Stephanie Dukes Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Advances the Kellogg foundation’s efforts to help create the conditions in which all children, families and communities can thrive.Guides communications strategy development and execution for the organization's work in collaborating with grantees and other partners to advance racial equity, community engagement and leadership development in their communities and around the world.Curates and elevates stories that spotlight the mission-focused successes of grantee partners, as well as their lessons learnedOrchestrates strategy, messaging and national media partnership engagement for the National Day of Racial Healing. Collaborates with colleagues in positioning the Kellogg Foundation as a leading international voice in advocating for systems and practices that meet the essential needs of children, Consults on thought-leadership strategies to amplify the profiles and voices of executive leaders, including the president & CEO. Preps executive-level spokespeople for media opportunities and external engagementCultivates strong relationships across the organization with a variety of program experts and teams to successfully fulfill the foundation's mission.Engages and manages external communications partnersOversee visual storytelling projects including video and audio

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Received three promotions within four years, while consistently serving as project director, team leader and direct supervisor for a variety of client contracts with a leading woman- and minority-owned communications agency, with a focus on public education, public policy, health and wellness, and community activism.Direct multiple $1M+ annual federal agency public education campaigns.Serve on the Vanguard DEI Working GroupGuided the implemented social media marketing training and technical assistance programs.Guided development and use of metrics to measure outcomes and determine impact of social marketing program.Co-authored published article demonstrating social marketing effectiveness in transforming children's mental health service delivery.Guided the implementation of media outreach plans that earned coverage in outlets such as Politico, USA Today, CBS Online News, CNN and the Chicago Tribune.Revamped and facilitated strategic communications plan development and spokesperson trainings for NGO partner organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and parts of the Middle East who are focused on public budget transparency and accountability.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Guide and supervise communications strategy development and implementation, product/materials development and project staff.Direct multiple $1M+ annual federal agency communications projects.Oversee strategic communications and partnership outreach for federal project focusing on underage drinking preventionOversee social marketing training and technical assistance to 90+ systems of care grantees that provide services supports for children and youth who experience behavioral disorders. Liaise with government project officer(s) to coordinate provision of project scope, technical assistance and deliverable timing. Develop and present strategic briefing materials to federal agency executives and program partners.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Oversaw provision of strategic counsel, resource materials development, print, television and digital media channels for multiple clients.Conceptualized and produced award-winning 50th anniversary video for the National Council for Behavioral Health (NCBH).Led media and communications planning and strategy implementation for the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Created and executed impactful public relations, marketing and advocacy campaigns for commercial, nonprofit and government. Generated awareness of the AHVED emergency medical team’s response to the 2010 Haitian earthquake via effective media.Developed strategic communications that advocated for temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants.Led a revitalized public relations and awareness campaign for the Palm Beaches Marathon Festival.Spearheaded crisis communication and managed media volunteers for an event with 10K+ participants. Implemented improved media coverage that drove increased participation for Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship® conference. Facilitated cultural and diversity training for nonprofit organizations, public safety agencies and associations.

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Tulsa, Oklahoma Area