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Remote Readiness Academy, Podcast Multimedia Primer and Next Generation Media Internship Program
"Your Bridge to Reset, Pivot, and Produce
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Lead Coach, Facilitator, Guide and Mentor
With 30 years of expertise in training, technical assistance, and advocacy on behalf of underserved-and-marginalized communities L. Elaine Sutton Mbionwu is uniquely qualified to communicate with broad audiences. Currently, she serves as the Deputy Director of Community Engagement for a nationally recognized state-based nonprofit in MO.
Before her current role, Elaine served as the affiliate's Legal Support Coordinator. She was responsible for the daily operations of the Legal Departments Intake Complaint Unit (ICU). The ICU included providing management, oversight, and supervision for its internship program during the academic and summer terms. The internship program served undergraduate teams (in-house and remotely located) representing: Washington University (Wash. U), Saint Louis University (SLU), Webster University, University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL), and Harris Stowe State University (HSSU). In addition, Elaine is responsible for planning, implementing, and executing the new subsections of the Legal Department's ICU; Continuing Education Section (EDU) and Digital & Multimedia Evidence Section (DME).
Elaine was also Assistant Project Director/Training & Technical Assistance Director for Syracuse University’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center. At the ADA Center, her responsibilities: as a developer, provider, coordinator, promoter, trainer, technical assistant, and informational materials served by a wide range of audiences on the Americans with Disabilities Act (and related federal legislation). Before her appointment at Syracuse University, Elaine served as Program Manager/Volunteer Administrator with the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center.
She worked as an independent grant reviewer and consultant, providing services to numerous community groups on training and technical assistance to state and federal agencies. Elaine also worked with community and faith-based organizations on building collaborative partnerships and networks to address the reintegration needs of the formerly incarcerated. One of Elaine’s areas of interest is reuniting individuals and their families affected by incarceration.
Executive Production & Management Team
Elaine graduated from the Executive Faculty Development Program of Morehouse School of Medicine's National Primary Care Center in Atlanta, Georgia, in May 2008. The focus of her year-long study centered on the development of a public health curriculum titled, “Advancing the Development of Healthy Life-Course Outcomes for Single Parent Families.”
As the Executive Producer/Host of our signature project “The Justice Beat Talk Show,” Elaine oversees the 1-hour digital broadcast dedicated to informing, educating, empowering, and equipping family members and friends of incarcerated/formerly incarcerated loved ones on how to boldly and confidently advocate for the health and well-being of their loved one. The weekly show broadcasts to viewers through the Next Generation Media Program(NxGen Media)
