Maria Stokes

About Maria Stokes

I believe communication is one of the most powerful tools for human connection. I love building strategies and stories that inspire people, spark ideas, and move organizations forward. As both a coach and a player, I\'m ready to lead with vision and just as ready to roll up my sleeves to drive communications from brainstorm to broadcast. I bring deep experience in strategy. I’ve developed communication plans that support major business priorities, from brand storytelling to crisis response. I know how to align messaging with organizational goals and guide leaders and teams through moments of change. For me, communications strategy is about creating clarity and momentum so people feel confident in the path forward.Outside of work, I’m passionate about giving back. I volunteer weekly, delivering groceries to seniors, and I’m a proud member of the San Francisco Bike Coalition. When I’m not riding or volunteering, you’ll usually find me handcrafting amid a tangle of fun projects — ceramics, fabric, watercolor and collage. Please be sure to scroll down and read the recommendations from my colleagues. I look forward to collaborating with you.AREAS OF EXPERTISECommunications strategyExecutive communications Media relations Social media Crisis management Brand revitalizationReputation managementEditorial and workflow managementAI assimilationDigital strategy and SEO Creative direction for video, photography and designCopywriting and editing

Experience

1. Content Team Lead

   The Clorox Company

   Dec 2025 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Direct Clorox’s content strategy and guide the team responsible for corporate storytelling across digital, social, and internal channels.

Education

• State University of New York at Binghamton

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Skills

• Community Outreach
• Speech Writing
• Project Planning
• Event Management
• Crisis Communications
• Strategic Planning
• Program Development
• Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Media Relations
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Proposal Writing
• Leadership
• Editing
• Grants
• Newsletters
• Copywriting
• Public Policy
• Philanthropy
• Program Management
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Strategic Communications
• Strategy
• Press Releases
• Blogging
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Non-Profits
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook