The Network

The Network will be offering a full-day in-person Communications training for our current member organizations and their staff. This training will focus on in-depth communication strategies for non-profits, digital marketing, and social media. Participants are welcome to attend half or the full training depending on their topics of interest. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided for all participants.

Jake Lewis – SJL Communications

With more than a decade of political and advocacy communications experience in Illinois, Jake Lewis is an accomplished communicator, coalition builder, and earned media expert. He combines a deep understanding of media tactics with strong relationships with reporters in both the Chicago and statehouse press corps. He is a talented writer with a strong grasp of digital tactics, and understands of how to move coalitions to action with a shared sense of purpose. 

Rachel Campbell – Novel Messaging

Winning in today’s media landscape requires using new tools and approaches, yet our ultimate goals remain unchanged: to meet people where they are, authentically share stories, and engage both hearts and minds. For us, digital transformation isn’t a buzz word — it’s the only world we’ve ever known. We’ve built careers in the midst of a digital revolution. We are, and have always been, the people who figure out how to use the latest tactics or tools strategically. We now have expertise with tactics that did not even exist 10 years ago — and we know that the only constant is change.