REBECCA KELADA
I am a nitpicky wordsmith who has been writing professionally for over 20 years as an educator and as an executive director of a nonprofit organization, among other positions. My entire career has been about helping others reach their goals, and the bulk of my work has been powerful writing, big and small, print and online. And, as a published poet, I understand that fewer words and good design can work in tandem to engage internal and external audiences. Good writing and design make the world go ‘round and the thumbs slow down.
I love all things writing, and I delight in words well-written and jobs well-done, whether I’m writing, editing, or helping a nonprofit figure out how to be even stronger. I’m organized and offer my clients a collaborative experience with oodles of transparency including shared workspaces and access to my timesheet.
I’d love to help you or your organization.
RELATED EMPLOYMENT
Founding Executive Director, Surel's Place 2012-2021.
Created, oversaw and implemented development, marketing, programming , budget, and HR strategy. Planned and implemented fundraising events and pushes, development content creation and design, successful grants, policy manuals, board handbooks, and letters. Managed and designed website. Created print materials from programming. Spoke publicly and served as an ambassador in myriad settings.
High School English Teacher, Washington DC Public Schools, 2007-2011.
Curriculum development, instructional materials design, public speaking, leadership.
Director of Training, Polyclinic, Seattle Washington. 2003-2006.
Training materials development and delivery for health care software, customer service, HIPAA, Microsoft Suite, leadership.
RELATED SERVICE
Fundraising Event Lead. Carrboro, NC. 2017-present.
Review Panelist, National Endowment on the Arts, 2018.
Co-Founder, Boise Arts and Culture Antiracism Coalition, 2020.
EDUCATION
MEd, Secondary English and Special Education. George Washington University.
MFA, Creative Writing. University of Washington.
BA, English. College of Idaho.