Wealth redistribution, economic justice, regional & state elections
Alexis Meisels
Communications Specialist
San Francisco
Summary
Enthusiastic, eagle-eyed, storyteller with over a decade of experience showcasing world changing ideas in the court of public opinion.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Communications
Change Consulting
01.2021 - Current
- Secure meaningful features promoting movements and leaders in social and racial justice. Clients include Black Futures Lab & Black to the Future Action Fund, California Black Freedom Fund, and California Donor Table.
- Develop and implement winning strategic campaigns for elections, proposed legislation, and research utilizing proactive pitches, op-eds, press releases and media events.
- Provide one-on-one media preparation and group trainings.
- Recent placements in Associated Press, Chronicle of Philanthropy, LA Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Politico. Frequent broadcast bookings on ReidOut, American Voices, and the Mehdi Hasan Show.
Consultant
Vivacious Change Communications
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Multi-media content creator, editorial planner, media sharpshooter and news analyst for progressive leaders and organizations.
- Established and grew digital footprints and public awareness of Liberation in a Generation, Songs for Good and Wildfires to Wildflowers.
- Lightbox Collaborative member; pitched bylines and news reports for the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Missouri Jobs for Justice, and UC Berkeley Labor Center.
Media Strategist
Mission North
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Developed influential campaigns that contributed to the growth of cybersecurity and data companies through top-tier broadcast and print feature coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Connecticut College
New London 05.2001 -
Skills
Copy writing: Pithy, clear, impactful
Affiliations
Alumni of Bay Area Resource Generation Leadership
Interests
Timeline
Senior Director of Communications
Change Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Consultant
Vivacious Change Communications
08.2019 - 01.2021
Media Strategist
Mission North
10.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
Connecticut College
05.2001 -
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