Reeka Edwards joined Keen Independent with a background in public policy and administration.
Her experience includes community outreach and engagement as well as internal and external communications. Reeka’s work has furthered the equity initiatives of non-profit, municipal and educational entities in multiple states. She conducts qualitative research as part of the firm’s equity studies and related assignments. Reeka is an advocate for marginalized groups and the founder of a holistic lifestyle blog designed to empower women. She is fluent in Creole.

Project Experience:

• Disparity studies
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) studies
• Public policy and administration
• Outreach and community engagement
• Advocacy and campaign roll out
• Event planning and facilitation

Education

M.A., Political Science, concentration in Public Policy and Public Administration,
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

B.A., Communication, Minor in Psychology, Defiance College, Defiance, OH