bio
Professional Summary
A proud native of Philadelphia, PA, I am the Manager of Operations & Communication for New Schools for Alabama, a non-profit organization committed to supporting the growth of excellent public charter schools in Alabama, to ensure that every child has access to a quality public education.
I am also a 2018 Teach for America Corps Member and former middle school and high school teacher for Birmingham City Schools. Also known as “Your PR Diva,” I am a Strategist and Branding Coach. My strengths include providing public relations, marketing, social media and branding strategies and/or one-on-one personal and/or business coaching to small business owners, entrepreneurs and organizations.
Additionally, I speak locally and nationally at women’s retreats, conferences, and workshops. I have authored 2 books: First Lady: The Real Truth and He Restoreth My Soul and several ebooks and am the former Founder/Editor-in-Chief of WOW! (Women of the Word) Magazine.
I graduated magna cum laude and with University Honors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies, specializing in Public Relations. I also hold a Masters in Christian Education and a Masters in Public Relations.
I also have the pleasure of being the wife of Rev. Arthur Price, Jr., pastor of the historic 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL.
Skills
Public Relations/Marketing Strategy Writing Content Creator
Event Planning Branding Creative Initiatives Social media
Work Experience
2020-Present
Communications & Operations Manager
New Schools for Alabama
I am the Communications & Operations Manager for New Schools for Alabama, a non-profit organization committed to supporting the growth of excellent public charter schools in Alabama, to ensure that every child has access to a quality public education
2018-2020
English Language Arts Teacher
Birmingham City Schools
I have taught 7th, 9th, and 10th grade English Language Arts for Birmingham City Schools.
2014-2020
Personal & Business Branding Strategist
Priceless PR & Marketing
I provided public relations. marketing, social media, branding strategies and/or one-on-one personal and/or business coaching to small business owners and entrepreneurs.
Education
2013-2014
Full Sail University
Master of Arts, Public Relations
2010-2012
Dallas Baptist University
Master of Arts, Christian Education
2002-2006
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts, Communications/Public Relations
Entrepreneur
As a serial entrepreneur, I am the owner of The Candie Jar (established 2013) natural body and haircare products using organic shea butter and other premium ingredients.