Tajahnaé Stocker
Portland,OR
Summary
Creative storyteller and community builder with a passion for using media to connect, engage, and inspire. My work blends community engagement, relationship management, and advocacy with a deep love for storytelling and digital spaces. I use data-driven insights and creative strategy to foster meaningful connections, solve problems, and amplify voices. I’m driven by the belief that storytelling can build community, spark change, and create more inclusive, impactful spaces.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Engagement Manager
Oregon Ranked Choice Voting & Yes on 117
Portland, OR
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with over 130 organizations, businesses, and community groups, ensuring seamless communication and engagement.
- Acted as a public-facing representative, addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing information to various stakeholders.
- Implemented and managed databases to track community interactions, user feedback, and engagement trends, optimizing outreach strategies.
- Led and facilitated meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholder goals.
- Utilized digital tools to create outreach materials, presentations, and reports that enhanced user experience and campaign visibility.
Anti-Hunger Policy Advocate, Thriving Campaign & Youth Justice Policy Advocate Just Campaign
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Wichita, KS
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Lead a coalition of 30+ diverse members, partners, and impacted Kansans for relationship building, policy education, and local and state action, with the goal of eradicating hunger in Kansas.
- Spearheaded client/community engagement efforts, ensuring stakeholders had the necessary resources and knowledge to take action.
- Lead the coalition meetings, drafted the agenda, facilitated the meetings, delegated tasks, and followed up on results.
- Collaborated with the policy research analyst to compile data to create the South-Central Kansas hunger report and the SNAP in the BIPOC community hunger report.
- Developed a deep understanding and expertise in food assistance programs available in Kansas, and developed a deep understanding and expertise in federal programs such as SNAP, child nutrition programs, and Summer Food Service Programs.
- Developed a deep understanding and expertise on youth shackling, fines and fees, and how they impacted families and youth in Kansas.
- Provided direct support and guidance to individuals navigating complex food assistance programs, advocating for equitable access.
- Coordinated large-scale events and training sessions to enhance stakeholder education and engagement.
African American Outreach Coordinator
Storytime Village Inc.
Wichita, KS
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Created the African American Literacy Coalition & social justice blueprint to move the needle in childhood literacy.
- Designed and executed outreach strategies to improve community engagement and service accessibility.
- Managed project coordination, including client communication, social media engagement, and event planning.
- Secured a $300,000 grant to expand literacy initiatives, showcasing strong proposal writing and strategic planning skills.
Production Manager Intern
Storytime Village Inc.
Wichita, KS
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Responsible for the planning, execution, and logistics of filming.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Coordinated work of lighting and sound crews to streamline production operations.
- Studied scripts and made revisions and changes for improvement to produce highly successful programs.
- Edited stories and segments to fit within required timeframes.
Education
Emerging Leaders Fellowship -
CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies & CCNY Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership
09.2022
Certificate - Storytelling Academy
Re:Power
10-2021
Bachelors of General Studies - Ethnic Studies, Women Studies, Political Science Minor, Communication
Wichita State University
12-2020
Fellow - Ignite Change Fellowship
EMILY's List
08.2020
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems: EveryAction, NGP, Mondaycom
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Public Speaking and Facilitation
- Conflict resolution and active listening
- Strong interpersonal connections
- Content creation tools
- Social media posting
- Influencer collaboration
- Podcast production
- Social media management
Timeline
Community Engagement Manager
Oregon Ranked Choice Voting & Yes on 117
02.2024 - 11.2024
Anti-Hunger Policy Advocate, Thriving Campaign & Youth Justice Policy Advocate Just Campaign
Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
05.2021 - 10.2023
African American Outreach Coordinator
Storytime Village Inc.
01.2021 - 05.2021
Production Manager Intern
Storytime Village Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2020
Emerging Leaders Fellowship -
CUNY School of Labor & Urban Studies & CCNY Colin Powell School for Civic & Global Leadership
Certificate - Storytelling Academy
Re:Power
Bachelors of General Studies - Ethnic Studies, Women Studies, Political Science Minor, Communication
Wichita State University
Fellow - Ignite Change Fellowship
EMILY's List
References
References available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
- ICT Community Fridge Project, Wichita, KS, 08/20 - 09/22
- Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, Wichita, KS, 11//21 - 12/22
- Kansas Birth Justice Action, Board Chair, Wichita, KS, 07/22 - 07/23
- Healthy Corner Store Initiative, Steering Committee, Wichita, KS, 09/01/22 - 01/23
- Jalon for Kansas, HD 65, Treasurer, Wichita, KS, 11/22
- Constitutional Abortion Amendment, Volunteer, Wichita, KS, 05/22 - 11/22
References
References available upon request.
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