Verdell Anthony Wright Email & Phone Number

Build the communications function for Deliver the American Dream to furtherstate-level legislative and legal work that protects diversity, equity and inclusion.

Cambridge, MA, US

• Developed content and communications strategy for migrant justice, climate justice, and accountability.
• Consulted with Senior Program Officers to craft content, advocacy goals, and fundraising.
• Provided weekly reports on the status of campaigns and projects.
• Delivered suggestions and edits on new positions for hiring teams.
• Created copy editing processes and systems for blogs, fact sheets, and social media platforms.

• Key strategist and liaison between the GNDN Communications team, staff, and coalition team members on communication projects, partner activity, and narrative strategy.
• Drafted and edited talking points and directives for media advisories.
• Organized and facilitated the National Communication working group.
• Aided hiring team in ensuring fair, equitable hiring practices and interviewing candidates.
• Engaged cross team collaboration between the national coalition and staff.
• Oversaw partner campaign support which included budgeting, hiring vendors, supervision, and cross team collaboration.

- Successfully pitch and wrote stories on religion, LGBTQ issues, race, sexuality, & gender to national outlets including The Huffington Post, Religion Dispatches, Swerve, Believe Out Loud, No Shame Movement, The Baptist Peacemaker, and The Toast.- Analyze and synthesize policy on end of life issues, religious freedom laws, and denominational practices of.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Supervised and coached relational organizers in Michigan.
• Implemented strong internal communications processes between management, senior leadership, and the organizing team.
• Conducted state and national training on relational organizing strategies and storytelling tactics.
• Facilitated 1-1 support and guidance sessions with volunteers and solicited feedback for future improvement.

• Managed and prioritized daily correspondence with 2000+ regional members throughout DC, MD, PA, VA, and WV using quality verbal communication.
• Updated member, donor, and communications databases.
• Coordinated bi-annual conference registration and other meetings and events.
• Created, proofed, and disseminated regional newsletters to the member network.

Washington, District Of Columbia, US

• Engaged and managed FIRM’s 1M+ online community across social media outlets.
• Delivered communication support and digital organizing strategy assistance to FIRM, Community Change’s immigration rights network.
• Managed the creation of digital advocacy toolkits with sample social media posts, blogs, and graphics for May Day 2019, Census 2020, and other targeted events.
• Facilitated monthly calls and steered partner organizations toward consensus on campaign and advocacy issues.
• Reported KPIs and suggested tactics based on data insights.

Washington, DC, US

• Developed and led workshops on op-ed writing, public speaking, organizing, and digital storytelling.
• Offered strategic advice on communications strategy, public statements, and advocacy goals.
• Facilitated strategy work on campaign aims with working groups.

Washington, DC, US

- Led interactive classes of 20 - 25 students for two courses: Communication for Academic Success and Intercultural Communications. - Prepared and presented materials in accordance with learning objectives.- Focused on practical speech delivery skills and cultural aspects of communication. - Evaluated student performance and provided feedback and.

Denver, Colorado, US

• Developed content for Compassion and Choices’ websites, including a blog series and FAQ on key theological issues on Death with Dignity laws nationwide.
• Trained local organizers on creating partnerships within their communities and writing op-eds.

Washington, DC, US

- Led an interactive class of 20 - 35 students for the Principles of Speech course. - Prepared and presented materials in accordance with learning objectives.- Focused on practical speech delivery skills and cultural aspects of communication. - Evaluated student’s performance and provided feedback and supplementary instruction as needed.

Montgomery County, MD, US

- Led an interactive class of 20 - 35 students for the Introduction to Communications course. - Prepared and presented materials in accordance with learning objectives.- Focused on practical speech delivery skills and cultural aspects of communication. - Evaluated student’s performance and provided feedback and supplementary instruction as needed.

Fulton, MD, US

- Advised faith-based organizations and departments on best practices to engage with target demographics.- Developed and facilitated training on various topics, including church growth and revitalization, LGBTQ inclusion, and digital organizing.- Taught social media communication skills to congregations and church leaders.

Washington, DC, US

- Partnered with the Editor-In-Chief of the Wesley Journal & the Design Editor to revamp the journal’s style guide and branding.- Solicited and edited written content from Wesley students in line with The Wesley Journal’s strategic priorities and vision.

Fulton, MD, US

- Worked on various technical writing projects, writing, developing, and editing material and participating in the internal review process to ensure completed projects aligned with company standards and guidelines. - Applied style and brand guidelines to edit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) handbook.

Masters, Divinity

Master Of Theological Study, Evangelical Culture

Journalism