Format: Short-Form Social Media Video (Instagram/TikTok)
Event: CalFresh Outreach Week at Santa Ana College
Dates Promoted: October 28–31

📽️ Project Description:

This Q&A-style video features on-the-ground interviews with Santa Ana College students, testing their knowledge of CalFresh and EBT. Blending real student responses with brief educational takeaways, the video helps raise awareness of the Thrive Center’s CalFresh Application Assistance service in a fun, accessible way during Outreach Week.

👩‍💻 Dara’s Roles:

As a co-host and lead editor, Dara was responsible for:

• Collaborating on script writing with team member Carla to ensure accuracy and engagement

• Co-hosting the video by interviewing students on camera and guiding the Q&A flow

• Filming and directing scenes during the outreach event

• Editing the full video in CapCut, including word-by-word captions to increase accessibility and viewer retention

🌟 Skills Highlighted:

• On-camera communication: Engaging students while keeping the tone light and informative

• Interview facilitation: Asking clear, compelling questions to generate authentic responses

• Accessibility-focused editing: Using detailed captions to improve clarity and inclusion

• Social media storytelling: Creating engaging educational content under 60 seconds

• Collaborative teamwork: Partnering on scripting, filming, and co-hosting for dynamic delivery