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Welcome to the Communication and Strategic Engagement Services. MESD is committed to encouraging and enhancing timely, responsive, and transparent communication and engagement within our agency and with our component school districts and community. We provide accurate, relevant, and timely information and engagement support through a variety of channels to build trust, strengthen relationships, and positively impact student achievement.

Information is conveyed primarily via:

District Website, Social Media and E-Newsletter
FlashAlert Notifications: Text, Email
Articles/Stories in Local Newspapers, Television & Radio Outlets
Component District Advisory Councils
Accountability Reports
Annual Report

Strategic Engagement Staff

Lafcadio Adams
Communications Specialist
(503) 257-1627
ladams@mesd.k12.or.us

Key responsibilities:

Webmaster: provides content, design and support for district, school, program and department websites
Graphic design: creates collateral materials, including brochures, flyers and posters

Laura Conroy
Director of Communications and Strategic Engagement
(503) 257-1516
lconroy@mesd.k12.or.us

Key responsibilities:

Oversee community outreach and communication services
Oversee government affairs services
District spokesperson and public records custodian
Information on Strategic Plan progress
Strategic Initiatives; school security advisory, Multnomah County Communication Leaders Network

Jaime Dunkle
Data & Communications Specialist
(503) 505-3081
jdunkle@mesd.k12.or.us

Key Responsibilities:

Multimedia storytelling (videography, photography, graphics)
Content, copy and technical writing; copy editing

Social media management
Data support and metrics reporting
Grant writing

Paulina Leperi
Research & Data Analyst
(503) 257-1703
pleperi@mesd.k12.or.us

Key Responsibilities:

Works with program administrators to write and analyze surveys evaluating satisfaction with MESD programs and professional learning
Conducts qualitative research including one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders to better understand district successes and challenges
Collaborates with districts on analysis of attendance data and other metrics

Stacy Michaelson
Government Affairs Administrator, East County School Districts
(503) 257-1521
smichaels@mesd.k12.or.us

Supports the government relations and advocacy efforts of the East Multnomah County school districts
Informs districts of relevant state and federal policy changes
Liaises with local, regional, and state agencies
Coordinates with education advocacy groups including COSA, OSBA, OEA, OSNA, ONA and AFSCME
Provides districts with legislative advocacy and communications support to advance priorities for children's education, health, welfare and family stability
Most recently: coordinated with legislative committee staff to host the Joint Student Success Committee at MESD and tour component districts

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