collaborated weekly with veteran teaching coaches on behavioral intervention strategies and implementing effective teaching methods and pedagogy.

Rotary District 5500 Peacebuilding Guild, Arizona, USA, Guest Speaker, 03/13/24, Presented a talk on the use of creative expression in grassroots peacebuilding and youth education delivered to state-wide rotary club members.