Government Communications

From 2017-2020, I worked as the Director of Community Engagement for the City Council of Birmingham, Alabama, coordinating with my team of colleagues to serve the offices of nine City Councilors simultaneously. Our team engaged with the public through numerous communication methods about a wide range of topics – touching on nearly every aspect of life for the citizens of Birmingham. I wrote scripts, did voice-over work, appeared on camera, and recorded and edited hundreds of educational videos. In addition to creating content for social media posts, I wrote press releases, newsletters, and long-form articles explaining complex issues that the city government’s many departments were considering.

Articles

Neighbors of Industry: Touring the 35th Ave. Superfund Site

Black soot from a nearby industrial plant can be seen on the houses throughout the communities in North Birmingham, several of which fall within the current boundary of the federal Superfund site designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

On Wednesday, Birmingham City Councilors, the Mayor, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell and other elected officials set out to tour some of these communities and speak with those living under the clouds of industry.

TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl: Continuing Legion Field’s Legacy of College Football Greatness

In the annals of college football, there are certain names that evoke such a sense of grandeur and timeless significance, that they become synonymous with the sport itself. The players and coaches in this echelon are known to us often by a single name: “Bear”, Bo, Flutie, Herschel, Rockne, and Heisman. Then there are the arenas of college football — the hallowed grounds that have played host to legendary moments over decades, the immovable icons that act as pilgrimage sites for devoted fans of our country’s most beloved sport. They’re known by their nicknames: “The Big House” in Ann Arbor Michigan, the “Colosseum” in Los Angeles, “The Shoe” in Columbus, Ohio, and of course “The Old Grey Lady”, Legion Field, right here in Birmingham Alabama.

City Council Meeting Recap

Every week for over 3 years, I wrote a brief recap of the most relevant items discussed at the Birmingham City Council meeting.

Videos

Honoring Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian

A little over 50 years ago, Birmingham City Hall was ground zero for the campaign of oppression against African-Americans in Birmingham and across the country. Everyday we come to work for the citizens in a building where – at one time -- African-Americans were not allowed to hold office. It’s a powerful reminder of when we collectively stood up and fought for justice and equality, and won.

Color Bham

For decades, the world has seen Birmingham in two colors: black and white. Our city’s history of division and struggle for equality and Civil Rights is well known and has been well documented.

But as Birmingham enters into a new era, with new leadership and vibrant changemakers devoting their time and energy to inspire hope, we are showing the world our true colors. The full spectrum of Birmingham’s beauty tells a more complete story of a city embracing its future. Thank you to Marcus Fetch and Redpath Creative for taking a donation from Councilor Darrell O'Quinn and turning it into something magical.

Build Up Ensley

Build UP is the nation’s first and only workforce development model that provides low-income youth with career-ready skills through paid apprenticeships with industry-aligned secondary and early-postsecondary academic coursework, leading them to become educated, credentialed, and empowered civic leaders, workers, homeowners and landlords.

COVID-19 PSA

We’ve seen you. Neighbors helping neighbors. Strangers looking out for one another. No one knew how this public health crisis would impact our lives, but Birmingham did not back down. We responded - together. We have a lot to do before we’re back to normal. It’s important to continue to wear face coverings out in public, and continue to abide by social distancing guidelines. Remembers - wash your hands, and spread nothing but love.