Mariah (she/her) is a writer, communications strategist, and visual artist committed to writing and imagining realities that speak joy and liberation into existence. Her work rests on the foundational belief that words matter, and the words we choose to describe our realities can either reinforce harmful systems or dismantle them. 

Mariah has over 8 years of experience working with advocacy-based organizations to use communications as a tool to reach and move communities toward change. In her role at Change Consulting, Mariah specializes in developing messaging that speaks to the heart and soul of an organization’s identity and work. 

Before joining Change Consulting, Mariah worked with the Education Trust–West, leading communications strategies and digital advocacy efforts that helped break down barriers to educational and racial justice. Mariah cultivated her passion for storytelling and advocacy communications during her time as a youth program coordinator, working alongside high school students to create multimedia social marketing campaigns about issues facing their communities.  

Mariah received her MFA in Social and Environmental Arts Practice at Prescott College, and her BA in American Studies from UC Berkeley.