Jade Velazquez

• Tutor children 8 to 13 years old in Math, Science, and English to support academic growth
• Coaching tennis fundamentals, conditioning and skill development for children ages 8 to 13 years old
• Teach tennis match rules, match structure, and sportsmanship; assist students during practices and tournaments
• Serve as a mentor by fostering confidence, discipline, and teamwork in underfunded youth with diverse backgrounds
• Provided language interpretation for monolingual parents and children, streamlining clear communication with staff and ensuring full family engagement during practices

Before becoming a volunteer coach for YTA, I was a student who would get academic support, play tennis, and opportunities that have shaped who I am today. I’ve been playing for 10 years and for 4 of those years I have been a coach and mentor for students, helping them navigate through school work, personal matters, and being an athlete.

• Support logistics and operations for live shows and community arts events
• Creating Preshow sheets, coordinate volunteer recruitment, and assist with event preparation
• Attend cross-department meetings and produce clear, organized notes for leadership
• Conduct marketing outreach, audience engagement, and promotional communications
• Assist with lighting design and technical set up for performances
• (9 months)

• Assisted advertising and outreach efforts to increase participation
• Managed event set up, administrative tasks, and day-of operations
• Assisted and flowed through check in, sign up, and merch booth to ensure smooth attendee flow
• Assisted vendors with set up and provided guidance to attendees throughout the event
• (set up: 3 weeks, event: 1 day)

• Shared a personal story at two organizing forums for Google Tech Workers, highlighting how technology impacts marginalized communities and BIPOC youth
• Supported logistical operations to ensure forums ran smoothly, including setup, coordination, and attendee flow
• Contributed to a worker-led movement advocating for job security, fair treatment, and a more democratic and transparent tech industry
• (1 weeks planning - 2 hours a event ; three times a year)