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- Develop and execute holistic communications and external affairs strategies for 30 partnerships, program initiative launches, and reports, resulting in more than 200 earned media placements.- Position staff as subject matter experts on a variety of topics, including federal and state advocacy, data and research findings, and play as a racial justice issue, earning over 50 speaking opportunities.- Lead program communications across diverse topic areas, managing multiple work streams, supervising external consultants, and coordinating dozens of coalition partners.- Work closely with senior staff and the CEO to shape the organization’s brand, storytelling, and thought leadership footprint among key audiences, including partners and funders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, Dc

- Managed all Corporate Communications for the organization, including managing $500k budget and work plan for a team of seven communications staffers and three consultants.- Oversaw all media relations activities, securing high impact media coverage and conference engagements.- Led the creation of organizational messaging and thought leadership across social, web, and newsletter platforms, and press engagement strategy for program launches and inquiries.- Embedded a practice of racial equity across the organization through internal capacity- and culture-building team.- Supported internal client needs, including presentations, social media campaigns, photography, and videography.

Washington, Dc

- Managed all public-facing and stakeholder communications activities, including press outreach, social media profiles, and website re-design.- Wrote and developed external and internal communications documents, such as press releases, annual reports, web resources, and infographics.- Identified, developed, and deepened partner relationships, adding dozens of new allies in local government, philanthropy, and media through collaboration on cross-organizational initiatives.- Coordinated social media activity, including a digital campaign that garnered more than 1.6 million Twitter impressions and involved groups such as ACLU, NAACP, and National Council of La Raza.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Coordinated advocacy for a juvenile justice reform campaign, including community outreach, organizational recruitment, and planning for a series of documentary screenings that attracted over 800 members of the public.• Developed, implemented, and monitored communications strategies to recruit and retain new coalition members.• Recruited and developed youth held in adult jails to testify at legislative hearings and public meetings as part of the Just Kids Speakers Bureau.• Developed content and managed logistics for public town hall meetings and other large-scale mobilizations.

1800 N Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

• Wrote and distributed a monthly email newsletter while expanding subscriber base from 600 to 950.• Produced all digital communications, web copy, social media content, and graphics for the Partnership.• Communicated with community stakeholders to identify and advocate for quality-of-life improvements such as traffic calming and fair housing measures as part of a $60 million community development plan.• Provided grant writing assistance for a successfully funded $1.1 million Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development / Baltimore Regional Neighborhoods Initiative grant.• Coordinated a series of consensus-building workshops involving 120 leaders from neighborhood groups, city agencies, and universities that produced a shared agenda for quality-of-life improvements.

St. Mary'S City, Md

- Wrote a livability report evaluating county infrastructure and outlining a program of creative options to improve transit, access to public services, and walkability.- Produced research briefs on sustainable land use options for developing rural jurisdictions for inclusion the County’s Master Plan.

St. Mary'S City, Md

• Maintained the St. Mary’s College News site, including developing and uploading content, creating web graphics in Photoshop, and implementing a redesign of the site using HTML and Cascade CMS.• Developed engaging video content for the College’s social media profiles, including a series of short video concepts highlighting diversity on campus.

Frederick, Md

- Managed the organization's social media presence, including YouTube and Facebook. - Produced and edited a series of promotional videos showcasing past events and programs sponsored by the Center.