Steven
Villescas Jr.

Steven Villescas Jr. knows how great stories change the world; and, more importantly, what it takes to make one. He received his master’s degree from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in Communication Management; which examined storytelling theory and statistical data analysis as tools to build solid media narratives and campaigns. He received his B.S. in Communication Studies from the University of Texas at Austin; focusing in-depth on relationships, public speaking, and speechwriting. Both communication programs were ranked no.1 in the world, respectively, at his times of entry. He’s a first-generation college graduate, btw.

Steven is recognized for his consulting work with organizations in the U.S. and abroad. He has helped develop campaigns with The Gulf Group and UNESCO in Thailand. At home in the U.S., executives at Mattel and BBDO gave a nod to an equity-focused brand campaign he developed with colleagues for Mattel’s Barbie® product.

As a public speaker, Steven has written and delivered a TEDx talk on the importance of listening during a cross-cultural interaction'; backed by six years of competitive speechwriting, public speaking, and speech coaching behind it and his extensive communication education.