I’m a communications and narrative strategist with 10+ years of experience building audiences, shaping stories, and growing engagement across digital platforms. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content that connects with real people and drives action. My work spans campaigns, cultural organizations, and mission-driven teams, where I’ve led social strategy, built content systems, and developed messaging that translates across platforms and audiences. I’m especially strong at creating structure where there isn’t one—helping teams clarify voice, streamline content production, and show up consistently online. I’ve led multi-channel communications across social, email, and digital campaigns, working closely with teams and partners to shape cohesive storytelling and grow reach. My focus is always the same: strong narrative, clear voice, and content that actually resonates.

Emi Mwendapole

I’m a communications and narrative strategist with 10+ years of experience building audiences, shaping stories, and growing engagement across digital platforms. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content that connects with real people and drives action. My work spans campaigns, cultural organizations, and mission-driven teams, where I’ve led social strategy, built content systems, and developed messaging that translates across platforms and audiences. I’m especially strong at creating structure where there isn’t one—helping teams clarify voice, streamline content production, and show up consistently online. I’ve led multi-channel communications across social, email, and digital campaigns, working closely with teams and partners to shape cohesive storytelling and grow reach. My focus is always the same: strong narrative, clear voice, and content that actually resonates.

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I’m a communications and narrative strategist with 10+ years of experience building audiences, shaping stories, and growing engagement across digital platforms. I specialize in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling content that connects with real people and drives action.

My work spans campaigns, cultural organizations, and mission-driven teams, where I’ve led social strategy, built content systems, and developed messaging that translates across platforms and audiences. I’m especially strong at creating structure where there isn’t one—helping teams clarify voice, streamline content production, and show up consistently online.

I’ve led multi-channel communications across social, email, and digital campaigns, working closely with teams and partners to shape cohesive storytelling and grow reach. My focus is always the same: strong narrative, clear voice, and content that actually resonates.

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Work Experience

Senior Brand & Content Manager at Public Wise
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Led Public Wise's external communications and built a scalable, cross-channel brand and content ecosystem (email, social media, newsletters) to support civic initiatives and fundraising. Drove audience growth, coordinated multi-team campaigns, and ensured a consistent, mission-aligned brand voice across communications and donor engagement.
Partnerships Manager at Public Wise
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Managed a $2M+ civic engagement fund, established grantmaking and partnership infrastructure, and led onboarding and ongoing relationship management with 100+ partner organizations to scale civic tech initiatives and advocacy work.
Political Coordinator / Partnerships Manager at One Vote at a Time / Master Plan Production
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Built a national candidate recruitment and endorsement pipeline for progressive campaigns, coordinating outreach and partnerships across multiple states and stakeholders to advance civic objectives.
Creative Business Strategist at Jaquel Knight Creative Agency
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Supported early-stage brand development, partnerships strategy, and audience growth for entertainment and creative projects; advised on business strategy and go-to-market positioning for creative initiatives.
Startup Incubator Participant at Digital Undivided
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2018
Selected for digitalundivided’s competitive entrepreneurship incubator; launched a wide-range of investor-facing materials, growth strategies, and founder support programs for Black and Latinx founders.
ESOL Teacher at Various International Education Settings
August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Designed and delivered language instruction across international education settings; developed ESOL curriculum and facilitated teacher training and onboarding to strengthen instructional consistency.

Education

B.A. at Emory University
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026

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Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services