Candice Harrison
Community Connector | Communications Expert | DEI Champion Driving Global Strategy, Inclusive Culture Transformation, and Enterprise Corporate Responsibility
- Role
- Founder and President at Synergy Engagement
- Location
- Holland, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Candice Harrison
I am a communications and inclusion leader with more than two decades of experience shaping how organizations tell their stories, engage their communities, and lead with purpose. My career has spanned corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors, but the through‑line has always been the same: using strategic communication to build trust, elevate underrepresented voices, and strengthen the communities we serve.At SSOE Group, I serve as the firm’s first Director of Inclusion & Community Impact. I lead enterprise‑wide strategies that integrate DEI, philanthropy, and social responsibility into our global identity. My work centers on aligning people, culture, and communication so organizations can grow with authenticity and clarity.I’m known for leading through change, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and crafting messaging that resonates across audiences. Whether guiding crisis response, shaping executive communications, or building community partnerships, I approach every challenge with empathy, strategy, and a commitment to measurable impact.I also leverage advanced AI platforms—including Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, and Abacus to enhance content development, streamline workflows, analyze engagement data, and support smarter, faster decision‑making.At my core, I believe communication is a catalyst for connection, and connection is what drives meaningful, lasting change.If you’re passionate about inclusion, community impact, or the future of strategic communication, I’d love to connect.
Experience
Founder and President
Jul 2019 — Present · Toledo, OH, US
Synergy Engagement provides solutions in public relations, communications, crisis and reputation management, strategic partnerships and community engagement.
Education
Spring Arbor University
MA, Communication
2006 — 2010
The University of Toledo
BA, Communication
1995 — 2001
Skills
- Communications
- Social Media
- Community Relations
- Community Outreach
- Communication
- Public Relations
- Writing
- Event Planning
- Marketing
- Recruiting
- Content Writing
- Budgets
- Social Media Marketing
- Community Development
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Press Releases
- Nonprofits
- Media Relations
- Newsletters
- Team Building
- Training
- Editing
- Fundraising
- Leadership Development
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Event Management
- Advertising
- Project Management
- Blogging
- Powerpoint
- Social Networking
- Strategic Planning
- Volunteer Management
- Integrated Marketing
- Program Management
- Grant Writing
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