Michael Lemus, M.S.’s Post

CalMatters wrote up a story on the innovative social media work we have been up to at the California Student Aid Commission. It's been an honor and privilege to contribute to the transformation of our channels over the years. "The number of followers across the commission’s social media channels has grown prodigiously this past academic year. Last year it had 5,200 followers on Instagram and 800 on TikTok. This May, those grew to 58,000 followers on Instagram and 35,000 on TikTok." When we first started pouring into social media efforts back in 2020, we barely had a social media presence. We didn't have a TikTok, a content team, or even a defined brand. In fact, there wasn't even an Outreach and Marketing unit when I first entered this space. Since 2020, we have rebranded, created an Outreach and Marketing team, and have become trusted financial aid figures on social media. It's been a full circle experience to be able to lead in this space as a former recipient of financial aid myself. I was only able to afford college and graduate school because of the financial aid I received. As we continue pouring into this space, I want to offer my thanks to our rockstar team, our management chain including Marlene Garcia, Jake Brymner, Catalina Mistler, and of course the various Commissioners involved. I would also like to extend my deep gratitude to the various organizations that have funded these efforts through philanthropic funds. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gSdc8p4U Follow our channels here: https://lnkd.in/gYbMG-ad

The cat’s out of the bag! I’m so excited to announce that I have partnered with It Gets Better and UGG for a Pride campaign dedicated to the intersectionality of identities. This post is so special to me because it showcases various parts of me, which is the whole point of the campaign. We are whole human beings and that is worth celebrating. Happy Pride everyone 🌈 Now please go show this post some love on Instagram and TikTok, I’d greatly appreciate it 💖 https://lnkd.in/gz6EgJbV

Last night I met with my fellow New Leaders Council Sacramento (NLC Sacramento) Co-Director Rosa Flores for our first official Co-Director meeting. I’m honored to serve with such a powerhouse of a leader. Her strength, humility, and determination will serve the chapter well. We are ready to support our executive board as our chapter continues to expand. As we celebrate our 15th year anniversary and enter our energizer year (official statement coming soon), I feel invigorated. The progressive movement is stronger than ever and together we will continue to impact real change in our region. We will accomplish this through a community building approach because at the root of what we do is community. Interested in learning more about NLC Sacramento? Check out our website https://lnkd.in/gRGp3RQP or reach out to Rosa and I. New Leaders Council #nlcfamily #progressive #leadership #sacramento