Educational, Cultural, or Public Sector Communication

Professional Summary

Communicator with strategic insight and a strong public service ethic, specializing in education, cultural outreach, and inclusive storytelling. More than 10 years of experience supporting equity-focused communication in public institutions, community programs, and educational settings. Skilled in developing print and digital content that informs, builds trust, and reflects the diversity of the communities served. Grounded in public values, cross-cultural fluency, and clear, human-centered messaging.

Core Competencies

Professional Experience

Equity Advisory Committee Member
Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA • 2020–2025

Advise district leadership on equity planning and communication strategies impacting 20,000+ students.
Review district communications, policies, and community engagement frameworks.
Elevate multilingual and multicultural voices in school district outreach efforts.
Co-created Embrace the Spectrum, an LGBTQ+ visibility campaign with a communications calendar, awareness resources, and inclusive outreach tools.

Communication & Design Specialist
Portland, OR • 2015–Present

Produce educational and community-facing materials including signage, training kits, and staff communication tools.
Design content supporting student programs, equity initiatives, and district-wide engagement campaigns.
Develop internal guides and templates to improve accessibility, messaging consistency, and communication workflows.
Introduced AI-powered tools to streamline project intake and enhance public-facing content.

Multimedia & Communication Projects
Freelance / Academic & Nonprofit Initiatives • WA & OR • 2010–Present

Edited and published Always With Hope, a memoir by Lyudmila Oparina, and launched a companion website to share her story with global audiences.
Co-led Vancouver Arts LIVE, a cultural platform connecting local artists and audiences through storytelling and digital engagement.
Directed messaging for Foster Washington, a statewide campaign promoting foster care awareness and reform.
Designed inclusive communication for public health, environmental awareness, and nonprofit initiatives.

Earlier Experience

Video Production Specialist – Clark/Vancouver Television (CVTV), 1996–2001: Produced public programming, council broadcasts, and educational content for community television.
Digital Media Specialist – Educational Service District 112, 2001–2015: Created video and digital content for classroom enrichment, staff training, and public information.

Education

M.A., Strategic Communication – Washington State University, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication (2019)
B.A., Digital Technology and Culture – Washington State University Vancouver (2011)
A.A.S., Television Production and Digital Communication – Mt. Hood Community College (1997)

Honors & Awards

Spirit of ESD Award – For contributions to education and collaborative service.
Communicator Award of Excellence – For media design and storytelling projects.
Excellence in Leadership – For positive contributions to student media and campus communication.

Community & Languages

LGBTQ+ advocate and public school volunteer
Fluent in English and Russian

Interested in working together?
Let’s talk about how I can support your goals through strategic communication and community-centered storytelling.

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