Let's Build a Better Athens.

Code for Athens

A people-centered nonprofit dedicated to solving community-based problems through technological innovations. As a part of it's national organization, Code for America, Code for Athens believes that government at all levels can and should help everyone. It's diverse set of volunteers are commited to finding ways to improve the lives of Athenians everyday.

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Project Details

Our team was tasked with building the very infrastructure that makes up Code for Athens. We strategically crafted different ways for the organization to interact with potential volunteers and have listed them in detail below. Each of these items were created with our newly designed logos, fonts, and colors to create a cohesive and recognizable Code for Athens brand.

Website

The website was designed through WordPress, utilizing the paid theme Uncode. As a new organization, the website focuses mainly on attracting passionate volunteers who have an interest in helping their community.

Social Media

We created social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. In addition, we built a newsletter sign-up form through Mailchimp, created a MeetUp page for people to RSVP to events, and made a Slack channel for volunteers to network and create projects together.

Kickoff Event

To kickstart the launch of the new organization, we organized an event to inform prospective volunteers of Code for Athens's mission. We promoted the event on social media and prepared an agenda in order to lead the event that took place in-person and on zoom.

Meet the

Team

Jess L’Hommedieu

Project Manager

Jess L’Hommedieu is a 4th year Entertainment & Media Studies Major with Certificates in New Media and Music Business. The New Media Certificate even gave her the opportunity to redesign a website for her uncle’s band! Jess’ dream career is to be a film director.

Jordan McGuire

Lead Developer and Technical Director

Jordan McGuire is a 4th year advertising major with certificates in New Media and Writing. She has a growing passion for all things digital media. After graduation, Jordan hopes to enhance her web development skills through the Emerging Media Masters program.

Heather McAbee

Public Relations Specialist and Social Media Co-lead

Heather McAee is a 4th Public Relations Major with a Certificate in New Media and a Minor in Women’s Studies. She is aiming to work for a local non-profit organization in the future.

Jackie Jefferson

Assistant Developer and Social Media Co-lead

Jackie Jefferson is a 4th year Entertainment & Media Studies and Sociology double major with a certificate in New Media. Jackie is hoping to work in the Creative Services field and become a creative director in the future!

Molly Shapiro

Graphic Design Lead and Brand Director

Molly Shapiro is from Atlanta, Georgia and currently a fourth-year student at the University of Georgia. She is majoring in Digital Marketing, minoring in Design + Media and Spanish, and pursuing a certificate in New Media.