KYLE ANG

Program Coordination • Community Engagement • Communication Strategy

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About

Dynamic Founder, Designer, and Educator with 5+ years of experience in program coordination, community engagement, and communication strategy, dedicated to fostering inclusive, identity-affirming spaces and driving real-world impact. Successfully translated research and storytelling into human-centered initiatives, evidenced by founding Tiger Tea Zine, reaching 4.5K+ readers and selling 80+ copies, and designing educational resources for 85+ underserved students. Expert in UX/product strategy, content development, and peer support, consistently delivering measurable results in non-profit, youth, and advocacy sectors.

Work Experience

Communications & Community Engagement Intern

Sam & Devorah Foundation for Trans Youth

Jan 2025 - Present

Remote, US

Co-led design and contributor outreach for a 31-piece zine, coordinating engagement and advocating for participant voices to support the Trans Mentor Project.

  • Co-led design and contributor outreach for a 31-piece zine honoring Trans Day of Visibility, collaborating closely with trans youth and community members.
  • Coordinated contributor engagement, zine guidelines, and emotional safety practices, advocating for the inclusion of artist statements and bios to center participant voices.
  • Participated in the youth participatory research cohort, collaborating on recommendations to strengthen platform safety and mentorship program improvements.

Content Strategist & Producer

Kuya J Collects

Oct 2024 - Present

Pico Rivera, CA, US

Developed digital brand and content strategy for a philanthropy-driven collectibles and cultural storytelling platform, driving significant audience growth.

  • Developed digital brand and content strategy for a philanthropy-driven collectibles and cultural storytelling platform.
  • Developed digital workflows and led post-production that grew YouTube subscribers to 750+ and Facebook followers to 10K+ in 6 months.

Peer Support Member

LA County Department of Mental Health

Aug 2023 - Present

Los Angeles, CA, US

Co-facilitated peer-led discussions and supported trauma-informed onboarding processes for community-based mental health services.

  • Co-facilitated peer-led discussions and trauma-informed onboarding processes, enhancing culturally sensitive and emotionally safe community entry points.
  • Supported onboarding and orientation for new participants, helping build culturally sensitive and emotionally safe community entry points.
  • Contributed to participant engagement by proposing collaborative community activities (e.g., baking groups, creative art spaces) based on peer feedback.
  • Provided informal peer mentorship to immigrant and neurodivergent participants, bridging language, disability, and cultural gaps within group settings.

Learning Experience Product Designer

POIETO

Jun 2023 - Feb 2024

Remote, US

Designed user flows and modular learning experiences for an EdTech platform, creating a design system and prototypes to secure school partnerships.

  • Designed user flows and modular learning experiences for an EdTech platform based on school testing and classroom observation, enhancing educational delivery.
  • Created a comprehensive design system and Webflow prototypes, instrumental in securing school partnerships and conference opportunities.

Artist Educator

Para Los Niños / POIETO

Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

Los Angeles, CA, US

Taught creative technology and adaptive coding to over 85 middle school students, fostering engagement and building trust in underserved communities.

  • Taught creative tech and adaptive coding to 85+ middle school students from underserved communities, addressing behavioral and systemic challenges.
  • Designed personalized lesson adaptations based on individual student interests (e.g., gaming-integrated coding, hands-on art projects), supporting engagement and building trust.
  • Facilitated student collaboration and emotional regulation practices, cultivating inclusive, strengths-based classroom environments.

Web Designer & Strategist

USC Annenberg

Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

Los Angeles, CA, US

Designed and maintained a public-facing voter education website, translating academic research into accessible web pages.

  • Designed and maintained a public-facing voter education website, boosting newsletter sign-ups by 170%.
  • Translated complex academic research into 35+ accessible web pages for public engagement, enhancing understanding and accessibility.

Education

Media Arts & Practice

University of Southern California

Magna Cum Laude

Aug 2019 - May 2022

Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

Graphic Design, Urban Sketching, European Storytelling

DIS Copenhagen

Jan 2019 - May 2019

Copenhagen, Denmark

Certificates

Certified Peer Support Specialist

CalMHSA

Aug 2023

Projects

Tiger Tea Zine

Sep 2021 - Present

Directed the creation and international distribution of a 300+ page mental health zine for Asian communities.

Launch Ahead (Transitional Age Youth App)

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

Conducted research with current and former foster youth to identify 60+ emotional, social, and logistical challenges during transition to independent living.

SafeMinds Mobile App (Adobe x Trevor Project)

Aug 2021 - Aug 2021

Co-designed an LGBTQ+ youth crisis support app, prioritizing accessibility and inclusive UX practices.

Skills

Event Planning

  • Event Planning

Google Workspace

  • Google Workspace

Research Translation

  • Research Translation

Content Strategy

  • Content Strategy

Accessibility & Inclusive Language

  • Accessibility & Inclusive Language

Peer Support

  • Peer Support

Trauma-Informed Communication

  • Trauma-Informed Communication

Youth Mentorship

  • Youth Mentorship

Participant Outreach

  • Participant Outreach

Equity-Centered Communication

  • Equity-Centered Communication

Figma

  • Figma

Webflow

  • Webflow

Adobe Creative Suite

  • Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

  • Canva

WordPress

  • WordPress

Zoom Facilitation

  • Zoom Facilitation

Slack

  • Slack

Airtable

  • Airtable

Educational & Resource Design

  • Educational & Resource Design

Program & Experience Design

  • Program & Experience Design

Communications & Storytelling

  • Communications & Storytelling

Research & Insight Translation

  • Research & Insight Translation

Entrepreneurship & Community Building

  • Entrepreneurship & Community Building

UX/UI Design

  • UX/UI Design
  • User Experience Design
  • User Interface Design

Product Strategy

  • Product Strategy

Digital Marketing

  • Digital Marketing

Community Building

  • Community Building