Steve Wright Student Ambassador Monthly Speaker Series on Advocacy – April 2024 [Video]

For more than 15 years, Steve has worked in advertising, marketing, and public relations, specializing in the use of media to generate awareness in adjusting social norms, documenting consumer experiences, creating community impact, and helping audiences bridge the gap between self-perception and current behavior. Steve has led clients from the public and private sector to develop communications plans, brand strategies, social media, public relations, and digital initiatives. Steve’s successful work has garnered national recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving for best public service campaign, National Association of State Alcohol/Drug Abuse Directors for innovation in prevention, the National American Advertising Federation for nontraditional execution and from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for modern and effective prevention efforts.

He began his career as an art director and has worked with clients from travel/tourism, substance abuse, natural resource, law enforcement, finance, food services, entertainment, and healthcare. Over the past 15 years, Steve has worked with The Smithsonian, Verizon, Home Depot, U.S Ski and Snowboard Team, Utah Jazz, DoTerra, Cook Center for Human Connection, Hogle Zoo, Intermountain Healthcare, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Department of Health, Barrick Gold, Division of Natural Resources, Lowes, Qualtrics, LHM, Highway Safety, Department of Transportation, Smith Food and Drug, Ski Utah, Kneaders Bakery, Associated Food Stores, and USANA.

Born in British Columbia with a passion for innovation, Steve spends his time outside the agency as a professor teaching creativity through divergent thinking at Brigham Young University. Steve also enjoys outdoor adventure including skiing and biking Utah’s mountains and exploring rural communities on his Harley Davidson.

What is the Student Ambassador Monthly Speaker Series?
Our monthly speaker series gives Student Ambassadors an exclusive chance to learn from all-star leaders from across Utah—including entrepreneurs, influencers, medical professionals, politicians, athletes, and more! Every month we will post a conversation with a new guest as they share how they have made an impact in their field and give advice for current students.

What is the Student Ambassador Program?
The Policy Project Student Ambassador program runs with the school year from September to May and is flexible for students with busy schedules. Each month we focus on one of our three pillars of Leadership, Service, and Advocacy, and have remote trainings and tasks for you to engage in. We also invite our Student Ambassadors to attend an in-person service or advocacy event each quarter. At the end of the school year we recognize Student Ambassadors who have shown consistent commitment with the Leadership in Service & Advocacy Award. To learn more about the Student Ambassador Program and become a Student Ambassador, visit our website: www.thepolicyproject.org/student-ambassadors/