Connor Yao

Experience

1. Nov 2025 — Present

   Committee Member

   Illinois Swimming, Inc. · Part-time

   • Appointed to Officials Committee & Athlete Committee as Athlete Member
   • Working to recruit, educate, and train officials across the LSC
2. Aug 2025 — Present

   Business Manager

   The Central Times

   • Present Staff Writer & Social Media Manager for Central Times
   • Ran Central Times’ Instagram & X accounts totalling 3,000+ followers
   • Authored ten articles
3. Oct 2025 — May 2026

   Student Representative

   City of Naperville · Part-time

   • Appointed to Riverwalk Commission as Student Representative
   • Term begins October 15, 2025 and runs to July 31, 2026
4. Aug 2025 — May 2026

   Journalism Intern

   Swimming World · Internship · Remote

   • Accepted into the 2025–26 intern cohort for Swimming World Magazine
   • Selected as the only high school student in the program
5. May 2025 — Jul 2025

   Co Director

   MU5IC4GOOD · Self-employed · Hybrid

   • Served as Founder and Co-Director of MU5IC4GOOD, a student-run nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness for music therapy and the rising rates of autism.
   • Established website, communications, and secured spot on WGN-TV.
6. Oct 2024 — Nov 2024

   Social Media Manager

   Know Your State Judges · Full-time · Remote

   • Assisted NNHS Class of 2026 student Sarah Boettcher with "Know Your State Judges" (https://www.knowyourstatejudges.org/) focused on educating citizens about the Illinois judiciary.
   • Worked on social media posts to explain the structure and inner workings of state courts.
   • Helped increase civic awareness and understanding within the community.
7. May 2024 — Jul 2024

   Swim Instructor

   Naperville Park District · Part-time · On-site

   • Instructor for adult swim lessons during one of the district’s busiest summers.
   • Taught foundational swim skills to adults.
   • Adapted lessons depending on skill level and progression.

Education

Skills