Confessions of a Higher Ed Social Media Manager

Ep. 11: Cultivating Allyship for the LGBTQ+ Community on Social Channels

Episode Summary

We engage in an inspiring conversation with Matt Nazario-Miller, Communications Manager at Stanford University, and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Matt shares his unique journey and sheds light on what real allyship looks like, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. From accidental beginnings in social media to championing inclusive narratives year-round, Matt talks about the important role of higher education professionals in fostering a more inclusive environment on our campuses. Tune in to discover how we can all be a better ally on university social media channels, not just during recognition months but every day. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed inclusivity and allyship in their work in higher education. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights—subscribe to Enrollify now!

Episode Notes

We engage in an inspiring conversation with Matt Nazario-Miller, Communications Manager at Stanford University, and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Matt shares his unique journey and sheds light on what real allyship looks like, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. From accidental beginnings in social media to championing inclusive narratives year-round, Matt talks about the important role of higher education professionals in fostering a more inclusive environment on our campuses. Tune in to discover how we can all be a better ally on university social media channels, not just during recognition months but every day. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed inclusivity and allyship in their work in higher education. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights—subscribe to Enrollify now!

Guest Name: Matt Nazario-Miller, M.Ed., Communications Manager, Stanford

Guest Bio: With 10 years of marketing communications experience in the education space, Matt Nazario-Miller (he/they) currently serves as a Communications Manager with HR Communications at Stanford University, a strategic role focused on talent management as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for the staff community. Matt’s first full-time roles were in social media strategy, and his experience spans K-12 and higher education. 

A Bay Area local now living in NYC, Matt is a proudly bi+/queer Latine with a bachelor’s degree in Media Studies from USF and an educational master’s degree in Student Development Administration from Seattle University.

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Additional resources:

Multicultural Competence in Student Affairs” by John A. Mueller and Amy L. Reynolds

DEI strategist and author Lily Zheng and her book DEI Deconstructed