Jodie Wilkerson

Assistant Director Of Communications at Nevada HAND, Inc

Jodie Wilkerson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Jodie currently serves as the Assistant Director of Communications at Nevada HAND, Inc, where they lead all internal and external communications strategies. Prior to this, they worked as a Human Resources Specialist at The WNET Group.

Before that, Jodie held a long-term role at The Town School, where they served as the Director of Communications. In this position, they partnered with various departments to create strategic and engaging communications for internal and external audiences. Jodie also played a key role in redesigning and producing virtual community events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jodie's earlier experiences include serving as the Director of Institutional Giving at the School of American Ballet and as an Assistant to the Associate Dean and Director of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. In these roles, they gained valuable skills in grant writing, database management, executive support, and event coordination.

Overall, Jodie has a strong background in communications, marketing, and administration, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective strategies.

Jodie Wilkerson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Music from the University of Puget Sound, where they attended from 1994 to 1998. Following this, they pursued a Master of Music degree in Music Performance at The University of New Mexico from 1998 to 2000.

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Las Vegas, United States

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Nevada HAND, Inc

Nevada HAND is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the development, management, and preservation of affordable housing. Through continuous growth, Nevada HAND has become the largest provider of its kind in the state of Nevada, currently owning and/or managing 35 apartment communities across the Las Vegas Valley that are home to over 7,900 seniors, working adults, and children. Resourceful development strategies and partnerships have allowed Nevada HAND to build, manage, and preserve apartment communities with rental costs below market rate. Nevada HAND employs over 200 individuals and is made up of distinct entities and departments, all working together to add their expertise and excellence to maximize the resident experience. Our departments include: • Real Estate Development identifies available property and project opportunities, develops strategies for partnerships, and secures funding for various initiatives. • HAND Construction Company (HCC) oversees the work of design professionals and sub-contractors to build highly functional and efficient properties. • HAND Property Management (HPM) manages the daily operation of the independent living multi-family and senior communities, including resident screening, leasing, and property maintenance. • Resident Services (RS) helps families and seniors by coordinating on-site programming and connecting residents with assistance programs and community organizations that can enhance overall quality of life. • HAND Senior Living (HSL) operates two unique affordable assisted living communities, Silver Sky and Silver Sky at Deer Springs, that feature around-the-clock care and assistance to seniors who need a higher level of care. • Corporate Administration houses business operations and management functions including accounting, regulatory compliance, resource development, information technology, payroll, marketing, and human resources.