TaQuinda Johnson's guest appearances

TaQuinda Johnson

undeclared

Jeremy Stewart

Sara Taylor

David Gibson

Stephen Woessner

Laura Jack

Katie Tyson

Hannah Kerr

Eric Evans

Justin Croxton

Ryan Davidson

Chad Baldwin

Allison Lanier

Scott Fogleman

jenna spinelle

Mike Covert

OwlTail

Jamila Walker

Jamila Walker’s Bio: Jamila Walker is the University Social Media Manager and an Adjunct Professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia with over ten years of experience in digital, public relations and marketing. Jamila leads the institution’s social media program and works with different colleges, departments, faculty and students to identify the most effective way to disseminate key messages across digital platforms and tracks the success of those messages across multiple channels. TaQuinda Johnson’s Bio: TaQuinda Johnson believes the field of public relations and social media is more than just an occupation, it’s a calling. With over 15 years of experience within the communications and public relations sector, TaQuinda Johnson is the Social Media Strategist at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mi. TaQuinda is responsible for leading the charge for all social media efforts, while displaying the University’s culture online. She also serves as liaison between the Division of Communications and various colleges and departments ensuring key messaging and best practices are utilized across the various social media platforms. When she is not at EMU, the sought after speaker is assisting faith-based organizations in displaying their ministry’s cultures online. What you’ll learn about in this episode:  How Jamila and TaQuinda connected and then together created a Facebook group for Black higher ed communication professionals Why the Blacks in Higher Ed Communications Facebook group provides a much-needed sense of community and a mutual support system for participants How Jamila came to working in higher ed from a background in performing arts and non-profit work How TaQuinda shifted from working in the automotive industry when she was contacted by a university about an open position How TaQuinda and Jamila find balance in their messaging strategy, especially during difficult times and crisis situations Why teamwork, delegation, and separation between work and home life have been critical support tools to help TaQuinda and Jamila manage the challenges of 2020 How Jamila and TaQuinda have had to address very different situations and challenges at their respective institutions when addressing social injustice events How the discussion about racial issues is an ongoing and evolving conversation at Eastern State University, and how TaQuinda has seen an extraordinary response from her efforts Why institutions who say that diversity is a part of their culture need to back those words up with action  Resources:  Blacks in Higher Ed Communications Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/blacksinhigheredcomm/ Jamila Walker’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jamilatwalker/  Additional resources:  Website: www.theundeclaredpodcast.com Website: www.upandup.agency Email: contact@upandup.agency 

Jamila Walker’s Bio: Jamila Walker is the University Social Media Manager and an Adjunct Professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia with over ten years of experience in digital, public relations and marketing. Jamila leads the institution’s social media program and works with different colleges, departments, faculty and students to identify the most effective way to disseminate key messages across digital platforms and tracks the success of those messages across multiple channels. TaQuinda Johnson’s Bio: TaQuinda Johnson believes the field of public relations and social media is more than just an occupation, it’s a calling. With over 15 years of experience within the communications and public relations sector, TaQuinda Johnson is the Social Media Strategist at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mi. TaQuinda is responsible for leading the charge for all social media efforts, while displaying the University’s culture online. She also serves as liaison between the Division of Communications and various colleges and departments ensuring key messaging and best practices are utilized across the various social media platforms. When she is not at EMU, the sought after speaker is assisting faith-based organizations in displaying their ministry’s cultures online. What you’ll learn about in this episode: <ul> <li>How Jamila and TaQuinda connected and then together created a Facebook group for Black higher ed communication professionals</li> <li>Why the Blacks in Higher Ed Communications Facebook group provides a much-needed sense of community and a mutual support system for participants</li> <li>How Jamila came to working in higher ed from a background in performing arts and non-profit work</li> <li>How TaQuinda shifted from working in the automotive industry when she was contacted by a university about an open position</li> <li>How TaQuinda and Jamila find balance in their messaging strategy, especially during difficult times and crisis situations</li> <li>Why teamwork, delegation, and separation between work and home life have been critical support tools to help TaQuinda and Jamila manage the challenges of 2020</li> <li>How Jamila and TaQuinda have had to address very different situations and challenges at their respective institutions when addressing social injustice events</li> <li>How the discussion about racial issues is an ongoing and evolving conversation at Eastern State University, and how TaQuinda has seen an extraordinary response from her efforts</li> <li>Why institutions who say that diversity is a part of their culture need to back those words up with action</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li>Blacks in Higher Ed Communications Facebook group: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/blacksinhigheredcomm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/blacksinhigheredcomm/</a></li> <li>Jamila Walker’s LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilatwalker/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/jamilatwalker/</a></li> </ul> Additional resources: <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.theundeclaredpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.theundeclaredpodcast.com</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.upandup.agency/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.upandup.agency</a></li> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:contact@upandup.agency" rel="noopener noreferrer">contact@upandup.agency</a></li> </ul>

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Messaging, with Jamila Walker and TaQuinda Johnson