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Twinmaker Advocacy Academy: the advocacy coaching app for real-world change
Twinmaker Advocacy Academy: the advocacy coaching app for real-world change
  • Step-by-step guidance for meetings, testimony, and organizing
  • Build skills in storytelling, systems navigation, and policy communication
  • Emotional support and practical tools for self-advocates, parents, caregivers, and community members
Ashley Valdes
Created byAshley Valdes
Researcher, disability advocate, and systems analyst helping people turn lived experience into confident advocacy and meaningful systems change.
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Your advocacy story is powerful, but your message gets lost in complex language. Try simplifying your next statement to one clear, memorable point before your meeting.

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7 min • Craft Your Testimony

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Step into advocacy with confidence

With the Twinmaker Advocacy Academy app as your guide, transform uncertainty into action and become an effective advocate in any setting. Learn practical strategies for legislative meetings, disability systems, and community organizing—while building the confidence to speak up, tell your story, and drive real change. Advocacy is a skill anyone can master.

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Nice job!

You crushed your goal of preparing 3 advocacy statements this week.

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Master real-world advocacy skills

Gain step-by-step guidance for public speaking, policy communication, and organizing efforts—so you’re prepared for any advocacy challenge.

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Build unshakable confidence

Practice essential skills, receive expert coaching, and develop the mindset to speak up—even when you feel overwhelmed or underprepared.

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Turn lived experience into impact

Learn how to translate your story and insights into powerful advocacy—combining data, narrative, and strategy to create real change in your community.

The only app you need

A personalized advocacy coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you step-by-step through the world of advocacy, from school meetings to legislative testimony. Each week, you'll complete practical lessons, real-world exercises, and confidence-building challenges—helping you master public speaking, systems navigation, storytelling, and policy communication. The app adapts to your needs, offers personalized feedback, and supports you emotionally and strategically, so you can advocate effectively no matter your background or experience. It's everything you need to find your voice and make change.

Become A Confident, Effective Advocate AnywhereBecome A Confident, Effective Advocate Anywhere
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

Become A Confident, Effective Advocate Anywhere

Twinmaker Advocacy Academy: the advocacy coaching app for real-world change
Twinmaker Advocacy Academy: the advocacy coaching app for real-world change
  • Step-by-step guidance for meetings, testimony, and organizing
  • Build skills in storytelling, systems navigation, and policy communication
  • Emotional support and practical tools for self-advocates, parents, caregivers, and community members
Ashley Valdes
Created byAshley Valdes
Researcher, disability advocate, and systems analyst helping people turn lived experience into confident advocacy and meaningful systems change.
Background
Hero image

Your coach

Your advocacy story is powerful, but your message gets lost in complex language. Try simplifying your next statement to one clear, memorable point before your meeting.

Today's Activity

7 min • Craft Your Testimony

Continue activity
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Step into advocacy with confidence

With the Twinmaker Advocacy Academy app as your guide, transform uncertainty into action and become an effective advocate in any setting. Learn practical strategies for legislative meetings, disability systems, and community organizing—while building the confidence to speak up, tell your story, and drive real change. Advocacy is a skill anyone can master.

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of preparing 3 advocacy statements this week.

campaign

Master real-world advocacy skills

Gain step-by-step guidance for public speaking, policy communication, and organizing efforts—so you’re prepared for any advocacy challenge.

psychology_alt

Build unshakable confidence

Practice essential skills, receive expert coaching, and develop the mindset to speak up—even when you feel overwhelmed or underprepared.

diversity_3

Turn lived experience into impact

Learn how to translate your story and insights into powerful advocacy—combining data, narrative, and strategy to create real change in your community.

The only app you need

A personalized advocacy coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you step-by-step through the world of advocacy, from school meetings to legislative testimony. Each week, you'll complete practical lessons, real-world exercises, and confidence-building challenges—helping you master public speaking, systems navigation, storytelling, and policy communication. The app adapts to your needs, offers personalized feedback, and supports you emotionally and strategically, so you can advocate effectively no matter your background or experience. It's everything you need to find your voice and make change.

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Daily Briefing

Understanding Your Audience

Today's Activity

7 min • Craft Your Testimony

Start activity

Reflection Journal

Including everything you need to succeed:

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Personalized learning path for every advocacy journey and experience level

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Get a curriculum tailored to your goals—whether you're new to advocacy or building advanced skills.

