Mikaila Ainsworth
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Chair
Black Student Union
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with diverse student organizations' communication teams, faculty members, and community partners to forge alliances and enhance advocacy initiatives.
- Facilitated campus-wide community involvement and engagement as the Communications Liaison for the Black Leadership Council, nurturing strong bonds and fostering community cohesion.
- Cultivated impactful content of communication channels, including social media platforms, newsletters, and website content, ensuring consistent branding and engaging content that resonated with the target audience.
Student Advocate
Black Student Union Demands Team
Santa Barbara, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with a team of 13 student advocates to identify and address key issues affecting students' rights and well-being on campus, resulting in the development of evidence-based demands presented to the Chancellor of the University.
- Organized and led meetings, workshops, and events to raise awareness about pressing student concerns and mobilize support for demands, fostering a culture of activism and engagement within the student body.
- Drafted and presented demands to university administration and other relevant stakeholders, advocating for tangible changes and improvements in areas such as diversity and inclusion, academic policies, campus safety, and securing Living Learning Communities for marginalized students.
Communications Intern
Democratic Attorneys General Association
Washington, DC
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored and analyzed media coverage of Democratic Attorneys General, candidates, events, and critical topics of DEI, reproduction rights, voting rights, and public safety.
- Crafted compelling press materials such as advisories, releases, statements, and a weekly newsletter, showcasing a commitment to promoting transparency and awareness of civil rights issues among key stakeholders.
- Applied diligent tracking methods to document actions taken by Democratic Attorneys General, including coalition lawsuits, significant court opinions, amicus briefs, and legislative developments at both state and federal levels, contributing to the advancement of civil liberties and justice initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2024
Skills
- Melt Water
- Muck Rack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Web Publishing
- Social Media Marketing
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Published in the Twenty-Second edition of "Starting Lines," a prestigious publication of the University of California at Santa Barbara Writing Program.
Timeline
Communications Intern
Democratic Attorneys General Association
09.2023 - 12.2023
Student Advocate
Black Student Union Demands Team
10.2022 - Current
Communications Chair
Black Student Union
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Santa Barbara