Akilah W.

Akilah W. is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as the Senior Communications Manager at the Evanston Community Foundation since August 2022, previously holding the position of Communications Manager. Prior experience includes roles as Social Media Manager at Chappell Communications Group and Program Coordinator at the Center for Law and Justice. Additionally, Akilah gained experience as a Graduate Student Intern at the New York State Office of Mental Health and as a Policy Fellow at the Northeast Charter Schools Network. Previous positions also include Legislative Intern at New York StateWatch, Marketing Intern at Twice Media Productions, and a volunteer role at the Democratic Party of Virginia. Akilah's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communications and Business Management from Hampton University and a Master of Public Administration in Political Science from the University at Albany.