I'm a former journalist who uses her creative talents to help organizations connect with and engage their communities. If your organization has stories you think the world ought to hear, or needs to find out what the public is thinking, Draper Communications can help you make it happen.From my work with dozens of government agencies, nonprofits and businesses, I know that many organizations have great stories to tell, but they don't have the time or resources to get it done. I love stepping in to help gather the stories and figure out the best way to get them told – through traditional media, an online newsletter, a website or the social media. I also use my communications skills for public engagement and public involvement projects. Through my work with transportation and planning agencies, I've learned the techniques of creating genuine community conversations. I have spent many years as a neighborhood leader and volunteer sharing my knowledge of engagement and successful communication. I love working as a facilitator to listen to what the community is saying.Draper Communications is a certified woman-owned business in Kansas City, MIssouri with clients across the country.Specialties: * strategic communications planning* press release development and distribution* electronic newsletter development* public engagement for transportation and planning projects* community engagement strategy* research and writing of white papers and bylined articles* writing of blogs, newsletter and press releases