Neilia Stephens

About Neilia Stephens

Strategic communications professional with more than 20 years of experience leading public relations, marketing, branding, crisis, and digital campaigns for cities, states, and countries, as well as nonprofits. My passion has always been helping to create job opportunities and building economies in local and international markets. Currently, I lead communications for Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative which focuses on creating wealth-building opportunities for those in the bottom half of the wealth distribution. Highlights from previous roles, include:Designing award-winning campaigns and managing a diverse group of economic and tourism clients ranging from Alabama to Newark, New Jersey to South Korea.Providing strategic advice and counsel, along with media training to governors, mayors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and academia.Creating special events focused on promoting partnerships with government and universities, state budgeting research, and inspiring the next generation of public servants.I encourage you to connect to learn more about the Greenwood Initiative and this important area of work.

Experience

1. Communications Lead

   Bloomberg Philanthropies

   Sep 2021 — Present

Education

• University at Buffalo

  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

• Baruch College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

Skills

• Event Management
• Press Releases
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Communications
• Newsletters
• Tourism
• Economic Development
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Media Relations
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Marketing Communications
• Management
• Event Planning