Savanna Yelling

About

Hi, I’m Savanna! I’m a passionate writer and advocate for sustainability with experience in journalism, social media strategy, and environmental campaigns. Right now, I’m an Outreach and Mobilization Intern at EARTHDAY.ORG, where I create content that inspires change. From revitalizing my university's newspaper as Editor-in-Chief to reporting on climate change in Brazil, I love combining storytelling with action to make a difference.

Experience

• Outreach and Mobilization Intern · EARTHDAY.ORG12-01-2024

  Contributed to the strategic development and promotion of global Earth Day campaigns, leveraging messaging frameworks and digital tools to drive participation. Crafted outreach communications tailored to diverse international audiences, boosting engagement across academic institutions in the U.S., Europe, and South America. Supported the creation of grassroots mobilization toolkits and email marketing content to amplify campaign reach and user action.

• Writer and Social Media Specialist · CCSU Institutional Marketing and Communications09-01-2023 – 05-01-2024

  Grew CCSU's TikTok page from 0 to 500+ followers by creating engaging, on-brand content. Produced high-performing TikTok videos, one driving 14.8k views and increasing brand awareness. Authored 6 articles on CCSU’s official website, focusing on alumni achievements and campus events, driving traffic to the site: Link. Captured compelling photos and crafted engaging social media captions, enhancing online presence and engagement. Drafted professional communications for the university president, ensuring clear and effective messaging.

• Communications Intern · Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV)05-01-2024 – 07-01-2024

  Created digital content using Canva and Adobe InDesign for social media platforms, increasing voter awareness of key environmental legislation. Developed a targeted media list of 80+ outlets and contacts, streamlining communications. Conducted policy research and helped translate legislative data into compelling, audience-friendly educational materials. Contributed to the 2024 Environmental Scorecard by analyzing legislative data and assisting in the visual presentation of findings. Supported the organization’s candidate endorsement strategy by researching and presenting candidate profiles to stakeholders.

Education

• Central Connecticut State UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism and Political Science

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