Meet Alejandra Cordova: Our New Marketing & Communications Officer

I am very excited to join Fast Forward as the new Marketing and Communications Officer! 

For the past 6 years, I have worked in advocacy driven organisations, using videos and graphics to create engaging, impactful and accessible communications.   

Prior to joining Fast Forward, I completed an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Social and Public Policy at the University of Glasgow. During this time, I worked as a communications and digital media officer for the University of Glasgow’s Student Experience Team where I enhanced my digital media skills. Most recently, I completed a master’s in media, communications and international journalism. This strengthened my understanding of using research led communications for advocacy. I have had the opportunity to put this into practice in third sector organisations in the UK and beyond, including Jack & Grace Communications and Lakou Kajou in Haiti. This work has given me insight into a more human-centred and impact driven approach to communications, which I am excited to bring to Fast Forward.  

Alongside my work in communications, I am very passionate about social and gender justice. Over the years I have volunteered with Sexpression UK, Amnesty International, Glasgow Girls Club and most recently Milk and the Scottish Women’s Convention. I’ve had the chance to work with young people through these roles, leading workshops on healthy relationships, online safety, and inclusive sexual and reproductive health education. These experiences strongly motivated me to join Fast Forward, inspired by their mission to positively change young people’s lives and reduce risk-taking behaviours, which are increasingly being affected by our online world.  

I am especially excited to help share Fast Forward’s impact and to deepen my understanding of community advocacy, harm reduction, and prevention work through a communications lens.