Katie Hoeppner Email and Phone Number

-I specialize in developing creative communication strategies for organizations focused on social impact and justice.

-Designed and led innovative communications strategies for national advocacy campaigns, class-action litigation (including US Supreme Court cases) and rapid response moments to protect and advance immigrants' rights-Oversaw the implementation of creative campaigns across paid, earned, shared, and owned media channels to mobilize supporters, pressure elected officials in Congress and the White House, and move the needle on key issuesWrote opinion editorials and blogs, drafted press releases, and pitched and place stories in national news outlets -Translated complex legal and policy issues into easily understandable, persuasive messaging

-Created and implemented bold and innovative plans of actions that strategically advanced civil liberties and justice across New Mexico-Worked with ACLU-NM senior staff to provide leadership and vision for the overall goals and strategies of the affiliate-Managed, motivated, and mentored communications team members to promote professional growth, wellbeing, creativity, and accountability -Oversaw media relations, including writing press releases and statements; cultivating media contacts; pitching stories to reporters; arranging interviews and media training ACLU spokespersons; and organizing press conferences-Acted as a spokesperson for the ACLU-NM

-Wrote powerful stories about the ACLU-NM's work through print articles, online platforms, and creative videography to build, maintain, and engage a growing community of supporters-Generated media opportunities through strategic pitching, fostering relationships with the press, and developing compelling press releases and media advisories-Assumed a leadership role in key communications and advocacy campaigns as well as in collaborative work with external partners

-Served as the ACLU of New Mexico’s chief storyteller and content creator.-Spearheaded deep-dive research on civil liberties issues in the state

• Supported two associate directors with Latin American Studies degree recruitment research, content creation, video production, reporting crucial for securing funding, and data and course compilation• Researched and wrote for the Student Organization for Latin American Studies (SOLAS) website

Assisted anthropology department chair with formatting and editing peer-reviewed articles and manuscripts for publication as well as course compilation.

PhD student in sociocultural anthropology who assists with research and the following undergraduate classes:-Cultures of the World-Language and Culture-Introduction to Anthropology

•Wrote, produced, and supervised edits for national placement of "In the Know" segments to garner consumer attention and brand campaign support for clients across the lifestyle, travel, and sustainability industries• Developed compelling videos for social media pages and websites, internal company news segments, bites and b-roll packages, and electronic press kits • Coordinated and field produced shoots, conducted interviews with talents, booked crews, created call sheets and shot lists• Conceptualized original story angles and provide creative direction for a wide range of clients• Voiceover artist for radio news releases and web videos and on-camera talent for television episodes

• Responsible for the fulfillment of programming abroad for all network channels and syndicated sales• Arranged for programs to be quality controlled and distributed globally in various formats • Liaised with internal departments to structure video content for the affiliate website

• Assistant to Producer on award-winning independent documentary centering on the life of political activist, feminist and writer, Grace Paley• Drafted script segments and participated in edit sessions • Conducted office and field research which included locating, obtaining and assessing audio and visual materials• Coordinated legal permissions and fees, managed donations and prepared credits during the film’s final stages