I’ve always been passionate about using writing to empower people and connect them to the democratic process. Whether through an op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune, a curated newsletter series for the Better Utah Institute, or crafting civic actions for Action Utah, my work has focused on inspiring participation and making democracy more accessible. These […]
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The Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP) empowers communities to decide how to allocate public funds. As part of their website redesign, I led the development of a robust and user-friendly resource library to make PBP’s wealth of tools, case studies, and guides easily accessible to a diverse audience of organizers, government officials, and community members. The
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Nonprofits do transformative work, but they often struggle to convey their mission, vision, and values through a cohesive brand identity. I specialize in guiding nonprofits to recognize the power of visual branding in amplifying their impact, fostering trust, and building stronger connections with their audiences. The Challenges Nonprofits frequently face challenges like: Fragmented Visual Identity:
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The Community Cooperative Nursery School (CCNS) is a parent-run cooperative preschool that has been part of the community for over 30 years. With a mission rooted in teaching about nature, outdoor play, and early education for children aged 2-4, the school sought a visual identity to reflect its values and legacy. The Challenge Despite its
Center for Economic Democracy (CED) had a clear mission: to redesign their website to better communicate their goals, engage their audience, and drive deeper involvement with their programs. While their existing site was functional and relatively easy to update, it fell short in design optimization, failing to convert visitors into active participants. My task was
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https://www.melissa-n-s.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KFTC-v1.5.mp4 I created this vertical video for Kentuckians for the Commonwealth’s (KFTC’s) “We’ve Got the Power” campaign to amplify the voices of Kentuckians opposing natural gas plant expansions and energy rate hikes. The video featured community testimonials and key campaign messages, designed to mobilize public engagement and drive submissions to the state energy regulation board.
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I designed a dedicated webpage for the Better Utah Institute to educate voters about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). The aim of the project was to explain a concept that eludes many people, in the simplest way possible. To achieve this, I used the visual language of a traditional school composition book and punny stickers to
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I worked with the Friends of the Salt Lake City Public Library, the fundraising and advocacy arm of the library and its eight branches, to compile a comprehensive set of brand guidelines that reflect their mission and values. Brand Guidelines The Deliverables Brand Guidelines: Developed a cohesive document outlining logo usage, color palette, typography, and
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https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/658402994 This video is a take off on the opening credits of the Real Housewives franchise. It was created to educate Utahns about the leaders of the Legislature. I made it using Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and a cartoon rendering program called Toonly.
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The aim of the project was to explain Ranked Choice Voting, a concept that eludes many people, in the simplest way possible. I used the visual language of a traditional school composition book and punny stickers to try to bring levity to an otherwise dry topic. I designed all of the graphics, wrote the copy,
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