William-Jose Velez Gonzalez

William-Jose Velez Gonzalez, MS has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. William-Jose currently serves as the Research Digital Communication Lead at Children's National Hospital. Prior to this, they founded and served as the Editor in Chief of Pasquines, a nonprofit news organization focused on providing statistical, political, and design news from the United States territories.

William-Jose also worked as the Communications Manager at the National Congress of American Indians, where they led communications efforts and implemented strategies to increase social media reach and website users. William-Jose also served as the Senior Manager of Design, Policy, and Innovation at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, where they oversaw design, website, and brand management, and successfully implemented rebranding initiatives.

Before these roles, William-Jose held positions at the FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, where they worked as a Digital Communications Specialist and Communications & Marketing Assistant. William-Jose also worked as a Relationship Manager at the Merchant Business Alliance - Miami, where they managed new merchant accounts and oversaw the local call center.

William-Jose's earlier experiences include internships at the Miami District Office of Representative Joe Garcia and the Florida International University Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. William-Jose also served as the President of the FIU Coalition of Students for Reform and the Executive Vice President and Co-founder of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association.

Overall, William-Jose Velez Gonzalez, MS has demonstrated a strong background in digital communications, marketing, branding, and project management, with a focus on driving engagement and achieving results in various organizations and industries.

William-Jose Velez Gonzalez holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Florida International University, which they obtained in 2015. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering at the same university, from 2007 to 2013. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained various certifications, including the Google News Initiative Digital Growth Program and language fluency certifications in German, French, and Portuguese from Duolingo. William-Jose has also completed training in Human Online Research, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Health Policy and the Affordable Care Act.