Hire Derek

Hi! I’m Derek Schmitz. I am highly professional and work-centric, always making sure my clients have all that they need from me and that I do everything in my power to make their experiences positive. Thank you for visiting and considering hiring me!


All Advocacy, Inclusivity Consultations, Public Speaking, and Individual Advocacy information may be found through Derek Schmitz: Advocacy.


Writing

$0.08/word, minimum of 500 words ($40)
Topics of Expertise include:

Intersectionality
Special Education
Youth Self-Advocacy
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Disability Rights and History
Medicaid Expansion Social Security


Marketing and Public Relations Consulting

Partner with clients on a contract-by-contract basis by:

-Creating press release templates
-Writing and collaboratively editing press release copy
-Creating social media-suitable versions of releases, including graphics
-Ensuring accessibility of releases, including through plain language usage
-Leveraging connections and technology to effectively distribute final releases
-Serving as a named press contact on releases
-Representing contracting organizations in press writings and interviews


My comprehensive rate sheet and payment terms are available here.

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