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Mimi K. Rohr

Oakland,CA

Summary

Highlights/Qualifications . Twenty years of writing and editing for local and international publications . Twelve years of community-leadership roles in Oakland, CA. . Strong communications skills and public-relations experience . Extensive organizational, office-management and fundraising expertise

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Principal

Rohr Communications
01.2022 - Current
  • Design and execute strategic communications plans for clients across various sectors
  • Develop and manage media relations, including crafting press releases and pitching story ideas to media outlets
  • Track and analyze legislative and regulatory developments affecting client operations, ensuring proactive responses
  • Provide nonprofit management services, including organizational strategy and capacity building

Correspondent

MONTCLARION NEWSPAPER
01.2012 - Current
  • Provided local news coverage, including feature, news and business stories

Editor In Chief

OCTAMEDIA
01.2006 - Current
  • Produce feature stories for global distribution, including web and other materials

Vice President of Public Affairs

The McConnell Group
01.2016 - 12.2021
  • Led strategic communications and public affairs initiatives for clients, including the Jobs and Housing Coalition
  • Monitored legislative and regulatory issues, advising clients on potential impacts and strategic responses
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with government officials, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders
  • Oversaw media relations, producing press materials, securing media coverage, and managing public messaging
  • Authored briefings, campaign materials, and press releases to support advocacy and communication efforts
  • Represented clients at industry events, conferences, and public forums, advocating for key initiatives
  • Directed nonprofit management, fundraising, and client development efforts to strengthen organizational impact

Correspondent

FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS
01.1992 - 12.1994
  • Covered natural gas and biotechnology industries for publication in the United Kingdom

Editor

USAID
01.1992 - 12.1993
  • Edited reports and educational materials on economic-development projects

Asset Sales Specialist

CITIBANK
01.1987 - 12.1988

Education

Master of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies

The American University

Bachelor of Arts - International Politics

The George Washington University
Washington, D.C.

Skills

  • Ethics and integrity
  • Consulting
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Planning and coordination
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Time management abilities

Communityexperience

  • Montclair Safety Improvement Council, Oakland, CA, 01/07, 12/12, Vice Chairperson, 01/10, 12/12, Secretary, 01/07, 12/10, Plan community outreach programs and public meetings., Manage public relations and serve as liaison with Oakland Police Department.
  • Montera Middle School PTO, 01/11, 12/12, Vice-President of Fundraising, Developed and implemented fundraising plan for school serving 900 students.
  • Jill Broadhurst Campaign for City Council District 4, 01/10, 12/10, Field Operations Manager, Managed all aspects of a grassroots political campaign, including outreach., Assisted with fundraising activities and reporting requirements.
  • Montclair Elementary School PTA, 01/01, 12/07, President, 01/05, 12/07, Other Roles, 01/01, 12/05, Managed fundraising, board issues, and work on capital-improvement projects., Served as a liaison and advocate between parents and the school district.

Highlightsqualifications

  • Twenty years of writing and editing for local and international publications
  • Twelve years of community-leadership roles in Oakland, CA.
  • Strong communications skills and public-relations experience
  • Extensive organizational, office-management and fundraising expertise

Timeline

Founder & Principal

Rohr Communications
01.2022 - Current

Vice President of Public Affairs

The McConnell Group
01.2016 - 12.2021

Correspondent

MONTCLARION NEWSPAPER
01.2012 - Current

Editor In Chief

OCTAMEDIA
01.2006 - Current

Correspondent

FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS
01.1992 - 12.1994

Editor

USAID
01.1992 - 12.1993

Asset Sales Specialist

CITIBANK
01.1987 - 12.1988

Bachelor of Arts - International Politics

The George Washington University

Master of Arts - Middle Eastern Studies

The American University
Mimi K. Rohr