Amy Neumann, M.A. Law, Justice, and Culture

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Volunteer Experience

  • Ashland University Graphic

    Advisory Board

    Ashland University

    - Present 1 year 3 months

    Education

    The Women in Leadership (WIL) program is designed by industry experts for professionals. By providing expert advice, knowledge, and practical tools focused on personal leadership, team building, negotiation strategies, communications, organizational culture, and more, WIL helps elevate women in leadership.

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    Advisory Board

    Tech Impact

    - Present 3 years

    Science and Technology

    We strive each day to broaden our reach to ensure that all nonprofits, no matter what size or mission, can use technology to make our world a better place. Tech Impact has empowered thousands of nonprofit staff with technology through direct services, training, resources, and events. We’re a nonprofit on a mission to use technology to better serve the world.

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    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

    OhioX

    - Present 3 years 11 months

    Science and Technology

    Helping to ensure that everyone involved with technology, including emerging tech like AI and blockchain, thinks about how to reduce bias in development. Helping founders and funders appreciate the value of lived experience as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion in constructing boards of directors, advisory councils, project teams, and executive teams.

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    Artist, Advocate for the Arts and Creative Learning

    ARTFUL Cleveland

    - Present 3 years 2 months

    Arts and Culture

    Passionate and striving artist exploring numerous mediums, always curious to learn more and improve.
    Love the power created by art intersecting with technology, and art's wonderful and intuitive way of creating inclusion and community, easily and freely.

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    Accelerate Technovation Selection Committee 2021, 2022

    Cleveland Leadership Center

    - Present 3 years 8 months

    Science and Technology

    Member of the selection committee for the Cleveland Leadership Center and Citizens Bank 2021 and 2022 Accelerate Technovation awards - focused on innovative social impact tech solutions for community challenges. #socialimpact #techinclusion #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusivetech

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    Tech Startup Mentor

    gener8tor

    - Present 4 years 6 months

    Science and Technology

    Mentor (pitch events, mentor swarms) for technology startups, especially involving artificial intelligence, blockchain, and other emerging tech. Emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social impact potential.

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    Advisory Council

    Racial Justice Institute

    - Present 3 years 3 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The Racial Justice Institute promotes leadership, education, engagement, research, and advocacy to advance racial justice and empower individuals to address and eliminate systemic and institutional racism.
    The Racial Justice Institute envisions a society where individuals, families, and communities thrive in an equitable society.
    https://racialjusticeinstitute.org/

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    Founder, Executive Director

    Resourceful Nonprofit

    - Present 8 years 1 month

    Science and Technology

    The goal of Resourceful Nonprofit (formerly Free Tech for Nonprofits) - a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit- is to provide free or low-cost technology tools, resources, and training to other 501(c)3 nonprofits in the US (and to NGOs/ Non-Governmental Organizations, globally), with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Good technology can free up human time, for the things only humans can do. Missions are met because people help people. Technology can help free up the human time needed to…

    The goal of Resourceful Nonprofit (formerly Free Tech for Nonprofits) - a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit- is to provide free or low-cost technology tools, resources, and training to other 501(c)3 nonprofits in the US (and to NGOs/ Non-Governmental Organizations, globally), with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Good technology can free up human time, for the things only humans can do. Missions are met because people help people. Technology can help free up the human time needed to expedite those missions.

    Resourceful Nonprofit is focused on emerging technology for social impact: blockchain, artificial intelligence/ AI, VR/AR, IoT, and mobile tech; as well as optimizing standard business processes that can streamline nonprofits. We incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into everything we do, which helps create more innovative solutions that serve more people, more effectively.

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    National Social Council

    Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry

    - 6 years 5 months

    Children

    Leveraged the power of social media passion, connections, and influence to help increase awareness of and participation in SOS events, online and offline. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign is ending child hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day.

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    Women United

    United Way of Lake County

    - 4 years 2 months

    Social Services

    Helped to achieve the goals of United Way of Lake County by contributing to the Marketing Committee, as well as the Women's Leadership Council (now Women United), through events, grants, and networking. Helped foster diversity and inclusion in United Way efforts.

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    Women's Leadership Council - Marketing, Fundraising

    United Way of Greater Cleveland

    - 7 years 5 months

    Social Services

    Helped with the inaugural Rock the Catwalk, on the marketing committee. Picked up the baton again in 2016 for Rock the Catwalk, on the Fundraising committee.

  • Citizen Activist / Campaign Accelerator

    KnowTheRx Opioid Risk Awareness

    - 1 year 4 months

    Health

    Opioids - in particular, legal opioid/painkiller prescriptions - have high addiction risks most people are not aware of. (The majority of heroin users started with prescription opioids, whether prescribed or illicit.)

    However, many chronic pain patients responsibly take opioids for long periods of time with no ill effects. No legislation or campaign should have negative effects on them.

    The #KnowTheRx marketing task force, led by Cuyahoga County and MetroHealth, is a…

    Opioids - in particular, legal opioid/painkiller prescriptions - have high addiction risks most people are not aware of. (The majority of heroin users started with prescription opioids, whether prescribed or illicit.)

