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OVERVIEW
Whenever I conduct training, give media interviews or make presentations, I always talk about “The Person Behind the Face.” I try to live my life and conduct my business that way – to see beyond the superficial and to discover the most important goals and background of an individual, a company or a non-profit. I know that together we can make a positive difference. Through the years I have worked with organizations that respond to crisis, bring diverse groups together and report the news. I am proud of the results, outcomes that wouldn't be possible without the strength of people joining together. It would be an honor to work with you.

SERVICES
Community Relations My friend and colleague Rick Koonce, I believe, honored me with a description of the work I do in our communities around the country. He says: "Cheryl Kravitz is a passionate and gifted communicator on issues relating to domestic violence, community building, and human rights. She is exceptionally talented at bringing people together, and building bridges of understanding where none existed before. Any organization looking for help in communicating messages of hope, empowerment, advocacy and assistance to others would be well served by enlisting the services of Cheryl Kravitz to help it achieve its goals." Public Speaking Speaking to groups about topics important to them and the larger community is something that is very important to me. In the past year I presented at a number of conferences. For example, it was a privilege to speak at the 125th anniversary opening session of The American National Red Cross, the international conference of Jewish Women International, the Allstate Foundation/NNEDV national conference and numerous local forums around diversity issues and domestic violence. Media Relations My experience as a reporter, editor and freelance writer will provide insight to organizations striving for article placement. I also have served as the organizational spokesperson nationally and locally, during good times and bad. I have extensive background in managing press conferences and media training. Building Inclusive Workplaces For over a decade I have provided training to a myriad of groups on the importance of building an inclusive workplace. Special emphasis is placed on raising personal awareness and sensitivity to individual differences. Achieving inclusion for all groups in today’s workplace is a challenging undertaking and recognizing the complexities of a diverse workforce creates unique opportunities for everyone. Change, whether personal or organizational, doesn't just happen; it must be nurtured and managed. I am proud of the work accomplished by my clients. Issues Management and Crisis Communications When I received my accreditation from the Public Relations Society of America, I learned the golden rule of any crisis communications situation -tell the truth, tell it all and tell it quickly. Organizations cannot anticipate when a crisis will develop, so is important to be prepared for anything. In my work with The American Red Cross, NCCJ and other groups, I have worked on crisis plans and implementation ranging from the AIDS epidemic to the horror of 9/11/2001.

Recent Speeches & Trainings
The Allstate Foundation Verizon Wireless Washington Region for Justice and Inclusion American Red Cross Jewish Women's International CASA of Prince George's County Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office		Montgomery County Government Carroll County Community College Prince George's County Community College National Network to End Domestic Violence National Student Leadership Conference (Summer '07 Mastering Leadership Series) The Wednesday Morning Group more>>

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