Influence and Impact: An Advocate’s Journey in Media

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Dive into the world of media and advocacy with our panelists, Gabriela Chavez-Lopez, the community-first leader of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, and Lorraine Gabbert, a trusted voice on local government from San José Spotlight. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the power of media in shaping narratives and driving change through the lens of an advocate and reporter’s working relationship. Attendees of the live webinar had the opportunity to work together on developing a media strategy plan to experience the effectiveness of options from the media toolkit: from op-eds and press releases to LinkedIn blogs to TikTok. 

Don’t miss out on this journey through the power of media and advocacy! 

This workshop is the sixth workshop in the Nonprofit Advocacy Series—brought to you by Thrive Alliance and Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits, thanks to a grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Learn more about our panelists below.


Speakers

Gabriela "Gabby" Chavez-Lopez Executive Director, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley

Gabriela "Gabby" Chavez-Lopez (She/Her/Ella) is the inaugural Executive Director of Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley. She is a community catalyst; passionate about uplifting and championing voices around challenging issues in our community — particularly those that disproportionately impact Latinas & people of color. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and is committed to systems-change work that removes structural barriers for women and the underserved, from reaching their truest potential. She operates with an abundance mindset and is dedicated to advancing and cultivating leaders prepared to make a collective impact now and into the future.


Lorraine Gabbert Freelance Reporter, San José Spotlight

Lorraine Gabbert is a freelance reporter for San José Spotlight. She brings years of writing experience to the job, including articles for 90210, Almaden Times, b.a.b.y, Bay Area Parent, LG Magazine, San Jose Magazine, the Mercury News and South Bay Accent.

She previously worked in film and video production in Los Angeles and for the American Broadcasting Company in New York. She studied journalism at Pennsylvania State University and film at the New School in New York.


Thank you to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for supporting this series


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