Hi, I’m Kierra Parham, a communications and marketing professional based in El Paso. I lead media relations and digital strategies for Joy Center, blending public relations with growth tactics to expand influence locally and globally. I’m passionate about creating engaging content, growing audiences, and turning ideas into conversion-friendly online experiences. I’ve built and scaled teams, developed content calendars, managed events, and partnered with leadership to align messaging with mission. My experience spans education, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, with a track record in YouTube growth, social media expansion, web design, and marketing automation.

Kierra Parham

Hi, I’m Kierra Parham, a communications and marketing professional based in El Paso. I lead media relations and digital strategies for Joy Center, blending public relations with growth tactics to expand influence locally and globally. I’m passionate about creating engaging content, growing audiences, and turning ideas into conversion-friendly online experiences. I’ve built and scaled teams, developed content calendars, managed events, and partnered with leadership to align messaging with mission. My experience spans education, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, with a track record in YouTube growth, social media expansion, web design, and marketing automation.

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Hi, I’m Kierra Parham, a communications and marketing professional based in El Paso. I lead media relations and digital strategies for Joy Center, blending public relations with growth tactics to expand influence locally and globally. I’m passionate about creating engaging content, growing audiences, and turning ideas into conversion-friendly online experiences.

I’ve built and scaled teams, developed content calendars, managed events, and partnered with leadership to align messaging with mission. My experience spans education, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, with a track record in YouTube growth, social media expansion, web design, and marketing automation.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Media Relations at Joy Center
June 1, 2025 - Present
Directs media relations, digital strategy, and communications for Joy Center and affiliated leaders; writes press releases to secure speaking engagements, promote books, and generate media coverage for events and initiatives; led YouTube growth and monetization, expanded social reach, designed websites, and built marketing funnels to drive visibility and revenue.
Marketing Coordinator at Genesis Digital, LLC
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Collaborated with Marketing Team to develop and implement integrated marketing plans across brand, content, social media, digital, and analytics; managed content calendars; coordinated paid media placements; analyzed campaigns to refine strategies; ensured adherence to budgets and KPIs.
Community Engagement Ambassador at Genesis Digital LLC
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Developed creative strategies, produced engaging content, moderated large Facebook communities (62,000+ members), hosted online and offline events, represented the brand, and used short-form videos to educate and engage audiences.
Activity Leader at YWCA
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Created STEM and SEL lesson plans, organized mentorship groups, planned community engagement events, recruited students, and supported program delivery.
Library Aide at Socorro Independent School District
December 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Supported library program operations, assisted at-risk students, documented logs, provided customer service, and performed duties as assigned.
Administrative Assistant at IDEA Public Schools
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Managed social media accounts, organized community events, handled principal’s correspondence, screened applicants, reconciled expenses, and performed other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2023
Associate of Arts in Communications at El Paso Community College
August 1, 2016 - July 1, 2018
High School Diploma at J.M. Hanks High School
August 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
TABC Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Food Handler Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet