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about jessays is a small blog covering big stuff. Jessyca Stoepker, a nonprofit communications professional and graduate student, is the sole contributor to jessays. Interests unbound, she writes about lots of "big" stuff: information and media literacy, political instability, mental illness, inequality and injustice, climate change, ethics, and radical compassion. The blog serves as an outlet for academic essays, book reviews, personal opinions, travel and life updates, photography, creative writing, and other projects. The blog was started in 2018, and Jessyca continues to publish content as she is able to, usually every few months. ​ Jessyca believes that anyone expressing an opinion should have a baseline understanding of the topic and access to supporting facts. She also believes that, while debate is healthy, it does no good to be "right" logically if your argument borders on "wrong" ethically. She does not expect her posts to be revolutionary, but she does hope they spark something in your brain, heart, or deep in your gut. start reading background, experience, & credentials ​ Jessyca resides in Michigan, where she was born and raised. She graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2018 with a BA in health communications, writing minor, a certificate of medical humanities, and a certificate of sustainable food systems. She is certified in professional writing by IAPWE and in social media marketing by HubSpot. She's worked in the nonprofit sector for 8 years, including for entities like Spectrum Health System, Mary Free Bed YMCA, Kent County Health Department, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, and Holland Home Senior Living Community. She moved to Petoskey, Michigan to work for a food bank and food pantry network called Manna Food Project, and after three years she transitioned to a project manager position at Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. In 2021, she became the founder and lead strategist for a small marketing firm, Mission Control, LLC. Outside of paid work, she immerses herself in community issues, including public transportation and the built environment, food sovereignty and Land Back for Indigenous Peoples (working with the local Waganakising Odawak), sustainability, and hyper-local politics. She sits on several local boards, including Thrive 45 Young Professionals, the Thriving Petoskey Committee under the chamber of commerce, and United Way of Northwest Michigan. Between these endeavors and online graduate classes - working towards a master's degree in global studies via Fort Hays State University - her calendar is pretty booked. She's online more than she would like to admit, as she enjoys writing and design for fun. Offline, you can usually find her outside on a hike, run, or bike ride, in a thrift store or coffee shop, reading, painting or drawing, or in a vehicle (preferably train) traveling somewhere. Her next bucket-list locations to visit include New Zealand, returning to Iceland, and the Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand. ​ For the record, Jessyca is: a passionate vegan and environmentalist a cat and plant mom an intersectional feminist neurodivergent an activist and advocate for systems change a trauma survivor a life-long learner and philosophy nerd a pineapple-on-pizza and sea slug enthusiast not a believer of astrology (but for those who are, she's a Pisces) Jessyca feels privileged to be able to share her thoughts and professional growth with her followers. Thank you for reading, and please comment or contact her with any ideas, suggestions, or critique.

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Jessyca Stoepker AT A GLANCE Location: Petoskey, MI (Land of the Waganakising Odawa) Current Occupation: Areas of Experience & Expertise: About Me I am a community-focused young professional with diverse experiences across Michigan's public, private, and civic sectors. I seek to leverage my skills in community engagement, strategic design, and local policy to affect systems change. Personally and professionally, I am deeply connected to and actively engage within my Northern Michigan community. Through a variety of methods, I seek to uplift the voices and agencies of those who are traditionally ignored while supporting lasting cultural shifts towards achieving socioeconomic and environmental justice. This page is contains my full curriculum vitae and is interactive (not printer-friendly). Please utilize the options below for more condensed, accessible and/or printer-friendly versions. Printer-Friendly CV Printer-friendly resume Alternatively, you can utilize my site's "Search" feature, which allows you to filter through my experiences to find specific skills. go to the search page Formal Education Fort Hays State University (Hays, KS) | 2020 - 2025 Current GPA: 4.0 GPA Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in Global Studies This is a Job Description. Briefly describe your specific position, including details about