Jessica Jackley and Reza Aslan, instructors for “Harnessing the Power of Social Media, Youth Movements and Dynamic Markets.”

Author Reza Aslan and Kiva Co-Founder Jessica Jackley to Lead MIIS Executive Ed Course on Social Media

February 2, 2012

On February 17-18 the Monterey Institute and Aslan Media will host a two-day executive education course offering insights on “Harnessing the Power of Social Media, Youth Movements and Dynamic Markets.” The course will be held at the Monterey Institute and will offer training in:

Leveraging the current dynamic of online activism and global youth movements.
Engaging, informing, and educating the public through social media.
Increasing brand awareness
Increasing an organization’s capacity for action and change through social media.
Identifying untapped niches in the marketplace that can be leveraged to extend an organization’s reach.

Author, activist and Aslan Media founder Reza Aslan and Kiva co-founder Jessica Jackley will lead this training, with special guest lectures and presentations by leaders in the nonprofit, business, marketing, and technology sectors.

For more information or to apply, visit the Executive Education page or contact program manager Carolyn Taylor Meyer at ctaylor@miis.edu or 831.647.6417.

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