Adriel Carrasco

Adriel Carrasco joined Raise Your Hand Texas in May 2024 as a digital communications intern, bringing experience in non-profit and school communications, with a focus on social media and community engagement. He is pursuing a bachelor of science in public relations at Texas State University (TXST), where he is recognized as one of the Forty Faces of TXST and serves as a University Ambassador.

On campus, he also works as a student media assistant for the Texas State Translational Health Research Center, collaborating with the marketing and communications department to effectively disseminate health research from TXST. Additionally, he serves as a media and communications intern for Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, where he helps to enhance the school district’s communication strategies.

His prior role as the membership, advertising, and tourism manager for the Pecos Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB allowed him to transform the office environment and enhance the organization’s social media presence and community relations.

Carrasco, who comes from a close-knit community in Far West Texas, takes pride in being a product of Texas public education and is dedicated to using his experiences to advocate for teachers, students, and their communities. With a passion for innovative communication strategies and an interest in creating engaging content, he is eager to make a meaningful impact in educational advocacy.