Christian Appalachian Project
Tina Bryson has a diverse range of work experience, spanning multiple industries and roles. Tina began their professional career as a Public Information Officer at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, where they assisted in the development of marketing campaigns and served as a spokesperson. Tina then worked as a Publication Editor and Desktop Publisher at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, where they managed the production of a weekly newsletter and developed story ideas. Tina went on to serve as a Production Editor at the American Library Association, editing technical journals and newsletters. Tina then worked as a News Editor at Ohio University, where they edited and produced a weekly print publication and coordinated the production of a quarterly publication. Tina later became a Freelance Writer and Speaker at Bryson Communications, promoting speaking engagements and writing promotional material. Tina then worked as a Program Director at First Baptist Church Winchester, managing community events and training programs for children. Tina also served as a UK Alumni Project Coordinator at the University of Kentucky, where they wrote biographies of notable African-American alumni. Currently, they are working as the Assistant Director of Communications at the Christian Appalachian Project, where they oversee the organization's marketing and communications functions and manages the organizational brand and media relations.
Tina Bryson obtained their Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Howard University, where they studied from 1987 to 1991. Tina furthered their education at Marquette University, earning a Master's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from 1995 to 1997.
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Christian Appalachian Project
For over 50 years, Christian Appalachian Project has served the people of Appalachia by building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love. Our work started when Reverend Ralph W. Beiting, a Catholic priest from northern Kentucky, was assigned to pastor a large portion of east-central Kentucky. Through his outreach, he witnessed tremendous poverty in Appalachia. He saw children weak from hunger, families beaten down by hardship, seniors living in fear and isolation, and communities desperate for hope. With the help of family and friends, he provided food, clothing, and other essentials to neighbors in need. What started small quickly grew, and Christian Appalachian Project was founded in 1964. Through donor support, dedicated volunteers, and a selfless staff, CAP now touches the lives of more than 1 million people each year. By working with other local food banks and humanitarian service providers, our reach extends to parts of all 13 states of the Appalachian region, including Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The mission of Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) is building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ's love through service in Appalachia.