Stepherson & Associates Communications

?? Learning Never Stops.??? At S&A Communications, we are always striving to strengthen our skills and deepen our impact. Our team just wrapped up a five-day training program on IAP2’s certificate program for leading the design and implementation of public participation.?Investing in our team means better engagement, stronger connections, and ensuring every voice is heard. We are excited to take what was learned and apply it to our current and future work to support our clients to advance projects that benefit communities across the Pacific Northwest. A huge thank you to Penny Mabie for her incredible training and guidance! #PublicEngagement #IAP2 #CommunityVoice #ContinuousLearning #AlwaysImproving

On this National Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of activism, equality, and community service, are you looking for ways to engage? JOIN the Seattle MLK Jr. Coalition’s annual Martin Luther King Jr Day march and rally at Garfield High School at 12:30 p.m. SUPPORT Black-owned and led organizations like Byrd Barr Place at www.byrdbarrplace.org and Tabor 100 at www.tabor100.org. ADVOCATE for communities of color with organizations taking legislative action on environmental justice like Front and Centered at www.frontandcentered.org.??? #MLKday #MLKDayofService #BeTheChange #BlackOwnedBusiness

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, S&A staff gathered to watch Honor Thy Mother, a short film detailing the history of Native American women who migrated to Bainbridge Island in the 1940s after surviving Canada’s Indian residential schools. This important history is personal to one of our staff members, Consuelo Davis, and we take great care reflecting on her local Native culture. Consider watching the documentary for a nominal fee, in support of the Indipino Community of Bainbridge Island. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth https://lnkd.in/gievR9zr

S&A is excited to partner with CIS on the RainCity Partnerships Program! Please share with any WMBEs who might be interested.

S&A is proud to have supported SDOT in this 20-year vision for the future of Seattle transportation and the historic $1.5 billion transportation levy!

Welcome Vikki Lawson PMP! Vikki joins S&A with extensive experience leading strategic communications for large, multimillion-dollar marine terminal infrastructure projects, renewable energy, EV and charging infrastructure, microgrids, and decarbonization. She is passionate about developing community-focused programs that foster sustainability and innovation and create positive impacts on local communities. We are excited to welcome her to the team where she will lead large, strategic, and complex transportation infrastructure, environmental and energy projects. Learn more about Vikki: https://lnkd.in/ghUzuV_i #welcometotheteam #consulting #stephersonandassociates #newhire #communityoutreach #communityengagement #publicengagement

S&A is hiring! We are looking for an experienced public engagement PM to join our amazing team. Be a part of a growing team that is working on projects that benefit communities across the PNW.

As a proud Black-owned public involvement and communications firm, S&A honors Juneteenth and will be closed June 19th to commemorate the holiday. If you’re interested in learning more about the history of Juneteenth, watch Seattle Channel’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration from 2021: https://lnkd.in/gbcTrhfM #Juneteenth #blackownedbusiness

S&A celebrates and honors 50 years of Pride in Seattle! Inspired by the trailblazers of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, Seattle held its first "Pride Week" in 1974, bravely championing diversity and equality. Over the past 50 years, Pride attendance has grown to over 300,000, highlighting how deeply the LGBTQIA+ community is embedded in our city's foundation, the work we do, and its future. Don’t miss Seattle’s Pride Parade on June 30th and consider supporting organizations like Gay City: Seattle Health Center, Pride Foundation, Ingersoll Gender Center, and Lifelong AIDS Alliance. #HappyPrideMonth #InclusivityMatters #AmplifyAllVoices

Meet, Dakota Lind! Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Dakota attended Seattle University earning his BA in Communications. He brings a background in public relations, media relations, and strategic communications, event planning and implementing social media strategies. He is passionate about public works and transportation infrastructure projects and aims to create innovative solutions that enhance communities and promote sustainable development for future generations. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team where he will support a range of planning, design, and construction projects across the region. Learn more about Dakota: https://lnkd.in/ghUzuV_i #welcometotheteam?#consulting?#stephersonandassociates?#communityoutreach?#communityengagement?#publicengagement?#communicationsjobs?#newhire