Sheila Beasley is the new Pittsburgh Partnership Specialist for the United States Census Bureau, Philadelphia Regional Census Center. She is responsible for developing partnerships with state and local governments, community-based organizations, faith-based groups, businesses, schools, and other grassroots entities in the city and within the Zone 5 region covering Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Greene and Fayette Counties. In addition to raising awareness and engagement for the 2020 Census she is also ACTIVELY RECRUITING for 2020 Census Jobs! (1/2 Million Jobs need to be filled throughout the United States) Census data determines how more than $675 billion annually in federal funds are distributed back to tribal, state and local governments. The funds are further allocated to schools, non profits, hospitals, community organizations, roads and more! Contact Sheila at (412) 973-7014.

Direct outreach and communication deliverables for the Unversity of Pittsburgh (OCD) stakeholders and constituency. Develop and conduct trainings in leadership, diversity, community building, etc. Manage special events, presentations, media contact and technical assistance for UVP (OCD) and Allegheny County community Family Support programs.

Coordinated and facilitated the establishment of three national PBS community-based education curriculum projects. Additional responsibilities include on-air talent for station Pledge breaks, outreach on local and national projects, recruitment of volunteer agencies and community services. Wrote weekly calendar of Arts & Entertainment show (Black Horizons) responsible for research, pre/post production and guest relations.

As a Public Affairs Assistant I co-produced the public affairs show "Talkin Pittsburgh." Researched, wrote and developed show segments. Wrote press releases and PSA's and served as a community liaison for promotional events and evaluated audience receptivity.