Ebony Carter
DECATUR,GA
Summary
Government relations and stakeholder engagement specialist with demonstrated expertise serving as liaison between government agencies, academic institutions, and community partners. Skilled in building trust with elected and appointed officials, tracking policy developments across multiple jurisdictions, and coordinating high-impact programs that advance organizational priorities. Track record includes managing partnerships with 35+ local health departments, 15+ universities across three continents, and federal agencies including the U.S. Department of State and USAID. Known for translating complex policy into accessible stakeholder communications and implementing metrics-based evaluation systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Team Lead, Global Labor Affairs Engagement
ICF
03.2023 - Current
- Served as liaison between the U.S. Department of Labor and government partners, including the U.S. Department of State, USAID, and international organizations, coordinating cross-sector initiatives and advising leadership on strategic engagement across 131 countries.
- Built and managed partnerships with 15+ universities and academic institutions in West Africa, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia to strengthen research collaboration and grassroots engagement on global labor rights issues, demonstrating capacity to cultivate productive institutional relationships.
- Tracked and analyzed government and policy developments across multiple jurisdictions, proactively identifying emerging trends, partnership opportunities, and engagement priorities that shaped bilateral discussions and foreign assistance strategies.
- Provided regular strategic briefings to senior leadership on government affairs developments, stakeholder engagement outcomes, and partnership opportunities.
- Coordinated high-visibility stakeholder events, including the Iqbal Masih Award, international report launches, and press briefings, engaging elected and appointed officials, embassy representatives, NGOs, and institutional partners.
- Developed executive briefing materials and talking points for leadership use in interagency, congressional, and international engagements.
- Managed comprehensive engagement tracking and reporting systems, monitoring metrics across platforms and achieving a 22% increase in newsletter subscriptions and 200% increase in LinkedIn engagement through data-driven narrative strategy and audience segmentation.
- Assessed and advised on community organization partnerships and program participation, recommending strategic actions that advanced mission objectives and strengthened institutional credibility.
- Coordinated engagement strategies across multiple geographic locations and international offices, ensuring consistent messaging and stakeholder alignment.
- Led strategic communications for flagship initiatives including the Trade and Development Act Report, TVPRA List, and SourceRight platform, coordinating cross-sector visibility and engagement strategies.
Senior Writer & Communications
Strategic Innovative Solutions (CDC)
09.2020 - 03.2023
- Coordinated with 35+ state and local health departments and community organizations to implement CDC's Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Program, serving as primary liaison between federal, state, and local partners to advance early detection and brain health initiatives.
- Built strategic partnerships with community organizations in rural and underserved areas, developing culturally tailored outreach materials and engagement strategies that advanced equitable access to cognitive health information.
- Designed and implemented multi-stakeholder public health campaigns reaching an estimated 3.5 million Americans annually, coordinating across government, nonprofit, and community sectors to maximize impact and program reach.
- Developed partner toolkits and engagement resources aligned with CDC's Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map, enhancing stakeholder capacity and strengthening institutional partnerships across diverse jurisdictions.
- Tracked and reported engagement metrics and program outcomes to CDC leadership, presenting strategic recommendations that informed future funding priorities and outreach direction.
- Provided analytics oversight for web and social platforms, ensuring message consistency and measuring stakeholder engagement across communication channels.
Communications Specialist
GDiT
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed a multi-stakeholder public-private partnership involving CDC, CDC Foundation, GHC3, and KIPP Charter Schools, coordinating communication and outreach strategies across government, nonprofit, and educational sectors to implement the Back 2 School pilot program.
- Cultivated trust and participation in underserved communities by consulting with epidemiologists and behavioral scientists to develop ethical engagement strategies for high-transmission, under-resourced areas—strengthening community relationships and program compliance.
- Served as liaison between technical experts and community stakeholders, translating complex epidemiological data into accessible, plain-language content while maintaining scientific integrity for CDC's public-facing Seroprevalence Surveillance communications.
- Tracked and analyzed public sentiment data through social media monitoring to assess community comprehension of public health messaging, enabling proactive and corrective responses to misinformation.
- Provided strategic onboarding and change-management support to newly deployed staff, establishing standardized operating procedures, task-tracking systems, and communication frameworks that improved operational efficiency across teams.
- Coordinated stewardship activities between CDC leadership, external partners, and community stakeholders to advance program goals and maintain partnership alignment.
Health Communications
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Built strategic stakeholder relationships across scientific branches and leadership, serving as primary liaison for communications initiatives and coordinating engagement activities across a 200+ person division.
- Tracked and reported division-wide engagement metrics, utilizing embedded analytics to assess program performance, identify high-demand topics, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership on a consistent basis.
- Coordinated high-impact programming and events in partnership with multiple departments, including Diversity & Inclusion, professional development, and team-building initiatives that served diverse audiences.
Community Health Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Cultivated relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and international development partners to advance educational and community development initiatives, demonstrating capacity to build trust and productive partnerships across cultural and institutional contexts.
- Served as liaison between U.S. government programming and local stakeholders, coordinating with ministry officials, school administrators, and community organizations to implement sustainable education initiatives.
- Designed and implemented community-based programs while navigating complex stakeholder environments, adapting engagement strategies to local cultural contexts and institutional structures.
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops and training programs, translating technical content for diverse audiences including government officials, educators, and community members.
- Documented program impact and stakeholder engagement activities, producing reports and communications materials that informed organizational strategy and demonstrated program value to government and donor partners.
Education
Master of Arts - Eastern European Studies
La Salle University
08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - History
Clark Atlanta University
12.2006
Personal Information
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Armenian
Professional Working
Ukrainian
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Team Lead, Global Labor Affairs Engagement
ICF
03.2023 - Current
Senior Writer & Communications
Strategic Innovative Solutions (CDC)
09.2020 - 03.2023
Communications Specialist
GDiT
09.2020 - 04.2021
Health Communications
Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, CDC
06.2018 - 12.2019
Community Health Volunteer
United States Peace Corps
08.2014 - 09.2016
Master of Arts - Eastern European Studies
La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Clark Atlanta University