Armaní N. Washington

• Oversee press releases, articles, op-eds, and public endorsements that translate complex foreign policy and global development priorities into clear, nonpartisan messaging highlighting the national security, public health, and economic impact of U.S. foreign aid • Review and Support A4AL’s external communications strategy across earned media and digital platforms by coordinating with foreign policy experts and coalition partners to develop timely, data-informed content that elevates thought leadership among policymakers, journalists, and young professionals • Build, maintain, and refine targeted media lists and reporter relationships across foreign policy, national security, and development beats, tracking coverage and supporting strategic press outreach to maximize visibility and message discipline

• Draft, edit, and distribute press releases, articles, op-eds, and public endorsements that translate complex foreign policy and global development priorities into clear, nonpartisan messaging highlighting the national security, public health, and economic impact of U.S. foreign aid • Support A4AL’s external communications strategy across earned media and digital platforms by coordinating with foreign policy experts and coalition partners to develop timely, data-informed content that elevates thought leadership among policymakers, journalists, and young professionals • Build, maintain, and refine targeted media lists and reporter relationships across foreign policy, national security, and development beats, tracking coverage and supporting strategic press outreach to maximize visibility and message discipline

• Founded The Right Cadence, a strategic communications platform centered on wisdom, strategy, and clarity, serving spokespeople, press assistants, and communications professionals operating in government, corporate, legal, and media spaces • Design and deliver message frameworks, training, and advisory support that sharpen timing, tone, and narrative discipline, enabling communicators to speak with precision and authority in high-stakes environments • Partner with emerging and senior communicators to elevate their public voice, strengthen strategic judgment, and ensure messages land with credibility, restraint, and impact when it matters most

• Selected among top candidates to deliver keynote speeches at five major events including Chicago's Citywide Juneteenth Celebration, Alain Locke Charter School Commencement, NBCA Hall of Fame AYEL Scholar Weekend, Freedom Baptist Church Graduation Ceremony, and Howard University's Women on Campus series • Addressed audiences of 100–500 attendees on topics such as scholarship, Black womanhood, youth leadership, and the future of communications • Received personal commendation from leaders including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Howard University President Ben Vinson III, and the university’s Vice President • Wrote and performed original speeches that blended storytelling and social commentary, resonating with students, educators, families, and executives

• Draft compelling press releases, talking points, and key messaging materials to support public relations campaigns, strengthen media engagement, and ensure consistent communication across internal and external audiences • Develop and schedule multimedia content for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X, driving brand visibility and engagement through strategic storytelling aligned with current media and digital trends • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and external partners to gather content, maintain accurate media lists, and track press coverage, ensuring timely execution of communications projects and effective stakeholder outreach

• Manage in-studio control room operations, including video playback, audio enhancements, and visual elements to support hosts during live segments, ensuring a polished and engaging viewer experience • Collaborate with the Executive and Associate Producers on research, show rundowns, and commercial breaks, adapting quickly to the fast-paced environment of live talk show production • Partner closely with technical and audio producers across pre-production, live, and post-production phases, coordinating coverage, testing audio elements, operating cameras, and overseeing seamless commercial transitions

• Conduct engaging interviews and capture high-quality audio for daily radio broadcasts, skillfully editing content to enhance storytelling and supporting hosts in pre-recording interview preparation • Coordinate live, in-studio guest bookings and facilitate real-time story updates with featured guests, ensuring seamless live recordings and delivering comprehensive, dynamic coverage for breaking news • Perform in-depth research on trending news and diverse topics, curating impactful stories that resonate with the Howard University and DMV communities while appealing to a broad national audience.

• Curate detailed media search for any potential risk analysis while writing and editing the official write-ups and drafts of top viewing topics by Freddie Mac to be sent to different outlets for distribution • Update an organization chart to be distributed for the new percentages and data of mortgage rates, purchase applications, refinance applications, homeownership rates, foreclosure filings, Consumer Price Index, jobless claims, and more • Research through breaking media to find various coverage on a topic at hand to write up and organize media compilations for easy access to the Chief Administrations Office of Freddie Mac

• Served as the primary public spokesperson and brand ambassador, writing and delivering speeches for high- profile university events and leading a team of 25 • Led planning and execution of 30 campus-wide programs and signature events, overseeing communication, stakeholder engagement and logistics

Armaní Washington was selected to represent Howard University as a student ambassador. Armaní not only supplies touring students an experience of life on campus but highlights the true manner of a Howard Bison inside and out.

• Foster a cadence of informational communication between the school of communication student council by spearheading meetings among 6 council secretaries to help disseminate event information • Ideate event documentation to disseminate council-led event reports – to 7 student councils – to establish a reference playbook for future council members • Act as a representative of the school of communications by attending panels and events on the council’s behalf – to speak on coursework, past experiences, and overall educative topics – to inform students on upcoming events • Orchestrate unity and spark student involvement by crafting social media and email communication materials to inform school of communications students about events, resources, extra-curricular opportunities • Promote and position school of communications program offerings to maximize student awareness and provide equal opportunity across campus

• Curate Weekly segments that cater to the campus of Howard University and the DC community to elevate the voices of the students as well as residents within the neighboring area • Produce the studio show through pre-production, production, and post-production to ensure that stories are clear by continuing to push the mission of the studio show • Ideate weekly tasks for the studio producers, camera operators, Script-writer, Social media manager, Research Liasion, Editors, Anchors, and show director to make sure each role is performed correctly • Spearhead a team of 17 to secure a smooth-running show pre-production, production, and post-production to orchestrate an organized run of show • Storytell stories of peers within the Howard Univesity community and DC residents to provide information as well as spotlights to students to highlight the important news to keep viewers well up to date on current events

Armaní majored in Media, Broadcasting, & Journalism in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications. She is a part of amazing organizations that cater to my journalism future such as HUABJ, Spotlight TV Network, and much more. Armani is always eager to interview and engage with the students and faculty of the university. This school is preparing her to be the best in her many future fields.