Mercy A. Quaye, M.S. Pr Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Ct, Us

Hamden, Connecticut, Us

Guided students in public relations writing, imparting expertise in crafting strategic communication materials for diverse audiences. Designed and implemented curriculua focusing on press release writing, crisis communication strategies, and social media management, preparing students for real-world PR challenges. Provided personalized feedback and mentorship to aspiring PR professionals, fostering their writing proficiency and strategic thinking skills.

New Haven, Connecticut, Us

Founded New Haven's premier mission-driven communications consulting group. Building a movement to ensure that young and struggling non-profits and mission-driven organizations have access to affordable and even pro bono strategic communications to reach their goals. We're establishing the Narrative Project as a viable option for non-profit organizations throughout the state. Working with philanthropic, non-profit, and mission-driven organizations in the New Haven to identify their goals and strategically work toward reaching them. My current portfolio includes William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, NARAL Pro-Choice CT, Connecticut Voices for Children, ConnCAT, Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance, and CTCore-Organize Now.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Facilitated dynamic learning experiences in digital journalism. Delivered engaging curriculum on digital storytelling, multimedia reporting, and social media ethics, equipping students with essential skills for modern journalism. Mentored aspiring journalists in harnessing digital tools and platforms to enhance storytelling techniques and reach diverse audiences.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Elevated public discourse for Connecticut's leading online publication, driving engagement and fostering dialogue through compelling columns and editorials. Produced thought-provoking content on local and national issues, establishing a reputation for insightful commentary and nuanced analysis. Served as the founding editor for the Community Editorial Board to curate diverse viewpoints, ensuring a balanced and inclusive representation of perspectives within the publication's opinion section.

Norwalk, Connecticut, Us

“Subtext” offers readers a lesser-examined perspective on topics affecting local communities and Connecticut, including the racial, socio-economic and generational roots and ripple effects of any given issue.Quaye, a former New Haven Register reporter who has been a regular guest on Connecticut Public Radio’s WNPR, is a self-proclaimed "inner-city kid who went to college."Her perspective on life has been shaped through a number of experiences including: converting from Christianity to Islam to agnosticism; joining a historically black sorority at a predominantly white university; section hiking the Appalachian Trail and having a brief stint in the outdoor industry; having an oddly in-depth interest in astrophysics; and being in an interracial marriage with a former Wyomingite from a conservative family.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Acted as primary public relations professional for the University’s technology transfer office. Led all communications, email marketing, digital marketing, social media, graphic design, program management, owned/earned media, and stakeholder engagement. Provided thought leadership and primary execution on the development of marketing campaigns. Managed delivery channels for newsworthy content, including updating and maintaining website, social accounts, and content creation. Spearheaded the launch of the office’s bi-weekly newsletter – The Innovator. Responsible for all digital marketing and promotion for the 2019 Yale Innovation Summit which in just 12 weeks of marketing.

New York, Ny, Us

Oversees E4E- Connecticut’s media relations, member communications and external partnerships, coordinating closely with the national E4E External Affairs team. Works with teachers to learn about and contribute actively to district and state policy discussions affecting their classrooms and careers, while leading the communications and partner outreach efforts. Leads E4E-Connecticut’s Policy Team Program — groups of E4E current classroom teachers who study, produce a policy brief on, and inform advocacy around a particular policy issue selected by members. Works closely with the Executive Director and the Managing Director of Outreach to help teachers learn about and advocate for teacher-selected policy issues, and ensure that key stakeholders hear teachers’ voices.

New Haven, Connecticut, Us

Led all communications, media relations, and marketing efforts for the New Haven Public School district. Acted as a senior level staff member using multiple communications channels to promote the work of schools and students to both internal and external audiences. Utilized earned and social media channels to highlight the work of the school district. Work involved day-to-day contact with the media and the general public. Reported to the superintendent of New Haven Public Schools.

Hartford, Ct, Us

Developed and managed online and social media content including blogs, social, visual, and interactive content. Sourced, curated, and published content to reach ConnCAN’s audiences including a daily news roundup of relevant education content, and email campaigns to ConnCAN’s base supporters and advocates. Collaborated with team to develop earned, owned, paid, social media strategy and implementation. Spearheaded media relations strategies to optimize ConnCAN’s earned media coverage. Wrote and edited all written content including statements, talking points, speeches, releases and reports.

Denver, Co, Us

Was promoted to Digital First Media’s newly developed breaking news team with The Register Citizen’s sister paper, the New Haven Register. Acted as first responder and covered breaking news in several towns in the state. Represented the company on a national television show regarding coverage. Conducted interviews and cultivated sources in more than 15 towns. Provided photos for articles. Live tweeted and provided ample multimedia for website. Maintained short deadlines and acted as news aggregator.

Denver, Co, Us

Worked with Digital First Media covering all news in three geographical beats. Worked the second largest beat for the paper. Pitched and followed through on stories for daily content calendar. Covered mayoral and selectmen elections. Live Tweeted. Produced several forms of content on a daily basis. Cultivated sources with the state and town governments. Covered tax law and town budgets. Worked on high-profile criminal cases. Was promoted to a larger market inside in the company within one year.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Spearheaded the organization's social media, created and maintained social media channels to promote the organization's initiatives. Marketed business using a plethora of platforms including earned, owned, and social media, press releases, and video. Spearheaded all visual content production including video and photography. Led social media strategy and analysis. Conducted social media and LinkedIn workshops to further the organization’s ‘Ready to Work’ program.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Public Relations, Social Media, And Applied Communications

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Journalism