Thelisha Woods
Strategic Communications Leader | Champion of Human-Centered Storytelling | Driving Connection & Cohesion Across Teams
- Role
- Ai Communications Trainer at Mercor
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thelisha Woods
With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit industry, I’ve dedicated my career to using the power of storytelling and strategy to drive impact, build trust, and inspire action.I’m a communications leader who thrives at the intersection of creativity and purpose; shaping internal and external narratives that connect people to mission, clarify complex ideas, and foster inclusive workplace cultures. Whether leading organizational messaging, advising stakeholders, or launching brand voice initiatives, I bring a steady hand, an empathetic ear, and a deep commitment to meaningful communication.I’m currently exploring leadership roles where I can continue to help mission-driven organizations communicate with heart, purpose, and clarity - both internally and externally. Let’s connect!
Experience
Ai Communications Trainer
Sep 2025 — Present · VA, US
Evaluated and tested large language models (LLMs) to improve the quality and effectiveness of AI-generated written and visual content.• Developed structured prompts and tested scoring rubrics to assess clarity, tone, accuracy, and alignment with brand standards.• Reviewed and annotated visual assets using Canva to support multimodal AI content testing workflows.• Collaborated with cross-functional AI teams to refine model performance while ensuring ethical standards, brand safety, and responsible AI use.
Education
The George Washington University
Master of Professional Studies, Electronic Publishing
2007 — 2009
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
1999 — 2003
Skills
- Design Documents
- Publishing Production
- Leadership
- Corporate Communications
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management
- Public Speaking
- Newsletters
- Copy Editing
- Editing
- Indexing
- Web Content
- Technical Writing
- Style Guides
- Blogging
- Research
- Lync
- Standardization
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Publications
- Enterprise Content Management
- Graphic Design
- Help Desk Support
- Non-Profits
- Copywriting
- Journalism
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Docave
- Editorial Process
- Web Content Management
- Team Leadership
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Social Media
- Publishing
- Internal Communications
- Speech Writing
- Content Management Systems (Cms)
- Writing
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