Olivia Willis Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, OH, US

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Focuses on creating a clean, safe, and welcoming downtown environment to drive economic growth and vibrancy in Cleveland’s urban core. Overses the Clean & Safe Ambassador program, manages public space initiatives, and.
• Builds partnerships with city officials, public safety entities, and community leaders to promote progressive safety policies. Engages with downtown stakeholders to align organizational priorities with community needs.
• Leads outreach and advocacy to address homelessness, supporting social work integration and affordable housing initiatives. Manages a $3M+ budget and a community-based committee to enhance engagement and align.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Built and sustained relationships with community stakeholders, providing business support and connecting resources to advance Downtown Cleveland Alliance priorities. Served as the liaison between stakeholders and DCA.
• Managed public realm projects in the Gateway District, completing key streetscape improvements, including street furniture, permeable pavement, and public art installations.
• Led all marketing and communications for Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corp. and the Take a Hike program, producing social media content, monthly newsletters, and maintaining the website to strengthen neighborhood.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Created communications for local government officials, including press releases, speeches, and official statements. Drafted over 60 advocacy letters on issues such as clean energy, public health, and infrastructure.
• Collaborated on federal funding proposals totaling $16M and produced grant proposals at local, state, and federal levels, securing over $4.3M in funding.
• Developed internal systems to track legislation, enhancing client advocacy and engagement.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Researched and synthesized data concerning sustainable growth in Ghana using DPSIR framework for a case study involving economic development and green infrastructure in Africa.
• Collaborated on white papers that highlighted pre- and post-COVID-19 economic and political trends in rural and urban Ghana.
• Composed blog posts and social media content illustrating recent economic, social, and environmental growth in African nations.
• Provided support to political, environmental, and economic consulting processes through research and group projects.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Facilitated education and adult workforce initiatives that help guide students into the Greater Cleveland labor force, specifically in-demand industries.
• Collaborated on projects that spotlighted both local and national minority education programs and businesses.
• Developed a new “Intern Handbook” and multiple blog posts concerning the changing employment landscape.
• Coordinated outreach efforts to employers and internship-related events including virtual GCP Internship Roundtables and a virtual 2021 Cleveland Internship Summit.