About Us
MountainGem Advocacy & Communications
Founded in 2021, MountainGem is a social justice and advocacy communications consulting firm run by women with decades of experience in government and the nonprofit sector.
We are eager to help you leverage your voice and work for social justice.
Meet Our Team
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Founder
With over a decade of experience as a social worker, organizer, educator, congressional staffer, policy advocate, and communications specialist, Melissa brings a robust set of skills, wisdom, and experience to her consulting practice. She is thoughtful and effective in advancing equity and systemic change through strong interpersonal skills, policy advocacy, political strategy, strategic communications, media relations, coalition building, and project management.
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Radiah brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit strategic communications, anti-oppressive practice, racial justice, and organizational change. Radiah has uniquely bridged her strategic communications expertise and anti-oppressive social work training to implement and advise on communications strategies that broaden the generation and dissemination of content that elevates the intersection of racial justice with climate change, education, health, and affordable housing.
