I am a passionate communicator, advocate, educator, and organizer with a holistic, forward-thinking drive. A fervent supporter of civic engagement, I seek to collaborate with individuals and organizations working to fulfill meaningful and inclusive missions. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of the arts and humanities to communicate, teach, and inspire, and I work inexhaustibly to grow interest and relevancy in this continuously changing world.
Who am I?
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I am a reader, a writer, an editor, and a speaker. I understand and respect the power of words.
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I am a grassroots leader, a storyteller, and a community builder. I believe in our shared humanity.
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I am a teacher, a mentor, and a pundit. I lead people to do better.
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I am an organizer, an analyzer, and a synthesizer. I tackle challenges with aplomb.
Bio
Amy Shake is a synthesizer, problem solver, and storyteller who has spent her career implementing creative solutions and building successful enterprises.
Amy's deep passion for cultivating and maintaining meaningful relationships fuels an extremely industrious work ethic, and her ability to think both creatively and analytically makes her an invaluable problem solver. She is extremely organized and detail-oriented - a strategic planner by nature - who creates thorough, successful campaigns. Amy excels at telling engaging stories across several media platforms, and continuously works to expand audience engagement through new sources.
Her background includes over a decade involved in non-profit administration, campaign management, and public relations. Amy's deep passion for peer-to-peer grassroots engagement and her 'can-do' attitude help to encourage interest and support in her endeavors. Amy is extremely curious, always looking to learn and grow, and she does her best work when presented with a puzzle or challenge.
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Amy lives in Upstate New York with her two dogs, Bonnie and Bartlet.
A Little More
I really, really miss my first car, which was a 1992 Buick Century.
I am averse to eating anything remotely gelatinous.
I periodically try, but I truly can't draw anything to save my life.