Founder, Contexture Media Network/ CNTXTR Digital A Digital First Strategy and Solutions firm focused on streamlining and strengthening digital assets for brands. Our social impact is focused on equitable economic empowerment and workforce development.
A Community Psychologist and Creative Media Communications & Marketing Professional who is passionate about responsible community development and economic sustainability through tech-enabled entrepreneurship and digital and media literacy.
EDUCATION
National Louis University, Chicago, IL Ph.D. Community Psychology | Anticipated 2020
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN Master of Science in Marketing | Graduated 2016 Graduate Certificates: Brand & Product Development | Digital Marketing
Illinois Center for Broadcasting (Illinois Media School) Chicago, IL Broadcast Certificate in Television & Radio | Graduated 2014
National Louis University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science, Applied Behavioral Science | Graduated 2013
Northeastern Illinois Univ, Chicago, IL Fine Arts Major Printmaking, Minor Drawing | Attended 2006 - 2011
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL Fine Arts Major Film, Minor Photography | Attended 1998 - 2000
Trainer & public speaker
SPEAKER TOPICS
21st Century Entrepreneur - What a 21st Century Entrepreneur needs to know in order to be competitive in a global market
Reclaiming Your Creativity: A presentation on how to adjust your thoughts to channel creativity and use it to ignite the possibilities in your life.
Global, Out The Gate: How to develop a scalable business model that takes advantage of global market opportunities.
Monetizing Your Insight: Developing personal brands that are scaleable
Woman Led Startups: Process strategies, phases of development, mentality adjustments and level ups.
TRAINING TOPICS
CNTXTR DIGITAL™ 21st Century Digital Stratigies
Content creation for outreach and engagement Social Media Content Strategies Ethical Marketing strategies that leverage behavior science
Exceptional partnerships management Community rapport with research support, Crisis management Solutions Conflict Resolution skillsets
DIGITAL STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
Full Service Brand Development Digital Communications Strategy Social Media Campaign Dev. and Management PR Crisis Management
ORG DEVELOPMENT DOMAINS
Dynamics of Workplace Relationships for Effective Leadership Teen & Adult Focused STEM & Entrepreneurship Curriculum Data Driven Program Evaluation Innovative Program Development Social Media Campaign Development and Management Digital Content Producing Ideation for Visionary Leadership
Win, Win, Win! Social Entrepreneurship that disrupts and builds up ™
EXPERIENCE
18 years of photography, graphic arts and film production work 13 years community outreach and engagement 12 Years grant writing and capacity development 8 years of editorial experience in technical communication 5 years of media press release and press kit development 5 years Wordpress Website design 4 years of social media management and web content creation
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS
Accenture Social Innovation Fellowship | 2018 WakandaCON Presenter | 2018 Black Woman's Expo Panelist | 2018 West of the Ryan Currant Magazine Feature | 2018 Transformative Media Conference | 2017 Roundtable presenter at Midwest Eco Conference | 2017 Invest Chicago Awardee | 2016 Chicago Heros Project Feature | 2016 Echoing Green Black Male Achievement Fellow- Finalist | 2016 Kartemquin Diverse Voices In Doc Fellow | 2016 Mozilla Fest Presenter | 2016 Who's Who of American Colleges & Universities | 2013 National Louis University Undergraduate Commencement speaker | 2013
Media Features
Atlantic Records Story Corps Lumpen Radio Hyperlink Magazine Blavity Windy City Times
Experienced in multi-media marketing campaigns, community outreach, and engagement strategies. Experience in program development including workforce education, project analysis, administrative support and management of staff.
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