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Yasmeen Sheikah

@yasmeensheikah

Message

I lead strategic communications, media relations, and executive messaging for mission-driven organizations.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead strategic communications, media relations, executive messaging, and mission-driven storytelling for organizations navigating complex public, policy, or community issues.

I lead integrated communications for Bremen High School District 228, serving more than 6,000 students, families, and staff across media relations, publications, websites, photography, video, and digital channels. I advise the Superintendent, executive leadership team, and Board of Education on high-profile initiatives, crisis response, and reputation management.

I conceived, pitched, and launched the district's award-winning flagship magazine, directing its editorial strategy, writing, production, and distribution to more than 40,000 households. I also serve as the district's primary media contact and create speeches, briefings, presentations, and public remarks for senior leaders.

Alongside my education communications work, I lead fundraising, public affairs, donor, and community outreach communications for Arab American Family Services. My journalism background at FOX 32 Chicago, Patch Media, and WGN Radio helps me turn complex education, policy, immigration, and social-service issues into clear, compelling public-facing narratives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Communications

Current

Arab American Family Services

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Lead strategic communications for fundraising campaigns, community outreach, public affairs, current events, and mission-driven initiatives across digital and print channels. Advise executive leadership on organizational messaging, public statements, executive communications, media engagement, and stakeholder-facing narratives.

Fundraising Communications Community Outreach Public Affairs Digital Content Print media Donor Communications Newsletters Graphics Video Storytelling (STB)Marketing Collateral Press Conferences Media Outreach Policy Communications

Current

Director of Public Relations

Current

Bremen High School District 228

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Lead integrated communications for a four-high-school district serving more than 6,000 students, families, and staff across media relations, publications, websites, photography, video, and digital channels. Advise the Superintendent, executive leadership team, and Board of Education on strategic communications, executive messaging, high-profile initiatives, crisis response, and reputation manageme