Üma Kleppinger

About Üma Kleppinger

I’m a seasoned communications leader with deep experience in strategic marketing, narrative development, and brand positioning. I help mission-driven organizations and purpose-led brands clarify their voice, tell the truth of their work, and build audience trust across channels. With a background that spans in-house, agency, and consulting roles, I bring a rare mix of creative direction, strategic communications, and operational insight. My work often focuses on translating complex ideas—whether policy, identity, or product—into messaging that moves people and reflects values. I’ve led successful rebrands, launched digital publications, built content systems, designed ethical storytelling frameworks, and supported leadership teams through high-stakes communications moments. My approach blends equity-centered thinking with marketing clarity, always focused on resonance, impact, and alignment. I’m especially drawn to roles that value authenticity, emotional intelligence, and systems-level insight, not just on-trend campaigns. Let’s talk if you’re looking for someone who can shape not just messaging, but meaning.

Experience

1. Communications Lead

   Our Just Future

   Sep 2024 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   I lead the organization’s external communications strategy, managing social media, email marketing, and campaign outreach. I craft impactful messaging for fundraising campaigns and support strategic planning to strengthen donor engagement and drive results. Passionate about storytelling and relationship-building, I ensure our communications resonate, build community, drive donor engagement and inspire action.

Education

• Center for Media Arts

  Film/Cinema/Video Studies