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A Breakdown of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce's First Youth Leadership Series

Taylorville High School Senior,  Sophie Robinson held the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce's first Youth Leaders Series Program to spread the word of "Canva" a useful graphic design tool. Robinson said the series got started when a community member asked for her help using the Canva website, upon finding success with the website with that citizen the idea was birthed to get community members involved for a class and for more future Youth Leadership Series classes.

 


Robinson is familiar with the marketing and media world as she started up her very own photography business, Sophie Robinson Media. Robinson says she has been focused on sports portraits.

 


As for post-high school plans, Robinson looks to continue into college with a focus in marketing and communications.

 


Linda Allen, Executive Director of the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce says this first series program has sparked ideas for future classes and has set the tone for the community youth leaders looking to have their own program.


Sophie Robinson, Linda Allen, and Krystal Baker appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.

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