Jake A.

Jake A. has a diverse range of work experience in various communication and leadership roles. Their most recent role, starting in May 2023, is as the Head of PR/Communications for LinkNYC at Intersection Co. Before that, they served as the Head of Communications at Mayors Migration Council from March 2022 to May 2023. From June 2021 to March 2022, Jake was the Director of Communications for NYC Care at NYC Health + Hospitals. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Digital Strategy at Mercury from September 2020 to June 2021. Jake also has experience in the public sector, having served as a Digital Writer & Producer at the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs from July 2018 to September 2020. Jake has also worked in nonprofit organizations, including LitWorld, where they were a Storytelling & Advocacy Coordinator from December 2017 to July 2018. Additionally, Jake gained international experience through fellowship programs, such as being a Boren Language Fellow at the American Institute of Indian Studies from January 2017 to December 2017, and a Fulbright-Nehru English Teaching Assistant at the U.S. Consulate in Kolkata, India from June 2014 to May 2015.

Jake A. has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English with a focus on Creative Writing from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. Jake attended The New School, where they earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing, specializing in Poetry. The specific start and end years for both degrees were not provided.