Community-based Storytelling

The 519 | 2017–2020

Bringing organizational impact, community context, and public accountability.

Context

An anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and human-centered approach was central to the communications strategy of The 519. The flagship annual reports needed to effectively communicate the work across a complex mix of stakeholders, including members, government, donors, and partners, while holding the context in view.

My role

Narrative Strategy · Story gathering ·Writing · Creative Direction · Reporting · Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

What I did

• Led four consecutive annual reports.

• Shaped the narrative, editorial structure, and organizational storytelling.

• Brought together program activity, community context and organizational priorities into accessible communications while building a repeatable workflow.

Outcome

A consistent annual storytelling approach for communicating The 519’s work, priorities and public role.

Work completed while serving in communications leadership roles at The 519.