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I am a strategic communications leader with deep experience in nonprofit, tech, and social justice sectors. I specialize in equity-centered storytelling, digital strategy, media relations, and team leadership. I have a proven track record amplifying mission-driven organizations through multi-channel campaigns. From leading campaigns at Warner Communications and Housing Works to building digital archives for underrepresented histories, I design narrative-driven strategies that advance health equity, housing justice, and social impact. I mentor teams, grow partnerships, and translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messages across earned, owned, and paid media.…I am a strategic communications leader with deep experience in nonprofit, tech, and social justice sectors. I specialize in equity-centered storytelling, digital strategy, media relations, and team leadership. I have a proven track record amplifying mission-driven organizations through multi-channel campaigns. From leading campaigns at Warner Communications and Housing Works to building digital archives for underrepresented histories, I design narrative-driven strategies that advance health equity, housing justice, and social impact. I mentor teams, grow partnerships, and translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messages across earned, owned, and paid media.

Jennifer Johnson Avril

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I am a strategic communications leader with deep experience in nonprofit, tech, and social justice sectors. I specialize in equity-centered storytelling, digital strategy, media relations, and team leadership. I have a proven track record amplifying mission-driven organizations through multi-channel campaigns. From leading campaigns at Warner Communications and Housing Works to building digital archives for underrepresented histories, I design narrative-driven strategies that advance health equity, housing justice, and social impact. I mentor teams, grow partnerships, and translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messages across earned, owned, and paid media.…I am a strategic communications leader with deep experience in nonprofit, tech, and social justice sectors. I specialize in equity-centered storytelling, digital strategy, media relations, and team leadership. I have a proven track record amplifying mission-driven organizations through multi-channel campaigns. From leading campaigns at Warner Communications and Housing Works to building digital archives for underrepresented histories, I design narrative-driven strategies that advance health equity, housing justice, and social impact. I mentor teams, grow partnerships, and translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messages across earned, owned, and paid media.

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I am a strategic communications leader with deep experience in nonprofit, tech, and social justice sectors. I specialize in equity-centered storytelling, digital strategy, media relations, and team leadership. I have a proven track record amplifying mission-driven organizations through multi-channel campaigns.

From leading campaigns at Warner Communications and Housing Works to building digital archives for underrepresented histories, I design narrative-driven strategies that advance health equity, housing justice, and social impact. I mentor teams, grow partnerships, and translate complex ideas into clear, accessible messages across earned, owned, and paid media.

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Work Experience

Account Director at Warner Communications

September 1, 2025 - Present

Direct PR, crisis communications, and rebranding campaigns for climate, legal, tech, and nonprofit clients, delivering on business goals and increasing brand success. Launch B2B LinkedIn campaigns, exceeding share-of-voice and engagement targets. Mentor junior staff and facilitate cross-agency collaboration. Contribute to agency growth and client retention, including five client wins and client revenue of approximately $750K/year.

Senior Account Manager at Warner Communications

February 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Led client programs, supported PR strategies, and ensured timely campaign execution across sectors; oversaw cross-agency collaboration and contributed to client retention and revenue.

Account Manager at Warner Communications

July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2025

Direct PR, crisis communications, and rebranding campaigns for climate, legal, tech, and nonprofit clients; launched B2B LinkedIn campaigns; mentored junior staff; facilitated cross-team collaboration.

Director of Advocacy Communications at Housing Works

June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022

Led integrated campaigns for health equity, housing justice, HIV/AIDS, and criminal justice reform; managed website redesign and rollout of CRM/digital organizing tools; oversaw internal and external storytelling, including media relations and executive messaging; trained staff and partners in narrative framing, media skills, and public speaking.

Project Lead at Hidden Histories Digital Archives Project

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Developed a digital archive showcasing underrepresented HIV/AIDS communities through interviews, media and ephemera; forged archival partnerships with William Way LGBT Center and NYU Bobst Library; authored successful grants for project funding and expansion.

Project Development Lead at Wildlight Productions

January 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

Led stakeholder engagement and UX content for “Unlocked,” an anti-stigma mental health platform; coordinated partnerships and managed fundraising reporting.

Strategic Communications Consultant at Wildlight Productions

September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Provided strategic public relations services to technology companies and non-profits in educational software, SaaS, healthcare, arts organizations, and more. Developed webinars and digital learning tools for clients.

Strategic Communications Consultant at Independent / Strategic Communications

September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018