Valancy Blackwell

Background

About Valancy Blackwell

I'm a highly-motivated, highly-organized people person with years of experience at non-profit agencies and in local government. Throughout my career, I've found ways to continually grow, facilitate organizational improvements, build connections that advance goals, and challenge myself and others to think creatively toward solving problems. If a process isn't working well, I'm curious about how it can be improved. I'm never afraid to ask questions. I pride myself on being resourceful and detail-oriented. I bring knowledge and connections cultivated through years of local involvement and relationship-building, an unflagging can-do attitude, and the ability to work effectively with literally anyone toward achieving organizational goals. Specific areas of expertise include-Diverse stakeholder management -Community outreach and relations -Consensus building -Public policy research and analysis -Strategic communications -Project management -Extensive City process experience -Contract and Scope of Work creation -Process improvement -Presentations and public speaking -Consultant and vendor management -Information management