important achievements and milestones. Make sure to include relevant skills and highlights, and don't forget to adjust the timeframe in the subtitle. Courses Research & Projects Extra-Curriculars & Awards Global Challenges Ways of Knowing in Comparative Perspective Origins and Implications of the Knowledge Society Information Literacy International Economics Global Health Policy Analysis Organizational Systems, Change, and Leadership Community Theory and Development Projects in Liberal Studies Minor: Writing | Certificates: Medical Humanities; Sustainable Food Systems Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Health Communications Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI) | 2014 - 2018 GPA: 3.95 Courses Research & Projects Extra-Curriculars & Awards Studies in Communications: Public Relations, Document Design, Working with Manuscripts, Professional Writing, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Speech, Communication Theory, Issues in Communication, Media Relations, News Reporting, Advertising, Marketing Management Studies in Health: Medical Terminology, Public Health Concepts, Nutrition Fundamentals, Diversity in the United States, Healthcare Management, Plants and Human Health, History of Medicine, Child Development Other Studies: Environmental Studies, Global Environmental Change, English Literature Studies, Intermediate Spanish, Drawing Fundamentals, Religions of the World, Philosophy, Life Journeys Academic Excellence | GPA 3.96 | Ranked #8 in Graduating Class High School Diploma Lakewood Public Schools (Woodland, MI) Click to Expand COURSES This is a Job Description. Briefly describe your specific position, including details about important achievements and milestones. Make sure to include relevant skills and highlights, and don't forget to adjust the timeframe in the subtitle. Work Experience Mission Control, LLC Owner, Designer, & Strategist May 2021 - Present I provide marketing, design, website development, grant writing, media relations, strategic planning, and general consulting services for nonprofits and small businesses. My goal is to actively support under-resourced, mission-driven organizations in order for them to continue doing good work in their communities. Within the first year of operating this LLC, I've helped launch 4 websites and a successful local election campaign. Clients Project Outcomes Miigwech, Inc. Coveyou Scenic Farm Market Tara's Meadow Education & Retreat Center The Soccer Assist Mary Richardson Landscape Design Admired in Harbor Campaign to Elect David Coveyou for Great Lakes Energy Board of Directors Project Portfolio (External Site) Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities BRC Project Coordinator May 2021 - Oct 2022 Implemented grant-based pilot program Building Resilient Communities to increase food access and strengthen the local food economy with investments in infrastructure and education Managed and provided consultation to 26 project sites across 10 rural Northwest Lower Michigan counties, including farms, farmers markets, schools, childcare centers, food pantries, health clinics, and community gardens. Collaborated with statewide partners to conduct outreach, research, strategic planning, fundraising, and evaluation to sustain the pilot into future years Pitched expansion program to State Senator Wayne Schmidt (37th District) Projects Responsibilities & Tasks Miigwech, Inc. Coveyou Scenic Farm Market Tara's Meadow Education & Retreat Center The Soccer Assist Mary Richardson Landscape Design Admired in Harbor Campaign to Elect David Coveyou for Great Lakes Energy Board of Directors BRC Project Portfolio More About This Manna Food Project Community Engagement Coordinator; Assistant to the Executive Director Aug 2018 - Apr 2021 In this multifaceted role, I oversaw .... and assisted the executive director with... Responsibilities & Tasks Highlights Miigwech, Inc. Coveyou Scenic Farm Market Tara's Meadow Education & Retreat Center The Soccer Assist Mary Richardson Landscape Design Admired in Harbor Campaign to Elect David Coveyou for Great Lakes Energy Board of Directors More About This Prior to 2018 Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital (Now Corewell Health) Nutrition Services Call Center Representative Oct 2015 - Jun 2018 Read more Received and coordinated calls from nurses and patients for patient meal orders. Adhered to specific dietary restrictions unique to each patient. Attended regular meetings with dieticians and supervisory staff. Exceptional interpersonal communication with patients, family members, nurses, and other departments was mandatory, both through the phone service or on a face-to-face basis. Assisted with basic nutrition education. Completed office work through interfaces like Epic, data entry, printing, filing of confidential materials, and recording procedures. Maintained a sanitary office and hospital kitchen environment. Holland Home Senior Living Facility Resident Aide Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 Read more Assisted with