Kristy Gledhill, Mfa, Ryt Email and Phone Number

I started the South Sound Anti Racist Project in August 2019 in response to a growing feeling that I wasn't doing enough and that others like me ALSO weren't doing enough, amplified by the ubiquitous voice of Ibram Kendi, who was on tour for his new book: "How to Be an Antiracist." I envisioned the group as an active community of white people who are committed to understanding, adopting, employing and promoting anti-racist ideas, policies and actions in all their spheres of influence. Why white people? We need to catch up to the conversation and engagement about racism in this country and we don't want to rely on people of color to explain it to us. When COVID revealed some of our country's deep racial disparities and then George Floyd was murdered, we saw more and more white people showing an interest in our group. We have an active private Facebook profile (just ask to join and agree to the rules of engagement), and we now meet monthly via Zoom to 1) learn and educate ourselves, 2) support and hold each other accountable, 3) connect with our community and build relationships with others who are already doing this work, and 4) engage and act with eyes on change. We explore a different topic (... + racism) every two months. For instance: criminal justice transformation, redlining and real estate, homelessness, legislation, education, climate and health. We sometimes invite local experts and panels to speak with us and we discuss our monthly study guides (articles, books, podcasts, documentaries...) each month to continue our learning. We just formed four action groups through which we are connecting with our community and building relationships around Tacoma's criminal justice transformation, Pierce County's law and justice review, kids and education, and voting rights and legislation. We meet on the 4th Thursdays of each month (3d Thursdays in November and December) and Zoom links can be found on our FB page or by emailing southsoundantiracist@gmail.com.

Managed all communications functions for the Foundation for Tacoma Students and support the communications needs of the Graduate Tacoma movement.

Collaborate with clients to determine communications goals, develop plans and produce creative solutions. Strategize media relations, collaborate with vendors, schedule and manage project timelines, resources and budgets. Also provide copy writing, editing, graphic design, photography, event planning and public speaking services. Client list has included YWCA Pierce County, The Community Foundation Serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau, The News Tribune, Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and Olympia Local Foods.

Developed strategies to market onsite and e-learning continuing education and certification programs for licensed healthcare practitioners. Worked with data analysis team to identify gaps and opportunities involving key constituencies, then collaborated with medical education and editorial staff to create targeted messaging. Appointed to lead marketing efforts of core team charged with producing annual international conference. Oversaw development and maintenance oforganizational communications and editorial calendars and convened key stakeholders to augment effectiveness of current marketing plans. Represented IFM at national conferences.

Have taught yoga, strength training, and aerobic exercise classes for clients at various fitness levels. Design and deliver flexible, fun programs based on fitness fundamentals, coach correct form, and motivate clients to maintain and increase strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Help clients create fitness plans based on personal goals.

Responsible for all operations of Metro Parks' newest community/fitness center. Oversaw the work of 30-40 employees, facilities and custodial issues, two preschools, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, two extreme playgrounds, fitness, arts and youth programming, facility rentals, membership sales, and an in-house cafe. Also represented Metro Parks in the Southwest Tacoma district, acting as a liaison between the community and other Metro Parks' departments.

Coordinated and executed communications and marketing efforts for Metro Parks’ recreation department. Collaborated with program staff to design plans pursuant to overall district goals, then worked with vendors to create and deliver messages to targeted audiences. Responsible for branding and marketing all fitness classes, youth and adult sports, arts and aquatics programs, community centers, living history museum, specialized and adaptive recreation and communityevents. Published quarterly program guide and represented the recreation department in district-level marcom projects. Served on district-wide wellness committee. Coordinated and executed the branding process and marcom campaign for the opening of Metro Parks' STAR Center.

Served as 2011-12 chair and was 2010-11 co-chair of this 25-member volunteer guild. Served as fund development and marketing committee chair for several years. Led annual design of marketing and fund development strategies, coordinated production of campaign materials, acted as event spokesperson and, as chair, served as communications hub and leader for the guild. RAGS is an annual wearable art gala and sale that benefits the YWCA Pierce County.

Coordinated and supervised the museum’s marketing and communications functions. Responsible for creating all marketing and public relations plans for exhibitions, educational programs, and museum support locally, regionally, and nationally. Built and strengthened community relationships, partnering with other organizations to reach mutual objectives; identified and contacted new markets through creative marketing and public relations campaigns; oversaw brand integrity in print and online materials; crafted talking points and messaging for various audiences. Supervised three employees and reported directly to museum director. Worked contractually for the museum for three months after resigning.

Promoted the agency’s mission and services through the planning, creation, and production of communications events and materials. Built and maintained relationships through personal contact, distribution of promotional materials, attendance at community functions, coordination of special events, and public speaking. Appointed to strategic planning team to help devise a practical vision and organizational values for the agency. Managed agency donor database and worked with CEO and board members to cultivate individual donor giving. Worked contractually for SF Goodwill for five months after resigning.

Developed and executed all public relations, advertising, fund development, and public affairs functions. Managed inhouse print/copy shop and coordinated the volunteer program. Overhauled agency community service program. Produced monthly newsletter, print advertising, direct mail appeals, and all community events. Publicized agency mission, created and coordinated agency speakers bureau, and regularly addressed community groups on behalf of Goodwill.

Researched, compiled, and edited Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook, a 650-page hardcover reference book in Omnigraphics' Health Reference Series containing consumer health information on the fundamentals of fitness and exercise.

Taught Introduction to Composition and Applied Composition classes, designing lesson plans that addressed the needs of a diverse student population.

Directed website design and generated online content for technical reference journals. Built media database and managed media relations. Acted as managing editor and publishing supervisor for IIS Solutions, a journal for users of Microsoft's Internet Information Server. Palisade Press, Inc. closed in October 1997.

Developed marketing campaigns, produced and distributed public relations information, and placed advertising. Organized promotional efforts and marketing objectives as statewide marketing manager for four Michigan service centers. Coordinated industry events and cultivated relationships with key agricultural contacts.

Developed editorial content for international trade publication serving the indoor tanning industry. Wrote articles, coordinated staff and freelance writers, and directed production. Provided consultation services to association members and promoted the magazine through public relations and education efforts. Developed marketing and educational products and represented the publication at industry events nationwide.

Served as editor for this weekly newspaper, which also included writing articles and a weekly column, taking photos, and representing the newspaper in the community.