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Public speaking practice to build confidence for meetings and testimony

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice speeches, receive feedback, and learn strategies to speak clearly and powerfully in any setting.

edit_note

Impactful writing guides for emails, letters, and legislative leave-behinds

keyboard_arrow_down

Step-by-step templates and coaching to help you craft persuasive, effective advocacy communications.

gavel

Legislative engagement tools to prepare for hearings and policy meetings

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn how to research issues, prepare testimony, and communicate with policymakers confidently and clearly.

psychology

Systems navigation lessons for disability, healthcare, and education support

keyboard_arrow_down

Break down complex systems into understandable steps, so you can advocate for yourself or others effectively.

auto_stories

Storytelling workshops to share lived experience with impact and dignity

keyboard_arrow_down

Develop your narrative, combine data with personal stories, and learn to be heard without feeling dismissed.

groups

Grassroots organizing strategies for local and community advocacy

keyboard_arrow_down

Master coalition-building, campaign planning, and mobilizing others to create meaningful change together.

insights

Progress tracking to visualize your growth and celebrate advocacy milestones

keyboard_arrow_down

See your completed lessons, skills gained, and advocacy actions as you build confidence and expertise.

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On-demand coaching for emotional support and real-time advocacy guidance

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Access personalized tips, encouragement, and troubleshooting whenever you face advocacy challenges or doubts.

Created by Ashley Valdes

"I built this app to equip every voice—especially those often unheard—with the skills and confidence to create meaningful change."

Ashley Valdes

Ashley Valdes

Researcher, disability advocate, and systems analyst helping people turn lived experience into confident advocacy and meaningful systems change.

My journey into advocacy didn’t start in a classroom or a boardroom—it began in the waiting rooms, school meetings, and late-night research sessions that so many families and caregivers know all too well. I’ve spent years at the intersection of research, caregiving, disability advocacy, and systems analysis, not just studying what support should look like, but witnessing firsthand where real people fall through the cracks.

I’ve sat across from policymakers in legislative meetings, prepared data-driven reports, and written leave-behinds that blend hard numbers with the lived experiences of caregivers and disabled individuals. I know what it feels like to walk into a meeting nervous and underprepared, and I also know the transformation that comes from walking out having shifted the conversation—armed with preparation, research, and a story that resonates.

My advocacy style is rooted in listening, pattern recognition, and systems thinking. I believe that caregiver and lived experiences are valid forms of data, and that advocacy is not reserved for professionals or insiders. Too often, the people most affected by policy and systems are made to feel like outsiders. I built this app because I want to change that.

This app is the culmination of my years working alongside exhausted parents, overwhelmed caregivers, and individuals navigating inaccessible systems. It’s designed to bridge the gap between knowing something is wrong and knowing how to make change. My hope is that this app gives you the tools, guidance, and confidence to realize your voice belongs in every room where decisions are made.

Welcome!

Follow Ashley's proven process & become an effective advocate

Prepare for legislative meetings and public testimony
Write impactful emails, letters, and leave-behinds
Understand policy language and disability systems
Use data and personal stories together effectively
Build confidence before difficult meetings or calls
Organize community efforts and coalition-building
Translate lived experience into actionable advocacy
Navigate complex support and care systems
Communicate with clarity and credibility
Develop resilience and self-advocacy skills
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

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Crafting Your Advocacy Story for Impact

Personalized Lesson • 14 min
Learn how to shape your lived experience into a compelling advocacy story. This lesson guides you step-by-step, helping you identify your core message, connect it to real-world change, and build confidence for any audience.
What to do
assignment
Clarify Your Core Message
3 min
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analytics
Connect Story to Policy or Change
4 min
chevron_right
play_circle
Practice Framing for Your Audience
4 min
chevron_right
check_circle
Build Confidence with Rehearsal
3 min
chevron_right
How it works

Become an effective advocate in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What brings you to advocacy right now?

I want to speak up at a meeting or hearing
I need help navigating disability or care systems
I want to organize or support my community
I want to tell my story more effectively
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your advocacy goals, experience, and challenges so the app can tailor guidance and resources to your unique needs.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Advocacy

Identifying Your Advocacy Goal
Understanding Key Stakeholders
Crafting Your Core Message
Confidence-Building Exercise
Week 2Upcoming

Real-World Advocacy Skills

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step roadmap focused on your advocacy interests, from public speaking to navigating complex systems.

Today, September 21

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Daily Briefing

Update • 2 min

Understanding Your Audience

Lesson • 4 min

Testimony Writing Practice

Activity • 7 min

Reflection Journal

Journal • 5 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Build skills each day with practical lessons, real-world scenarios, and confidence-boosting exercises designed for your journey.

