Alison McDonald Gargano

Social Media Manager @Feeding America

Chicago, IL, US

As Social Media Manager for Feeding America’s National Office, I lead the strategy and execution of our social media presence to support our mission to end hunger. I oversee content planning, creative development, cross-channel integration, and performance reporting—ensuring everything we publish aligns with our brand, strategic priorities, and fundraising goals.Key Responsibilities & Achievements- Developed and optimized Feeding America\'s national social media strategy, driving stronger alignment with our content, brand voice, and movement goals- Manage a dynamic editorial calendar and approval workflow, creating timely, resonant content for both established and emerging platforms (e.g, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, TikTok)- Lead content ideation and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to source and curate engaging visual and multimedia content- Use social listening tools to identify trends, elevate community voices, and activate conversations that boost awareness and action- Partner with Paid Media and PR teams to coordinate campaign rollouts, amplify major moments, and drive multi-platform engagement- Oversee community management to nurture online relationships, answer questions, and connect followers to local food resources- Regularly analyze performance, evolving our KPIs to reflect strategic priorities; report on impact, audience growth, and engagement.

Churchill High School

High School

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor’s Degree