activities of daily living and personalized health care for elderly residents with dementia. Kent County Health Department Communications OutREACH Intern Dec 2017 - Apr 2018 Read more Utilized multiple communication outlets (website, social media, etc.) to distribute information on chronic disease prevention through tobacco-free living, healthy eating, and active lifestyles to the general public. This internship was part of the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) initiative through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Worked with the materials review, health education, and health equity committees to ensure messages were effective and culturally appropriate for audiences. Delivered dynamic content on the Kent County Health Connect website, frequent postings to KCHD social media platforms, social media toolkits to community partners to amplify healthy living messages, contributions to the monthly newsletter, and a final presentation of the internship experience. Researched new ways to field test communications materials and developed a step-by-step procedure for the department to field test in the future. Provided the following essential public health services: mobilize community partnerships; inform, educate, and empower. Mary Free Bed YMCA Greenhouse & ACTIVATE Program Intern Oct 2016 - May 2017 Read more Organized and instructed greenhouse class sessions for a the Kent Transition Center (KTC) Career Orientation/Readiness Education (CORE) program. Developed curriculum and materials, including lesson plans, tests and quizzes, slideshows, and a student handbook. Adjusted teaching style plans to fit specific needs of mentally, cognitively, and/or physically disabled students. Taught basic plant biology, hydroponics, gardening, healthy eating habits, and science. Assisted with greenhouse tasks. Assisted with operation of Veggie Van within food insecure neighborhoods. GVSU Office of the Vice Provost for Health Student Assistant Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 Read more Performed regular office tasks such as labeling, printing, making and receiving calls, filing, data entry, and other assignments. Performed small research projects. Greeted clients and provided excellent customer service. Assisted with event preparation and management as well as student health compliance procedures. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Community Outreach Intern Apr 2016 - Aug 2016 Read more Designed informative documents and flyers to be distributed to the public. Managed social media accounts. Assisted with event planning. Assisted with volunteer projects like tree plantings. Personal & Professional Development COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEERISM 01. This Is a Title Edit this paragraph to add any content you would iike to share about your company or service. Read All 03. This Is a Title Edit this paragraph to add any content you would iike to share about your company or service. Read All 03. This Is a Title Edit this paragraph to add any content you would iike to share about your company or service. Read All 02. This Is a Title Edit this paragraph to add any content you would iike to share about your company or service. Read All 03. This Is a Title Edit this paragraph to add any content you would iike to share about your company or service. Read All 03. This Is a Title Edit this paragraph to add any content you would iike to share about your company or service. Read All WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, & SKILL-BUILDING Edible Schoolyard Training Edible Schoolyard | 2022 Description goes here Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Michigan Good Food Summit Michigan Good Food Charter | 2021 Description goes here Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Climate Reality Leadership Corps Climate Reality Project | Apr - May 2021 Virtual training program with live broadcasts, workshops, and skill-building sessions to increase understanding of global environmental injustices and solutions to climate change-related issues. Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking IAPWE Writer Certification International Association of Professional Writers & Editors | 2021 Description goes here Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Leadership Little Traverse (Class of 2020) Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | Aug 2019 - May 2020 Nine-month professional development program cultivating knowledge of community issues within the Greater Petoskey Area and the personal agency and leadership skills to tackle them. One of 16 young professionals in the 2019-2020 cohort. Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Deepening Capacity Workshop Series Orient to Thrive | Nov - Dec 2022 Description goes here Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Anishinaabe 101 Thrive 45 | May 2021 Description goes here Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Digital Marketing Certification HubSpot | 2021 Description goes here Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Organizing for Justice Training Truth & Titus Collective | Jun 2020 Four-day workshop series dissecting both historical and present contexts of racism in the United States, with an emphasis on building agency for anti-racist action. Held concurrent with the global 2020 George Floyd and BLM protests. Food Hotels Nightlife Family Activities Tours Hiking Presentations & Speaking Engagements "Choices for Sustainable Living" Discussion Series Speaker; Co-Facilitator North Central Michigan College | Feb - Apr 2022 ​ "State of the Community 2021" Speaker Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | Feb 2021 ​ "Diverse Boards" Workshop Co-Presenter Michigan Events Association | Jun 2021 Beaver Island Sustainability Fair Presenter Beaver Island Sustainability Fair Northern Michigan (Virtual) | Jun 2020 ​ "A Healthy Food Bank Progress Report" Farms, Food & Health Conference Traverse City, MI | Sep 2019 United Way of Northwest Michigan Board of Directors Jan 2022 - Present Improves health, education, and financial stability in Northwest Michigan through advocacy, volunteerism, and hands-on community support. Served in an advisory role during major organizational changes, including two regional United Way mergers and the development of a first-of-its-kind pediatric dental clinic, United We Smile, in Traverse City. MSU Extension District 14 Advisory Council Member Oct 2022 - Present Engages leaders within MSU Extension and the greater community. Zagaswe'iwe (Council to Address Holy Childhood Indian Boarding School) Witness; Accomplice; Volunteer Oct 2020 - Present Builds demand and resilience within local food and farming systems. Works directly with farmers, value-added producers, aggregators, retail stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, hunger relief organizations, and community members to strengthen the sustainability of the Greater Petoskey Foodshed. Local Food Alliance of Northern Michigan Planning Committee; Volunteer May 2019 - Present Builds demand and resilience within local food and farming systems. Works directly with farmers, value-added producers, aggregators, retail stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, hunger relief organizations, and community members to strengthen the sustainability of the Greater Petoskey Foodshed. Thrive 45 Executive Team Lead Jan 2020 - Apr 2023 Led meetings, organized and managed events, conducted outreach, initiated strategic planning, and oversaw community engagement. Provided coordination, leadership, and marketing assistance for locally held events, including but not limited to: "Heartfelt Holidays" Letter Drive for Seniors, "Recharge & Reconnect" Cultivate Workshop, "Anishinaabe 101" Cultivate Workshop, "Emotional Intelligence" Cultivate Workshop, Adopt-a-Road Cleanups, Fundraiser for Women's Resource Center Safe Home, Nonprofit Roundtable. Thriving Petoskey Committee (Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce) Co-Chair Feb 2020 - Mar 2023 Promotes conscious business practices that better the environment, employees, local economies, and the greater Petoskey community Emmet County Public Transit Work Group Chair Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 Led public transit advocacy efforts through research, meetings with government officials, stakeholder outreach, presentations, and a proposal to establish a transit authority. While the workgroup officially concluded after our presentation to the Emmet County Board of Commissioners, meetings, public speaking, and advocacy work continued through 2022.

meaningful work that MAKES AN IMPACT Let's tell your story. Scroll Down To View My Portfolio SUMMARY Accomplished communications professional located in Northern Michigan with 8+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Ready to provide exceptional services to further the mission of your organization or small business. website development website hosting graphic design copywriting copyediting marketing public relations social media management community engagement research strategic planning organizational development grant writing technical writing human resources project management presentations public speaking whitepapers photography data visualization fundraising a holistic approach to nonprofit & small business development SAMPLES Samples are from previous work completed for Manna Food Project, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, volunteer projects, and contracted clients. writing Mobile Kitchen Grows Farm to School East Jordan Seed to Salad Boyne's On-site Childcare Sustainable Development Goals Boosting Local Food Momentum Letter Drive for Seniors Meets Goal graphic design 5 Ways to Support Hunger Relief Michigan Postcard Cooking Class Flyer Food 4 Kids Graphic COVID-19 Food Bank Ad BLM Protesting Infographic Transit Advocacy Flyer Produce Recipe Cards Food Waste Infographic web design Private Election Campaign Miigwech, Tribal Nonprofit Tara's Meadow, Nonprofit photography

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