Kawanza Newson
Executive & Internal Communications l Strategic Messaging l Stakeholder Engagament l Crisis & Issues Management
- Role
- Communications Manager at Johnson Controls
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kawanza Newson
A high-performance, insightful Communications Director with nearly two decades of communications leadership and management experience, driving strategy and outcomes via messaging, storytelling, social media engagement, and targeted content A positive and pro-active problem solver, able to quickly manage internal communication needs and shifts in constantly evolving and highly regulated business environments Exceptional communications acumen, content development expertise and project leadership skills to effectively run multiple programs, budgets and objectives, and deliver on aggressive objectives Experienced managing the creative workflow process, from vision to managing resources to execution, production and delivery Committed to excellence, able to maintain calm under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with a tenacious attention to big picture objectives in all pursuitsCurrently Assistant Director for one of the top life insurance companies in the world, directing product and internal communications strategy and execution. Serve as point person for all risk products and life insurance products and am responsible for internal communications, message development and training content for the company\'s field members and employees. Previous roles include Health Communications Officer for the City of Milwaukee, Medical Reporter for a regional daily news publication and adjunct writing instructor for one of the best rated private universities in the Midwest. I am a proud Pulitzer Prize Finalist and won numerous other journalism awards during my years as a reporter. I earned a PhD, and a BS, and serve on several local boards. Connect with me via LinkedIn messaging.
Experience
Communications Manager
Aug 2025 — Present
Education
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Skills
- Press Releases
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Proofreading
- News Writing
- Newspapers
- Marketing Communications
- Magazines
- Writing
- Event Planning
- Ap Style
- Newsletters
- Event Management
- Crisis Communications
- Public Health
- Copy Editing
- Healthcare
- Nonprofits
- Prevention
- Copywriting
- Journalism
- Social Networking
- Research
- Feature Articles
- Strategic Communications
- Editing
- Creative Writing
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Corporate Communications
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Publications
- Storytelling
- Newspaper
- Marketing Strategy
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