Right-brained leader with breadth of experience in communications, advocacy, politics, and government.
Experienced Non-profit Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social organization sector. Proven digital relationships builder and dedicated community liaison. Skilled in Public Speaking, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Youth Advocacy, Leadership, Political Campaign Marketing, and Nonprofit Management. Skills in visual Social Media strategy, light graphic design including Photoshop, and basic video editing. Strong outreach strategy professional with a Master of Arts - MA focused on Cultural Resource Management from University of Washington. Dual citizenship in US and Canada.
Kimsey Creative | Creative Director
October 2018 - October 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Sammamish, Washington--I provided a range of digital services including building websites, logo design, online brand, and presence/brand creation, Eventbrite setup, light graphic and video design, and social account management for political campaigns, social justice initiatives, small businesses, and nonprofits. I often trained users on Facebook insights, advise on strategy and positioning, boosting, reading their audience, and free/easy design apps for graphics. I utilized Weebly, WIX, and/or WordPress depending on the client’s preferences. I love empowering small non-profits, and small businesses to harness the power of Facebook marketing. My consultations touched on light graphic design, free/low-cost tools and provided a high-level overview in analytics, insights, and basic strategy.
Plateaupians for Peace | Executive Director
November 2016 - December 2019 (3 years 2 months)
Sammamish, Washington-- I drove a successful grassroots social justice non-profit that connects neighbors by cultivating a safe space for meaningful communication so that our neighbors can share willingly and listen openly. P4P works to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment by building free/low cost community events such as Global Cooking nights, Comparative Religion workshops, vigils, letter-writing campaigns, LGBTQ+ Youth Art exhibit, and more. We have sold out of our annual fantastic Iftar three years in a row attended by 100 people, half of which are non-Muslim. We keep our ear to the ground and listen to what our micro-community needs. P4P works with religious groups, other non-profits, legislators, and local businesses. We became the heart, soul, and voice for people who felt alone and/or marginalized in their community.