University of East Anglia

University of Washington

North Seattle Community College

Communication strategist (pronouns: she-her)

Minerva Strategies

Partner and Vice President

Minerva Strategies provides clients a high-value combination of strategic thinking and effective execution. We offer a range of services including:
•	Content strategy and development
•	Multichannel communication planning
•	Branding, messaging, and positioning
•	Media relations
•	Social media strategy and execution
•	Crisis and change communication
•	Communication capacity and systems strengthening

Vice President

•	Communication in Policy and Global Education: Op-eds, Legislative index monitoring, etc.
•	Edit content for monthly newsletters, reports, and marketing information
•	Conduct people of interest interviews to contribute to monthly newsletters

Global Washington

Communication Fellow

Project Manager for the 2012 Muslim's Lobby Day for Washington State:
•	Headed the event planning efforts for the coordination of all event activities for the over 200     members of the Washington Muslim Community.
•	Secured nearly $3,000 in local business sponsorships in a limited timeframe.
•	Coordinated with over 30 State Senators and Representatives to schedule appointments with their constituents within a limited 3 hour timeframe.
•	Created a database to organize the 200+ online, in-person, and telephone registration submissions of event participants.
•	Evaluated stakeholder feedback to determine how future Lobby Days could be improved.
•	Ensured future lobby day success by developing a detailed Lobby Day Planning Manual.

Council on American Islamic Relations, Washington

Operations Intern

Program Evaluation, Donor Communications

•	Consulted for Syrian microfinance NGO designed to promote entrepreneurship among disadvantaged youth
•	Duties include: Drafting Progress reports for international donors and the organization’s Development goals, organizing volunteers, and planning outreach initiatives

BIDAYA

Consultant

Instructed English classes for professional students
Also December 2008-August 2009

Skills developed: Communication to groups and awareness of group dynamics, creativity within strict organizational standards, resourcefulness, anticipation of problems before they arise, conflict resolution, and self-management

Sara Veltkamp