Nylah Rushing

• Organized the College Connection Cookout, supporting students transitioning to college by connecting them with recent graduates, resources, and mentorship opportunities. The event received 224 RSVPs and welcomed 115 attendees.
• Coordinated Black Love on Display, featuring local Black artists and an open mic for poetry and spoken word while creating a welcoming space for artistic expression and community connection.
• Coordinated community events promoting student success, cultural engagement, and community connection.
• Facilitated connections between students, families, and guardians with resources for successful college transitions.
• Enhanced event planning, communication, teamwork, leadership, and community engagement skills.

• Conducted outreach to nonprofit organizations and youth-serving programs to establish and strengthen community partnerships.
• Developed promotional flyers and visual content to support organizational events and programs.
• Created engaging video content for the organization’s Instagram and social media presence.
• Designed and facilitated interactive STEAM lessons for youth ages 5 and older.
• Assisted with the weekly maintenance and upkeep of the Uptown Urban Garden.

• Created engaging social media content to increase student engagement and organizational visibility.
• Collaborated with team members to develop and implement social media strategies.
• Monitored social media trends and audience engagement to inform content development.
• Developed creative content tailored to student interests and engagement.
• Captured photos and videos at events for promotional and social media use.

Expected Graduation: May 2027
GPA: 3.7