Sophie Thomson-Webb

Activist, Atheist, Blogger, Change Agent, Connector, Event planner, Global soul, Social entrepreneur, Student, World traveler

I am a passionate campaigner for social change. I consider myself a 'first follower' kind of girl; I love getting on board with crazy ideas and working to make them a reality. CV: + Youth Engagement Co-ordinator, Rise, June 2013 to Present Developing and implementing youth engagement strategy for Rise, an online dabatase of opportunities for young people. + Licensee and Curator, TEDxHobart, May 2013 to Present Youngest independent organiser of a TEDx event in Australia/New Zealand. + National Youth Sexual Health Council representative, YEAH!, 2013 Promotion of safe sex practices; event management; and youth engagement. + Young Ambassador for Tasmania, UNICEF Australia, June 2013 to Present Advocating for children's rights issues; speaking and media engagements; social media advocacy; planning and facilitating events. + Co-ordinator, Elizabeth College/Ndui Ndui School Partnership, February 2013 to Present Establishing a mutually beneficial partnership between Elizabeth College and the Ndui Ndui school in Vanuatu; developing fundraising initiatives; and facilitating cultural exchange. + Events team, Fairly Educated Conference, February 2013 to Present Planning the Fairly Educated Conference; contacting potential partners; organising social activities for attendees; and promoting the Fairtrade movement. + Group Leader, Vision Generation (Elizabeth College), March 2013 to Present Peer to peer education; implementing actions around World Vision's See the Bigger Picture campaign and 40 hour famine initiative; and interacting with politicians. + School Ambassador, UN Youth Tasmania, April 2013 to Present Representing UN Youth in the community; peer to peer education; leadership development. + Youth Ambassador, Inspire Foundation, November 2011 to Present Advocacy training; analysis of the ReachOut site and youth engagement practices; speaking engagements; and promoting positive mental health. + Youth Editorial Board, ReachOut.com, February 2013 to May 2013 3 month pilot program: review of ReachOut.com site content to ensure its relevance to youth and review of language. + Live Below the Line Insiders Officer, The Oaktree Foundation, February 2013 to May 2013 Engaging participants beyond the actual Live Below the Line week; social media as a promotional and community engagement tool; and community building. + Ambassador, Roadtrip to End Poverty, 2013 A mass mobilisation of over 1,000 young Australians in support of increases to Australia's foreign aid budget. + UnConvention Support Officer, The Oaktree Foundation, August 2011 to December 2011 Planning and management of an innovative conference-style event designed to empower young people to create positive change. The foci of the UnConvention were: sustainability; youth empowerment; international development; and community engagement.

Advocacy, Community Engagement, Event Management, Nonprofits, Peer to peer education, Politics & Government, Public Speaking, Social Media