Leah M. Thomas

Strategic Communications Manager Outreach Coordinator @Martin School Of Public Policy And Administration

Lexington, KY, US

Communicating best practices and standards between the Central Marketing dept. to Martin School staff, faculty, and media outlets to ensure consistency of strategy, design, production, and branding standards- Creating work flows internally to identify roles and responsibilities when tasks overlap- Refreshing the Martin School brand: logo, color theme, website, SEO language, and guest impression- Creating user flows internally and externally to streamline information and product- Auditing all communication channels (Facebook, Instagram Accounts, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube) to centralize login credentials and verify account security and create consistency in post topics, tone, and touchpoints- Introducing risk management and liability best practices into SOPs for events and marketing.Merging information for alumni records with the University Alumni Association database and the Office of Philanthropy to focus all fundraising communications.Developing alumni communications to promote professional opportunities and recognize successes.Producing annual events: Wendell H. Ford Lecture, Alumni & Friends Banquet, two Grad Receptions- Finding and contracting venues, catering, A/V, program flow, decorations, and program books with the goal of increasing overall audience growth by 20% compared to 2024.

North Greenville University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater Performance

University of Central Florida

Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Purdue University

Project Management Essentials

University of Central Florida

Master’s Degree, Theatre/Theater (specialization in theatre for young audiences - TYA)