Ruth Jean-Marie

• Write for publications including Time Magazine, The Haitian Times, Essence, Ebony, Hyperallergic, AHUS, and The Art Newspaper • Write engaging and thoughtful features, profiles and reviews on Haitian identity and diaspora issues • Conduct original interviews to produce in-depth features that challenge dominant narratives • Craft sharp, editorial content exploring themes of justice through a culturally grounded lens • Collaborate with editor to develop storytelling that bridges politics, contemporary news and unique perspectives

• Design and implemented integrated communications campaigns to promote the organization’s goals, maximizing visibility and awareness through digital, print, and social media channels • Manage strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that communication efforts support the mission and vision • Nike: Co-created a sneaker with Nike based on the Haitian Revolution; Owned end to end production process for one of a kind design; product produced $80K+ in sales and sold out within four days of execution of go-to-market strategy • NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: Consulted with DOHMH to address pipeline issues; attracted stakeholders to city-wide mental health initiative • Haitian American Caucus: Led organization’s transition into growth stage and increased capacity by onboarding over one dozen volunteers, employees and maintained partnerships for new initiatives that resulted in increased funding of $60K • Supported aspects of external- and internal-facing writing projects, including reports, blog posts, social media, messaging documents, employee communications, and associated creative content • Designed and implemented integrated communications campaigns to promote the organization’s goals, maximizing visibility and awareness through digital, print, and social media channels • Managed strategic relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that communication efforts support the mission and vision

• Wrote speeches, scripts, op-eds, and other products for the organization’s CEO and other leaders under the supervision of the VP of Marketing • Navigated a complex review process that involved tight deadlines and the resolution of feedback from leadership and executives • Spearheaded the development and execution of a years-long communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and enhancing stakeholder engagement • Collaborated with various stakeholders to develop a range of communications deliverables in support of internal speaking engagements, external public appearances, media placements, video messages and other opportunities to support organization’s brand elevation

•Taught high school scholars critical writing techniques in preparation for university •Wrote and developed curriculum for high school aged scholars •Translated technical material to be palatable to broad audiences

• Provided freelance interpretation services, facilitating clear communication between clients and multilingual audiences across legal and policy professionals

• Produced op-eds on intersection of technology, diversity and civil society • Established processes and methodologies for tracking assignments, approvals, conducting research, information gathering and content development according to established deadlines • Led communication efforts in support of organization’s goals and strategic plan including selling cloud computing software

• Led Mayor and First Lady of New York City’s commission for a social impact based advisory council including 50 subject matter experts; resulted in 40 page directory of assets and 100+ page data-based report to Mayor highlighting suggestions to correct systematic errors • Wrote talking points for First Lady of NYC, commissioners and deputy commissioners to shape public perception • Spearheaded external communication for 8.3 million stakeholders • Collaborated with senior leadership to finalize briefings for public speaking engagements • Worked with a diverse group of colleagues in program teams, leadership teams, state offices, and the communications divisions to align on goals, conduct research, and create written products that advanced the goals of the City of New York

• Designed and defined metrics to determine long term efficacy of strategies implemented to maintain sustainability • Implemented asset-based community development plan that supported underdeveloped communities abroad • Conducted research and developed strategies to address community sustainability and capacity-building needs in Haiti, focusing on poverty and international development

• Conducted background research and produced daily briefs/external communications for Consulate and Diplomatic offices

• Wrote, reviewed and edited school-wide curriculum for 120 students, enhancing educational access and fostering community engagement • Taught middle school scholars mechanics of English Language Arts

Designed an emancipatory research project exploring and advocating for creative solutions to poverty in Haiti; Conducted field research exploring ways in which various mechanisms including dignity, technology and inclusive economics could be employed in developing nations INTERNATIONAL FIELD RESEARCH: The Preservation of Dignity Through Human Rights Law| Haiti The Effect of History on Modern Day Law | Cuba The Pitfalls and Promises and International Justice | The Netherlands | Serbia | Bosnia Examining the Implications of Conflicting Legal Practices | Ghana

Double Major in Philosophy, Politics and Law and Africana Studies; Dean's List

Conducted interviews with key stakeholders to gather in-depth information; researched, investigated and analyzed information concerning the impact of conficting policy on general population