June Kathryn Minix

Women For Ukraine - Жінки Для України is an international NGO dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of Ukrainian women impacted by war. Through high-impact global actions, educational initiatives, and advocacy campaigns, the organization raises awareness of critical humanitarian and human rights issues—leveraging grassroots advocacy, global partnerships, and multimedia campaigns to drive impact. As the founder, I have cultivated meaningful collaborations with global NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and Ukrainian governmental institutions to advance gender-focused advocacy on an international scale.

• Built and sustained strong partnerships with international NGOs, NPOs, and representatives of the Ukrainian government to coordinate advocacy efforts and expand global reach.
• Conceptualized and led the planning of large-scale advocacy actions and campaigns, including multi-continental events that unified global citizens in support of Ukrainian women.
• Developed and executed the organization's strategic communications, including brand development, digital marketing, and public relations efforts.
• Designed, managed, and curated content across four active social media platforms, including original graphic design, video content, and multilingual messaging to foster engagement and mobilize support.
• Authored numerous advocacy and educational publications that informed and engaged international audiences, institutions, and policymakers.
• Served as organizational spokesperson in internationally broadcast interviews, as a keynote speaker at European conferences, and as a lead advocate in meetings with U.S. Congressional representatives in Washington, D.C.
• Created the organization's mission and vision statements and established its foundational advocacy framework, educational goals, and community-building strategies.
• Fostered inclusive, cross-cultural coalitions through intentional relationship-building with individuals from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds

As founder and media lead for Women For Ukraine - Жінки Для України, I developed and delivered timely, high-impact content related to the war in Ukraine through investigative journalism, interviews, and multimedia storytelling. I independently pursued original storylines, conducted in-depth research, and produced accessible reports on complex, evolving events.

• Delivered breaking news, interviews, and original investigative reports focused on the war in Ukraine.
• Conducted interviews with a broad range of individuals influencing the conflict and humanitarian response.
• Wrote, edited, and published in-depth stories under tight deadlines across digital and social platforms.
• Managed social media strategy and content creation, including videos, photo galleries, and polls to engage and inform a global audience.
• Presented key findings and narratives at public events, adapting messaging and visuals to suit diverse audiences.
• Developed speaking points, scripts, and multimedia presentations to enhance engagement and understanding.
• Built a trusted network of sources across U.S. and Ukrainian communities to stay ahead of breaking developments.
• Leveraged storytelling and data analysis to craft compelling narratives that shaped public understanding and advocacy.

Women For Ukraine – Жінки Для України designs all of its own visual and media content in-house, including educational materials, informative videos, and original graphics for use across digital platforms. Our distinctive and impactful visual style has led to collaborations with global organizations, who regularly seek our expertise to create custom graphics, videos, and multimedia content aligned with their missions and advocacy goals.

• Responsible for maintaining written and graphic content on platforms.
• Developed written material for press kits, press releases, and marketing material for the organization.
• Created visually appealing brochures, marketing materials, banners, and signs supporting the organizations advocacy and mission.
• Managed multiple large global projects simultaneously, ensuring their on-time delivery and successful execution.
• Organized and tracked electronic multimedia material and hard copy files for convenient reference by organization members and participants.
• Worked on social media campaigns, crafting dynamic, stunning creations that are memorable and identifiable as part of branding strategies.
• Created graphics and animations using a variety of software.
• Designed compelling graphics and visual materials for marketing campaigns across various platforms.
• Provided global organizations with a selection of innovative design concepts that showcased our proficiency in delivering impactful messaging and branding.
• Utilized typography, color, and layout to enhance visual communication and message clarity.
• Produced digital graphics, including website elements, email templates, and social media visuals.
• Executed photo editing and manipulation tasks to enhance visual content.
• Maintained a digital asset library, organizing graphics, photos, and artwork for easy access.

Published children's author of The Mighty U's of U-Ville , a globally printed and distributed book, available for purchase with major retailers.

• Created an emotionally powerful story to engage consumers and heighten their awareness of the struggles and resilience of Ukrainians.
• Created compelling and visually appealing content, meeting tight time constraints.
• Developed and oversaw the book's website to enhance book promotion and consumer engagement.
• Developed and managed creative brand messaging and campaigns which resulted in further sales with all proceeds benefiting charitable organizations.

Established strong relationships with schools, teachers, and students through professional appearance and outstanding work ethic resulting in high demand as a guest teacher in the Twin Falls School District.

• Observed rules and managed student compliance to maintain sense of normalcy in classroom.
• Assisted students with understanding lesson material through example usage.
• Maintained calm, positive classroom environment through gentle discipline and enthusiastic attitude to encourage learning and studying among student.
• Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
• Encouraged student participation and active learning in the classroom.
• Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse student learning styles.
• Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
• Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
• Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.