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.

years of professional experience

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.

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.

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.

Connecticut College

New London

05.2001 -

Copy writing: Pithy, clear, impactful

Proactive pitching: Compelling, relational, effective

Thought leadership: Holistic, personal, authentic

Messaging: Persuasive, informative, memorable

Coaching: Dynamic, constructive, fun

Alumni of Bay Area Resource Generation Leadership

Wealth redistribution, economic justice, regional & state elections