Gloria Umanah

About Gloria Umanah

Gloria is a first-generation Nigerian-American social impact leader born in Atlanta…

Experience

1. Founder & CEO

   Hope Booth

   Oct 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Pioneering a movement where no one goes unseen, by making hope and help FREE & accessible through the power of art and technology, backed by the science of hope. The Hope Booth is an evidence-based 3 minute interactive immersive experience that delivers proven messages of hope and connection to local help and support within a 5 mile radius, through the form of remodeled pay phones strategically placed around the globe, to make hope and help free + accessible to all, in prisons, hospitals, schools, street corners, workplaces, and more.Mission: Leveraging the power of art and technology by providing individuals an innovative experience to encounter hope, affirm their dignity, and serve as a connection point to finding help and support, making hope and help free and accessible to every single person on the planet.Accomplishments: Developed an evidence based approach to solving the mental health crisis and averting suicides through the creation of the Hope Booth with data driven high impact metrics proving efficacy, from 77% completion rate, to 78% increase in hope reported after 1 use, to 56% engagement rate with our world class support system connecting individuals to cost reduced and free local help and support. Building a robust and competitive Science Advisory Board of neurologists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers ranging from institutions such as Cambridge and Harvard to ensure quality and efficacy of Hope Booth.Developed unique live experiences and activations for individuals to experience mental wellness through creativity and technology, across the globe in 2 countries and 31 cities.Directed and produced 3 documentaries and 30+ short films de-stigmatizing mental health and inspiring hope.Developed elaborate social media and marketing campaigns with prime focus on branding, messaging, community management, design, and copywriting that resulted in more corporate and large partners to advance our mission.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Project Management
• Copywriting
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Customer Service
• Research