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I am an educator and communications professional with extensive experience teaching at the City University of New York and NYC Department of Education, focusing on public speaking, oral communications, humanities, and writing-intensive curricula. I design courses, provide individualized feedback, and integrate cultural relevance to engage diverse student populations. Beyond the classroom I have led HIV/AIDS prevention and health program initiatives, supervised staff, and directed external communications for nonprofit organizations. I have helped secure funding, organized conferences, and developed outreach campaigns, applying strategic communication skills to educate, advocate, and drive impact for communities in Harlem and Boston.…I am an educator and communications professional with extensive experience teaching at the City University of New York and NYC Department of Education, focusing on public speaking, oral communications, humanities, and writing-intensive curricula. I design courses, provide individualized feedback, and integrate cultural relevance to engage diverse student populations. Beyond the classroom I have led HIV/AIDS prevention and health program initiatives, supervised staff, and directed external communications for nonprofit organizations. I have helped secure funding, organized conferences, and developed outreach campaigns, applying strategic communication skills to educate, advocate, and drive impact for communities in Harlem and Boston.

Craig De Lano Cobb

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I am an educator and communications professional with extensive experience teaching at the City University of New York and NYC Department of Education, focusing on public speaking, oral communications, humanities, and writing-intensive curricula. I design courses, provide individualized feedback, and integrate cultural relevance to engage diverse student populations. Beyond the classroom I have led HIV/AIDS prevention and health program initiatives, supervised staff, and directed external communications for nonprofit organizations. I have helped secure funding, organized conferences, and developed outreach campaigns, applying strategic communication skills to educate, advocate, and drive impact for communities in Harlem and Boston.…I am an educator and communications professional with extensive experience teaching at the City University of New York and NYC Department of Education, focusing on public speaking, oral communications, humanities, and writing-intensive curricula. I design courses, provide individualized feedback, and integrate cultural relevance to engage diverse student populations. Beyond the classroom I have led HIV/AIDS prevention and health program initiatives, supervised staff, and directed external communications for nonprofit organizations. I have helped secure funding, organized conferences, and developed outreach campaigns, applying strategic communication skills to educate, advocate, and drive impact for communities in Harlem and Boston.

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I am an educator and communications professional with extensive experience teaching at the City University of New York and NYC Department of Education, focusing on public speaking, oral communications, humanities, and writing-intensive curricula. I design courses, provide individualized feedback, and integrate cultural relevance to engage diverse student populations.

Beyond the classroom I have led HIV/AIDS prevention and health program initiatives, supervised staff, and directed external communications for nonprofit organizations. I have helped secure funding, organized conferences, and developed outreach campaigns, applying strategic communication skills to educate, advocate, and drive impact for communities in Harlem and Boston.

Skills

Copywriting

Leadership

Branding

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Branding

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Professor at The City University of New York

January 1, 2007 - Present

Teach communications courses to college students, including Public Speaking and Oral Communications; provide lectures and individual feedback to enhance students' communication skills; develop and adapt syllabi; teach Humanities with cultural relevance and Digital Game Design as a Writing Intensive course.

Program Supervisor at Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009

Managed HIV/AIDS and substance abuse prevention, education, and treatment programs; supervised a 7-person staff including outreach, case management, and emergency food pantry operations; doubled Emergency Food Pantry within one year; developed local communications campaigns and outreach events to raise visibility, clients, and funding.

Public Policy Director at Harlem Directors Group

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2005

Led external communications for policy-based initiatives on HIV/AIDS prevention, education, and treatment in Harlem; facilitated conferences, public hearings, and advocacy activities at local, state, and national levels; coordinated logistics for conferences and events; developed health screening projects and funded programs.

Program Manager of Prevention, Education, Treatment & Health Center Testing at Dimock Community Health Center

January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1999

Managed HIV/AIDS-related programs for a child welfare context; supervised a 17-person staff; developed communications campaigns and outreach programs; managed over $500,000 in public assets; created a 6-week recurring curriculum and an outreach/referral program for incarcerated males reentering the community; represented African-American perspectives in national initiatives on Race & Health; organized conferences featuring keynote speakers.

Board Member at AIDS Action Committee

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Agency Board Member; represented Harlem Directors Group on national board; contributed to fundraising efforts and program development during 2003-2005.

Board Member at National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (New York City)

January 1, 2003 - Present

Helped establish funding structure for a recurring citywide initiative; contributed to national coordination of HIV/AIDS-related programs since 2003.

Program Development/Consultant at The Warren Corporation, Inc.

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Wrote and established initial funding (SAMHSA) for programs targeting incarcerated and HIV/AIDS-affected women for post-release services; provided grant-writing and program development consulting.