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I’m Jennifer Johnson Avril, a strategic communications leader focused on equity-centered storytelling across nonprofit, tech, and social justice spaces. I guide digital strategy, media relations, and multi-channel campaigns that elevate mission-driven organizations and advance health equity, housing justice, and climate justice. Throughout my career, I’ve led advocacy campaigns, built partnerships, and mentored teams to deliver measurable impact—driving policy wins, campaign momentum, and revenue growth while staying grounded in community voices and narrative integrity.…I’m Jennifer Johnson Avril, a strategic communications leader focused on equity-centered storytelling across nonprofit, tech, and social justice spaces. I guide digital strategy, media relations, and multi-channel campaigns that elevate mission-driven organizations and advance health equity, housing justice, and climate justice. Throughout my career, I’ve led advocacy campaigns, built partnerships, and mentored teams to deliver measurable impact—driving policy wins, campaign momentum, and revenue growth while staying grounded in community voices and narrative integrity.

Jennifer Johnson Avril

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I’m Jennifer Johnson Avril, a strategic communications leader focused on equity-centered storytelling across nonprofit, tech, and social justice spaces. I guide digital strategy, media relations, and multi-channel campaigns that elevate mission-driven organizations and advance health equity, housing justice, and climate justice. Throughout my career, I’ve led advocacy campaigns, built partnerships, and mentored teams to deliver measurable impact—driving policy wins, campaign momentum, and revenue growth while staying grounded in community voices and narrative integrity.…I’m Jennifer Johnson Avril, a strategic communications leader focused on equity-centered storytelling across nonprofit, tech, and social justice spaces. I guide digital strategy, media relations, and multi-channel campaigns that elevate mission-driven organizations and advance health equity, housing justice, and climate justice. Throughout my career, I’ve led advocacy campaigns, built partnerships, and mentored teams to deliver measurable impact—driving policy wins, campaign momentum, and revenue growth while staying grounded in community voices and narrative integrity.

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I’m Jennifer Johnson Avril, a strategic communications leader focused on equity-centered storytelling across nonprofit, tech, and social justice spaces. I guide digital strategy, media relations, and multi-channel campaigns that elevate mission-driven organizations and advance health equity, housing justice, and climate justice.

Throughout my career, I’ve led advocacy campaigns, built partnerships, and mentored teams to deliver measurable impact—driving policy wins, campaign momentum, and revenue growth while staying grounded in community voices and narrative integrity.

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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.