Your Progress

Advocacy Confidence Score

82%

as of Jul 29

JuneSeptember

Curriculum Modules Completed

32.7 modules

as of Jul 29

JuneSeptember
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth as you gain confidence, master new advocacy skills, and see the impact of your efforts over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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See how Ashley Valdes has changed lives across the nation.

Join millions of people achieving their goals on Studio

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"I've tried reading advocacy guides before, but I always felt overwhelmed and wasn't sure what applied to my situation. Twinmaker Academy was completely different. After answering a few questions, it created a personalized pathway that felt like it understood where I was starting. The daily lessons were manageable, the worksheets were practical, and for the first time I walked into an IEP planning meeting feeling prepared instead of anxious."
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Deanna L.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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"Everything is so practical! Instead of just telling me to 'advocate,' the lessons showed me exactly how to prepare for conversations, organize my thoughts, identify decision-makers, and even craft a clear policy ask. It felt less like taking a course and more like having an experienced mentor guiding me step by step."
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Sabrina R.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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"I appreciated that it didn't assume everyone starts from the same place. It adapted to my experience level and focused on the goals I wanted to achieve. The lessons were easy to follow, the resources were organized, and I loved seeing my progress through each pathway. It gave me confidence that my lived experience has value and that I have the tools to make it count."
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Amy F.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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"I've participated in several advocacy trainings over the years, but this is the first one that truly connects storytelling, research, systems thinking, and policy into one cohesive process. The worksheets are exceptional, the AI coaching feels personalized, and the pathway structure makes it easy to build skills without feeling overwhelmed. This has the potential to become an invaluable resource for advocacy organizations and community leaders alike."
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George C.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
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Who is this app for?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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Is this app suitable for beginners?
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How personalized is the experience?
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What kind of support is available?
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Today's the day

Start building your advocacy skills and make your voice heard

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized advocacy plan. Start achieving your advocacy goals today alongside Ashley Valdes.

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Today, we'll focus on refining your advocacy story and practicing how to connect it to a specific policy or system change. These skills help ensure your message is both personal and actionable.
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I'm really busy today and only have about 5 minutes. Can you give me a quick activity?
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Absolutely! I'll adjust today's activity so you can focus on clarifying your core message in just a few minutes. Even a short reflection will help you build confidence and momentum.
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Including everything you need to succeed:

school

Personalized learning path for every advocacy journey and experience level

keyboard_arrow_down

Get a curriculum tailored to your goals—whether you're new to advocacy or building advanced skills.

record_voice_over

Public speaking practice to build confidence for meetings and testimony

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice speeches, receive feedback, and learn strategies to speak clearly and powerfully in any setting.

edit_note

Impactful writing guides for emails, letters, and legislative leave-behinds

keyboard_arrow_down

Step-by-step templates and coaching to help you craft persuasive, effective advocacy communications.

gavel

Legislative engagement tools to prepare for hearings and policy meetings

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn how to research issues, prepare testimony, and communicate with policymakers confidently and clearly.

psychology

Systems navigation lessons for disability, healthcare, and education support

keyboard_arrow_down

Break down complex systems into understandable steps, so you can advocate for yourself or others effectively.

auto_stories

Storytelling workshops to share lived experience with impact and dignity

keyboard_arrow_down

Develop your narrative, combine data with personal stories, and learn to be heard without feeling dismissed.

groups

Grassroots organizing strategies for local and community advocacy

keyboard_arrow_down

Master coalition-building, campaign planning, and mobilizing others to create meaningful change together.

insights

Progress tracking to visualize your growth and celebrate advocacy milestones

keyboard_arrow_down

See your completed lessons, skills gained, and advocacy actions as you build confidence and expertise.

support_agent

On-demand coaching for emotional support and real-time advocacy guidance

keyboard_arrow_down

Access personalized tips, encouragement, and troubleshooting whenever you face advocacy challenges or doubts.

Created by Ashley Valdes

"I built this app to equip every voice—especially those often unheard—with the skills and confidence to create meaningful change."

Ashley Valdes

Ashley Valdes

Researcher, disability advocate, and systems analyst helping people turn lived experience into confident advocacy and meaningful systems change.

My journey into advocacy didn’t start in a classroom or a boardroom—it began in the waiting rooms, school meetings, and late-night research sessions that so many families and caregivers know all too well. I’ve spent years at the intersection of research, caregiving, disability advocacy, and systems analysis, not just studying what support should look like, but witnessing firsthand where real people fall through the cracks.

I’ve sat across from policymakers in legislative meetings, prepared data-driven reports, and written leave-behinds that blend hard numbers with the lived experiences of caregivers and disabled individuals. I know what it feels like to walk into a meeting nervous and underprepared, and I also know the transformation that comes from walking out having shifted the conversation—armed with preparation, research, and a story that resonates.

My advocacy style is rooted in listening, pattern recognition, and systems thinking. I believe that caregiver and lived experiences are valid forms of data, and that advocacy is not reserved for professionals or insiders. Too often, the people most affected by policy and systems are made to feel like outsiders. I built this app because I want to change that.

This app is the culmination of my years working alongside exhausted parents, overwhelmed caregivers, and individuals navigating inaccessible systems. It’s designed to bridge the gap between knowing something is wrong and knowing how to make change. My hope is that this app gives you the tools, guidance, and confidence to realize your voice belongs in every room where decisions are made.

Welcome!

Follow Ashley's proven process & become an effective advocate

Prepare for legislative meetings and public testimony
Write impactful emails, letters, and leave-behinds
Understand policy language and disability systems
Use data and personal stories together effectively
Build confidence before difficult meetings or calls
Organize community efforts and coalition-building
Translate lived experience into actionable advocacy
Navigate complex support and care systems
Communicate with clarity and credibility
Develop resilience and self-advocacy skills
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

book

Crafting Your Advocacy Story for Impact

Personalized Lesson • 14 min
Learn how to shape your lived experience into a compelling advocacy story. This lesson guides you step-by-step, helping you identify your core message, connect it to real-world change, and build confidence for any audience.
What to do
assignment
Clarify Your Core Message
3 min
chevron_right
analytics
Connect Story to Policy or Change
4 min
chevron_right
play_circle
Practice Framing for Your Audience
4 min
chevron_right
check_circle
Build Confidence with Rehearsal
3 min
chevron_right
How it works

Become an effective advocate in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What brings you to advocacy right now?

I want to speak up at a meeting or hearing
I need help navigating disability or care systems
I want to organize or support my community
I want to tell my story more effectively
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your advocacy goals, experience, and challenges so the app can tailor guidance and resources to your unique needs.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Advocacy

Identifying Your Advocacy Goal
Understanding Key Stakeholders
Crafting Your Core Message
Confidence-Building Exercise
Week 2Upcoming

Real-World Advocacy Skills

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step roadmap focused on your advocacy interests, from public speaking to navigating complex systems.

Today, September 21

6
V

Daily Briefing

Update • 2 min

Understanding Your Audience

Lesson • 4 min

Testimony Writing Practice

Activity • 7 min

Reflection Journal

Journal • 5 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Build skills each day with practical lessons, real-world scenarios, and confidence-boosting exercises designed for your journey.

Your Progress

Advocacy Confidence Score

82%

as of Jul 29

JuneSeptember

Curriculum Modules Completed

32.7 modules

as of Jul 29

JuneSeptember
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth as you gain confidence, master new advocacy skills, and see the impact of your efforts over time.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

See how Ashley Valdes has changed lives across the nation.

Join millions of people achieving their goals on Studio

Quote
"I've tried reading advocacy guides before, but I always felt overwhelmed and wasn't sure what applied to my situation. Twinmaker Academy was completely different. After answering a few questions, it created a personalized pathway that felt like it understood where I was starting. The daily lessons were manageable, the worksheets were practical, and for the first time I walked into an IEP planning meeting feeling prepared instead of anxious."
D
starstarstarstarstar
Deanna L.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"Everything is so practical! Instead of just telling me to 'advocate,' the lessons showed me exactly how to prepare for conversations, organize my thoughts, identify decision-makers, and even craft a clear policy ask. It felt less like taking a course and more like having an experienced mentor guiding me step by step."
S
starstarstarstarstar
Sabrina R.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"I appreciated that it didn't assume everyone starts from the same place. It adapted to my experience level and focused on the goals I wanted to achieve. The lessons were easy to follow, the resources were organized, and I loved seeing my progress through each pathway. It gave me confidence that my lived experience has value and that I have the tools to make it count."
A
starstarstarstarstar
Amy F.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
Quote
"I've participated in several advocacy trainings over the years, but this is the first one that truly connects storytelling, research, systems thinking, and policy into one cohesive process. The worksheets are exceptional, the AI coaching feels personalized, and the pathway structure makes it easy to build skills without feeling overwhelmed. This has the potential to become an invaluable resource for advocacy organizations and community leaders alike."
G
starstarstarstarstar
George C.
VERIFIED CUSTOMER
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Start building your advocacy skills and make your voice heard

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized advocacy plan. Start achieving your advocacy goals today alongside Ashley Valdes.