Darlene Bouchard
About Darlene Bouchard
Darlene Bouchard is a Social Media Marketing Manager at Morris Animal Foundation, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in journalism and photojournalism, with previous roles in social media management and content editing across various organizations.
Current Role at Morris Animal Foundation
Darlene Bouchard serves as the Social Media Marketing Manager at Morris Animal Foundation, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the organization's social media presence and engaging with the veterinary and research community. She has developed a new structure to track ad performance more effectively and consistently, contributing to the foundation's overall marketing strategy.
Previous Experience in Social Media Management
Before joining Morris Animal Foundation, Darlene Bouchard worked at Corsair Artisan Distillery as the Social Media Manager and Brand Ambassador from 2015 to 2018. She was responsible for managing the brand's online presence and engaging with customers. Additionally, she served as the Community Manager at BeFunky from 2012 to 2014, where she focused on community engagement and content creation.
Education and Expertise in Journalism
Darlene Bouchard studied at San Francisco State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Photojournalism from 2006 to 2009. She also attended Santa Rosa Junior College, where she achieved an Associate of Arts degree in Photography. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in visual storytelling and media management.
Engagement with Veterinary Community
At Morris Animal Foundation, Darlene Bouchard has represented the organization at several out-of-state events, engaging with the veterinary and research community. She has worked directly with influencers to amplify fundraising efforts and presented social media trends and statistics to the Board of Trustees, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the foundation's mission.
Early Career in Photography and Media
Darlene Bouchard began her career as a Staff Photographer at Sonoma West Times & News from 2005 to 2006. She also gained experience as a Web Radio Intern at KQED from 2008 to 2009 and later worked as a Project Coordinator at KQED from 2011 to 2012. These roles contributed to her skills in media production and project management.