Duanecia Clark Email & Phone Number

New Haven, CT, US

Bridgeport, Connecticut, US

Bridgeport, Connecticut, US

Bridgeport, Connecticut, US

Bridgeport, Connecticut, US

Bridgeport, Connecticut, US

Washington, D.C., US

• As the Co-Founder and Creative Strategist at The Creative Summer Company, I lead a talented team of experts in delivering end-to-end branding, advertising, and event solutions. With my comprehensive expertise, I.
• Serving as the lead graphic designer and project manager, creating visually compelling and culturally relevant branding assets, marketing materials, and event designs while overseeing all aspects of project delivery
• Developing and implementing comprehensive brand strategies and event experiences that align with clients' goals and values, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging across all touchpoints
• Designing immersive and engaging set designs for large-scale conferences, creating environments that foster learning, networking, and collaboration
• Developing and executing event social media strategies, leveraging platforms to build buzz, engage attendees, and amplify key messages
• Sourcing and managing a diverse network of vendors, ensuring high-quality products and services, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery

National, US

Education Leaders of Color is a membership organization that ensures young people of color have the support they need to thrive, capitalize on opportunities, and build generational wealth.

New York, NY, US

• Spearheaded regional strategy, talent acquisition and development, and strategic communications across D.C., Alexandria, Virginia, and Prince George's County, Maryland, driving organizational growth and impact in key.
• Established a clear vision and direction for communications, overseeing the execution of internal and external communications, digital engagement, and regional brand strategy, ensuring consistent and impactful messaging.
• Proactively designed and implemented a comprehensive regional crisis response to COVID-19, encompassing staffing, workplace procedures and policies, and adjusted strategic and budget planning processes, ensuring.
• Served as the primary strategic advisor to the Executive Director and a key member of the Regional Management Team, providing high-level guidance and support in decision-making and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated strong leadership in talent acquisition and development, implementing innovative strategies to attract, retain, and grow high-performing team members across the region.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align regional initiatives with organizational goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared purpose.

New York, NY, US

• Spearheaded the Black Community Alliance, a national coalition of Teach For America's 50+ partners, 450 Black staff, 6500 Black alumni, and an annual corps of 500 members, fostering collaboration, community, and shared.
• Skillfully managed a diverse national portfolio of multi-level partners, ranging from champions to detractors, developing their knowledge and support of the national brand through strategic engagement and.
• Drove significant social investment from C-Suite executives, building engagement and influence in teacher preparation and the ongoing recruitment of Black leaders for staff and classroom positions, thus promoting.
• Established and strengthened national and local credibility between Teach For America and elected officials serving as members of the Congressional Black Caucus, administrators at Historically Black Colleges and.
• Achieved recurring composition of a teaching corps consisting of 51% people of color through strategic partnerships and initiatives, demonstrating a strong commitment to diversity and representation.
• Designed and implemented an enterprise-wide framework for engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, advancing organizational effectiveness and member satisfaction through targeted initiatives and programs.

New York, NY, US

• Established and implemented sustainable best practices for the Youth Mentoring and Teen Programs division, focusing on curriculum design, intern development, staff outcomes, and long-term strategic planning, resulting.
• Successfully managed and led a team of 6 full-time staff members and 29 seasonal staff members, driving individual and team-wide outcomes through effective leadership, mentorship, and performance management.
• Launched and implemented the Program Development Division's comprehensive New Hire Onboarding process, ensuring a smooth and successful transition for new team members.
• Skillfully managed a $1M program budget, ensuring program innovations, securing historic pay increases, and providing 400 paid internships for high school and college-bound children of 1199 SEIU members, thus promoting.
• Strategized and secured 400 paid internships, developing participant awareness in healthcare careers and essential leadership skills, empowering youth to pursue successful futures.
• Effectively managed the facilitation of a 21-week SAT Preparation course for 200 high school students across New York City, ensuring access to high-quality educational resources and support.

New York, NY, US

• Pioneered the creation and launch of the Connecticut region's first Public Affairs and Engagement team, establishing a strong foundation for community outreach and partnerships
• Cultivated and stewarded over 300 active relationships with key stakeholders, including parents, students, community members, and elected leaders such as the mayors of Bridgeport and New Haven, as well as state and.
• Developed and executed strategic community engagement plans across six placement cities of varying size and community credibility, tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each community.
• Designed and facilitated impactful monthly professional development workshops for 120 first-year teachers, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their roles and make a positive impact in.
• Created a comprehensive regional relationship development framework and rubric, enabling the region to effectively employ strategies across 6 school communities and 5 charter school partners, thus strengthening.
• Designed and launched tfaconnecticut.org, the region's official website, and managed the region's digital footprint, including social media accounts such as @TFAConnecticut on Twitter, the regional Facebook page, and 4.

New York, NY, US

• Provided high-level strategic, logistical, and administrative support to the Executive Director, ensuring seamless operations and effective decision-making
• Drafted and edited critical correspondence to team members, board members, and external constituents, ensuring clear and professional communication
• Served as the regional staff liaison for Teach For America's Regional Diversity Initiative, successfully increasing the application and admittance of local educators, Black males, and educators of color, thereby.
• Demonstrated leadership as the lead organizer for one of six Regional Administration Professional Learning Communities, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth
• Acted as an onboarding mentor for incoming staff in Regional Administration roles in Houston, the Bay Area, and South Louisiana, providing guidance and support to ensure successful transitions
• Designed and facilitated impactful training sessions for the Regional Administration Conference and New Hire Orientation (2012-2015), contributing to the professional development of staff members

• Developed and executed a comprehensive strategic communications plan for Mary Jane Foster's 2015 Mayoral Campaign, successfully raising the candidate's profile and campaign visibility
• Designed and launched FosterForBridgeport.com, the campaign's official website, and created an ongoing content strategy to engage voters and communicate key campaign messages
• Served as the primary point of contact for local and state media, effectively managing interactions, coordinating interviews, and ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels
• Collaborated closely with the campaign team to develop persuasive campaign literature, craft compelling interview talking points, write impactful press releases, and draft powerful speeches that resonated with voters
• Organized strategic photo opportunities, press conferences, and speaking engagements with key local and state elected officials to demonstrate widespread support for the candidate and build campaign momentum*This was a.

Washington, DC, US

Served as a Servant Leader Intern during the inaugural year of the Freedom School literacy-based summer enrichment program at Mount Aery Baptist Church in Bridgeport, ConnecticutTaught a class of 12 middle-schoolers, delivering the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) and adhering to the standards developed by CDF Freedom Schools®Demonstrated passion for.

Master Of Education - Med, Education Policy And Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Mass Communications: Public Relations, Psychology