Joi Mecks Email & Phone Number

Joi Mecks is a Chief of Staff at DC Public Library. She possess expertise in strategic communications, media relations, public relations, community outreach, public speaking and 20 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "I had the good fortune of working with Joi in an effort to increase attendance in the Chicago Public Schools. Her tireless effort and keen ability to use local resources were instrumental in the success of the program year after year. Perhaps the best way to explain her attributes is to talk about one of her key successes. Joi , under the direction of then-Superintendent Arne Duncan, was responsible for creating a partnership using 6 high powered radio stations in Chicago to launch a series of programs designed to motivate and stimulate teachers, parents and students. It was Joi who launched the “Motivator Program” which targeted eight high schools with low attendance. The goal was to improve their annual attendance. The program included monthly visits by radio personalities, prizes for students who improved their attendance and students of the month who had an opportunity to record a public service announcement with an on-air personality. Additionally, she collaborated with a local University to offer eight full four-year scholarships to seniors with at least 95 percent attendance, 2.5 GPA and 100 hours of community service and a commitment to offer the same scholarships to freshmen if they met the criteria for four straight years. Clear Channel Radio partnered with Chicago Public Schools under Joi’s leadership to offer parents of eligible students the chance to win a car. Other prizes included monthly breakfasts hosted by top radio station, Rent or Mortgage paid up to $1,000 for students who had perfect attendance from September through November, family vacation to the Wisconsin Dells, Gift cards and more! In addition to the incentives, Area Attendance Administrators worked closely under Joi's direction to implement strategies for improvement of low attendance. Since the year Joi launched the back to school "Just Go" campaign, the percentage of students in school on the first day had gone up17 percent. A significant contribution for any program! Joi Mecks is a highly focused, strategic thinker whose strong negotiation skills would lead to profitable results for any company. Her ability to work with others sets her apart from many as she is quick to spot (and capitalize on) opportunities that are fundamentally different and or distinct in nature. She is an asset to any organization." and "Joi is a smart and savvy marketing professional. She handles pressure well and is dependable and creative."

Listed skills include Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Community Outreach, and 21 others.