SHANIQUA GIBSON
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record in community engagement, climate education, and program management. Adept at leading diverse teams, developing innovative initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships to advance the mission of organizations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ohio State Director
Action For The Climate Emergency
05.2023 - Current
- Lead comprehensive youth centered community engagement and education programs focusing on climate change and reducing Ohio's carbon footprint
- Develop and implement strategic campaigns, including mission-based messaging, ensuring effective communication with diverse yaudiences.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the campaign & program development process, contributing to engaging and educational experiences.
- Manage multimedia/digital resources to create engaging educational content for social media platforms
- Conducted volunteer training and evaluation to ensure high-quality interactions and effective representation of those most impacted by climate change.
- Successfully contributed to revenue generation efforts, aligning programs with strategic goals while managing and optimizing Ohio program budgets.
Ohio Organizing Manager
Action For The Climate Emergency
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded statewide campaigns, achieving increased awareness and engagement among diverse communities.
- Established and maintained partnerships with local government and community leaders to promote legislative changes.
- Developed and executed strategies for program growth, successfully launching efficient voter registration programs.
- Managed, trained, and supported a diverse team of community organizers and canvassers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Worked closely with the Board of Directors on budget development, expense monitoring, and organizational compliance.
Civic Engagement Program Manager
Action For The Climate Emergency
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Launched a smooth and efficient voter registration program.
- Maintained awareness of budget and shifting priorities to align with goal planning and execution.
- Established and maintained workflows, procedures and reports for statewide program and shared learning across national programs.
- Identified measurable goals and milestones to evaluate programmatic progress.
- Managed, trained and supported diverse team of 2 community organizers and 10 paid canvassers.
Program Coordinator
Community Economic Development Association Of MI
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated community workshops and training programs, emphasizing professional development and equitable community practices.
- Managed administrative logistics of event planning, including recruitment, budget management, and content development.
- Conducted research, prepared reports, and utilized data collection and analysis skills to assess program success.
Community Organizer
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Michigan
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Promoted reproductive justice through advocacy, political organizing and coalition building
- Lead collaborative efforts with community organizations, local government and elected officials to facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of underrepresented communities.
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including recruitment, budget management and content development
- Recruit, hire and supervise interns and volunteers
Education
Master of Urban Planning - Community Development
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication & Technology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2015
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Community Engagement and Program Development
- Partnership Development and Management
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Digital Content Creation
- Communications and Public Relations
- Climate and Environmental Justice Research and Advocacy
Affiliations
- Committee Chair, Justice Equity Diversity & Inclusion (ACE), 2022 - current
- Committee Member, Racial Equity (Ohio Climate & Clean Energy Coalition), 2022 - current
- Committee Member, Diversity Equity & Inclusion (CEDAM), 2021
- Board Member, Michigan Association of Planning, 2018 - 2020
Timeline
Ohio State Director
Action For The Climate Emergency
05.2023 - Current
Ohio Organizing Manager
Action For The Climate Emergency
08.2022 - 05.2023
Civic Engagement Program Manager
Action For The Climate Emergency
07.2021 - 08.2022
Program Coordinator
Community Economic Development Association Of MI
11.2020 - 07.2021
Community Organizer
Planned Parenthood Advocates Of Michigan
06.2019 - 07.2021
Master of Urban Planning - Community Development
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication & Technology
Bowling Green State University
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