Stacy Hawkins Adams
Director
About
<p>Strategic communications executive with 20+ years experience in shaping narrative, building influence, and advancing mission-driven organizations across global nonprofit, education, government and public policy sectors. Expert at defining organizational voice, architecting integrated communications and external affairs strategies, and mobilizing stakeholders to drive national impact. Career-long record of translating complex systems issues – from global child poverty to federal economic policy to K–12 education – into compelling narratives that move audiences, influence decision-makers and build lasting organizational credibility.</p><p>Founding architect of Children International's first formal External Communications department. Proven coalition-builder with direct experience engaging state policymakers, government leaders and cross-sector partners to advance shared advocacy goals. Former Board Chair of Voices for Virginia's Children, a statewide nonpartisan advocacy nonprofit whose membership included a former Virginia First Lady and former state and local government leaders. Award-winning author and regular television commentator whose public platform has strengthened organizational thought leadership across multiple institutions.</p>