Get to know our Social Media Ambassadors

Masks4Missions has been fortunate to have some stellar high school Social Media Ambassadors helping us grow our community! Get to know two of our phenomenal SMAs here:

I am a sophomore at Burlington High School with a special interest in music. I have played the piano since third grade and the violin since sixth grade. One of my favorite artists these days is the pianist Hayato Sumino, more commonly known as “Cateen” on Youtube, because I feel like he is bringing the world closer to classical music even if they have little prior knowledge. As a student I am often busy with homework, but when I get some free time I like to read and write. When I visit China to see my family I love to eat hotpot, but here in Burlington I really like Morning Light Bakery for their bubble tea and red bean paste buns (who by the way support Masks4Missions!). That is a brief overview of who I am, thanks for reading about me!

-Laura Zhou-Hackett

Hey everyone! My name is Maddie Ahmadi and I am currently a sophomore at Essex High School.

When I first heard about the social media ambassador program at Masks4Missions I knew it was something I wanted to do. I have a strong interest in social media and advocacy work. The social media ambassador program is an excellent blend of the two.

In the past, I worked at 101.3 The Game as a social media intern where I learned how to generate and promote content for a radio show, I have participated in local writing workshops at the Governor’s Institute of Vermont, and I have taken classes with the New York Times summer program to sharpen my communication and writing skills.

Advocacy is extremely important to me. I care about creating and maintaining safe schools and communities where people don’t feel afraid to walk down the street or attend school. I volunteer with Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and currently serve as a National Advisory Board member and leader with the organization. We work to promote common-sense gun legislation and actively examine and implement strategies to combat gun violence.

At Masks4Missions, I have been able to couple social media and advocacy to create change. As a student, I am anxious to return to normal and enjoy my high school experience, and while it feels as though COVID-19 has weakened that experience, I know that masks are one of the key tools to returning to normal. I am grateful that I get to advocate for them.

-Maddie Ahmadi