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Saturday, April 14 • 3:05pm - 4:15pm
When your life goes viral for a cause: What to expect when your personal story is public

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Organizers all over know the power of personal stories. We understand how, when we get our of our heads and into our guts, we can move people in ways impersonal facts and figures never could. So when we get the opportunity to spread our stories far and wide through social media, how do we best take advantage of the platform? And what do we do if things take off and go viral, reaching not just thousands, but millions of viewers of every ideological stripe? Led by two storytellers and viral sensations, this session aims to help you with digital self-defense, as well as offense.
Speakers
avatar for Rafael Diaz

Rafael Diaz

Rafael Diaz is a lifelong Pennsylvanian raised in Lancaster county. Most of his political action throughout his life was limited to involvement in the radical politics of the DIY punk scene and posting essays on his personal facebook, but sought out more direct ways to take action... Read More →
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Laura Packard

Founder, Health Care Voices
Laura Packard is a digital/new media and communications strategist, progressive political consultant, health care advocate, writer, and small business owner, currently based in Denver. She has worked on Democratic campaigns from city council to U.S. Senate and with unions and small... Read More →

What happens when you go viral doc
Saturday April 14, 2018 3:05pm - 4:15pm EDT
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