Mbilia Meekers

About Mbilia Meekers

Strategic communications leader with 8+ years of experience shaping executive messaging…

Experience

1. Communications Manager, Research Institute

   Seattle Children's

   Jan 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I lead executive communications strategy for the Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Research Operations Officer, with a focus on messaging for institutional strategy, board engagement, and federal research advocacy. I also direct communications for Transform@SCRI, a multi-year administrative transformation initiative.Craft speeches, scripts, and messaging frameworks that support strategic planning, board presentations, and organizational change.Develop voice guides and narratives used across executive channels, including board decks, internal town halls, and advocacy materials.Translate complex research and operational strategy into compelling, audience-specific messaging for policymakers, donors, and internal stakeholders.Collaborate across research, administrative, and operational teams to ensure message alignment, institutional coherence, and executive readiness.Champion inclusive and health equity-informed communication practices that reflect Seattle Children’s mission and values.

Education

• New York University

  Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing

  2015 — 2017

• Tulane University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Liquid Planner
• Public Speaking
• English
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Teaching
• Proofreading
• Hootsuite
• Leadership
• Research
• Poetry
• Blogging
• Communication
• Writing
• Publicity
• Editing
• Copywriting
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Reading Comprehension
• Literature
• Customer Service
• Press Releases
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Bibliolive
• Adobe Photoshop