In an era where effective communication drives social change, this course empowers students to become confident advocates for issues they care about most. Students explore public speaking as a tool for civic engagement and positive change, developing personal, informative, and persuasive advocacy presentations that transform their passions and knowledge into effective public communication. Building on these foundational skills, the course emphasizes audience-centered approaches, evidence-based argument development, and ethical communication practices. Students will progress from sharing personal experiences to researching and presenting complex information to crafting persuasive appeals for local change. Throughout this journey, they will master techniques for managing speaking anxiety, structuring compelling narratives, using visual aids effectively, an adapting their message to diverse audiences. By course completion, students will have developed a comprehensive toolkit of communication skills that enables them to engage meaningfully in democratic processes, influence policy discussions, and inspire action within their communities--turning them into effective agents of positive change in both local and broader civic contexts.