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I'm Shala London, an experienced writer, designer, and content strategist focused on translating complex research into clear, actionable resources for Kansas children and families. I excel at creating visually compelling content across digital and print platforms while simplifying complex information for diverse audiences. I lead and collaborate across teams to develop brand identities, promote grant deliverables, and pilot new service lines. My work blends policy insight with design thinking to shape public practice and policy.…I'm Shala London, an experienced writer, designer, and content strategist focused on translating complex research into clear, actionable resources for Kansas children and families. I excel at creating visually compelling content across digital and print platforms while simplifying complex information for diverse audiences. I lead and collaborate across teams to develop brand identities, promote grant deliverables, and pilot new service lines. My work blends policy insight with design thinking to shape public practice and policy.

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I'm Shala London, an experienced writer, designer, and content strategist focused on translating complex research into clear, actionable resources for Kansas children and families. I excel at creating visually compelling content across digital and print platforms while simplifying complex information for diverse audiences. I lead and collaborate across teams to develop brand identities, promote grant deliverables, and pilot new service lines. My work blends policy insight with design thinking to shape public practice and policy.…I'm Shala London, an experienced writer, designer, and content strategist focused on translating complex research into clear, actionable resources for Kansas children and families. I excel at creating visually compelling content across digital and print platforms while simplifying complex information for diverse audiences. I lead and collaborate across teams to develop brand identities, promote grant deliverables, and pilot new service lines. My work blends policy insight with design thinking to shape public practice and policy.

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I’m Shala London, an experienced writer, designer, and content strategist focused on translating complex research into clear, actionable resources for Kansas children and families. I excel at creating visually compelling content across digital and print platforms while simplifying complex information for diverse audiences.

I lead and collaborate across teams to develop brand identities, promote grant deliverables, and pilot new service lines. My work blends policy insight with design thinking to shape public practice and policy.

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Work Experience

Communications Manager at University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships & Research

May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2017

Established the CPPR Design Team to manage all design and dissemination functions for project promotion and grant deliverables. Supervised 5-8 full- and part-time staff and contractors, implementing strategies for timely service delivery across CPPR project teams. Served as subject matter expert for CPPR brand development and messaging, providing professional support to executive management. Translated CPPR research and grant project outcomes into marketable products and resources to guide practice and shape public policy. Wrote content and designed layouts for digital and print media, focused on maximizing clarity and impact. Prepared grant funding proposals for the public and private sectors, including concept design, writing, editing, packaging, and submission.

Creative Director at University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships & Research

June 1, 2017 - Present

Support CPPR executive management and Kansas state government agencies with creation of federal grant deliverables for our state’s early childhood ecosystem. Primary responsibility is to produce visually compelling content across digital and print platforms, simplifying complex information for target audiences. Member of the Strategic Foresight and Innovation function team. Co-led creation of the CPPR Incubation program, a prototype for design and testing of new service lines.

Assistant Director at University of Kansas Center for Economic Education

September 1, 2000 - May 1, 2014

Managed operations, budget, and recruitment for teacher training programs. Explored funding sources, developed grant proposals, administered grants and contracts, and prepared reports. Developed content and led technology efforts for online credit courses and teacher training programs. 2005-2007: Project Director for KU Senior Academy, a residential economics and entrepreneurship summer camp for high school juniors.

Assistant Director at University of Kansas Small Business Development Center

May 1, 1996 - September 1, 2000

Consulted with small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on issues of start-up, management, marketing, feasibility research, and business plans. Managed daily operations of SBDC walk-in services and resource library. Managed SBDC budget and administered federal and local grant funding contracts.