    However, many chronic pain patients responsibly take opioids for long periods of time with no ill effects. No legislation or campaign should have negative effects on them.

    The #KnowTheRx marketing task force, led by Cuyahoga County and MetroHealth, is a collaboration across multiple healthcare, government, nonprofit, media, citizen activists, and other organizations in Cleveland.
    The goal is to help create awareness of the risks of opioid prescriptions, and to get people to ask questions before simply taking opioid prescriptions. Learn more at http://KnowTheRx.org

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    Director - Public Relations

    People's Oil & Gas Collaborative - Ohio (POGCO)

    - 3 years 5 months

    Environment

    POGCO provides credible data from reputable sources as well as a guide to navigating the players and processes in the Oil and Gas industry, with an eye on environmental and climate impacts.

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    Hope Gardens Capital Campaign Committee; URM and Hope Gardens Volunteer

    Hope Gardens/Union Rescue Mission

    - 9 years 3 months

    Social Services

    Volunteered in many capacities. Helped raise capital campaign funds to establish a facility away from Skid Row for Moms and their kids, and elderly women. Helped domestic violence survivors navigate positive paths forward. Held resume development and other workshops. Contributed a computer lab to Hope Gardens through the kindness of generous donors.

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    Emerging Leaders Council - Social Media Lead

    United Way of Greater Los Angeles

    - 1 year 9 months

    Social Services

    Helped start, create, develop, and implement United Way of Los Angeles' social media presence and strategy. Created and implemented events, and grew membership.

Publications

  • Simple Acts to Change the World: 500 Ways to Make a Difference

    Adams Media - an Imprint of Simon & Schuster

    Take a stand, support the causes you believe in, and spark positive change in the world—the revolution is happening now, and through simple, everyday actions, you can be a part of it.

    Anyone can change the world. No matter what your interests, goals, or experiences, there is a way for you to make a difference—and even small acts go a long way towards creating impact that matters.

    From joining a volunteer organization for a global cause you’re passionate about, to running for your…

    Take a stand, support the causes you believe in, and spark positive change in the world—the revolution is happening now, and through simple, everyday actions, you can be a part of it.

    Anyone can change the world. No matter what your interests, goals, or experiences, there is a way for you to make a difference—and even small acts go a long way towards creating impact that matters.

    From joining a volunteer organization for a global cause you’re passionate about, to running for your local school committee to make change within your community, or even speaking out on social media as a quick reminder that your voice matters, Simple Acts to Change the World shows you practical strategies to get actively involved every day and take matters in your own hands.

    You’ve already heard the call to action. Simple Acts to Change the World shows you just how to respond.

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  • PR News' Crisis Management Guidebook, Vol. 6

    PR News

    PR News' Crisis Management Guidebook, Volume 6 gives you the tools you need to create a step-by-step action plan that will help get through the first hour of a crisis, tips for crafting messages under pressure, advice on creating a social media action plan, checklists to gauge your readiness for a crisis and much more.

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  • The Social Cookbook

    InvisiblePeople.tv

    InvisiblePeople.tv has teamed up with BakeSpace.com and some of the most visible people in social media to create “The Social Cookbook” – a first-of-its-kind app-based fundraising cookbook to raise funds to fight homelessness.

    Created with BakeSpace’s Cookbook Café digital publishing platform, “The Social Cookbook” is available for download on the iPad via the free Cookbook Café app, as well as online as a web-based e-book. It includes personal recipes from 19 highly respected social…

    InvisiblePeople.tv has teamed up with BakeSpace.com and some of the most visible people in social media to create “The Social Cookbook” – a first-of-its-kind app-based fundraising cookbook to raise funds to fight homelessness.

    Created with BakeSpace’s Cookbook Café digital publishing platform, “The Social Cookbook” is available for download on the iPad via the free Cookbook Café app, as well as online as a web-based e-book. It includes personal recipes from 19 highly respected social media influencers – from Chris Brogan and Liz Strauss to Brian Solis and Beth Kanter.

    Other authors
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  • Uplifting Quotes on Gratitude and Goodness to Show Appreciation

    Good Plus Tech, LLC

    Whether you’re a business or nonprofit professional, or simply like to feel inspired and share your positive outlook with others, this handy book provides quotes to help show your gratitude, compassion, and bright view of the world. To follow up after a great client meeting, interview, or event, or as an anytime thank you to colleagues, donors, customers, family, or friends, this book has the perfect inspiring quote for the occasion. This book is a lot like life: open it up anywhere, and be…

    Whether you’re a business or nonprofit professional, or simply like to feel inspired and share your positive outlook with others, this handy book provides quotes to help show your gratitude, compassion, and bright view of the world. To follow up after a great client meeting, interview, or event, or as an anytime thank you to colleagues, donors, customers, family, or friends, this book has the perfect inspiring quote for the occasion. This book is a lot like life: open it up anywhere, and be amazed at the serendipity!

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  • Huffington Post Blogger

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-neumann

    Author of the "Social Good Stars" series, and more than 65 articles on social good, social media, philanthropy, inspiration, creativity, and technology.

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  • Thrive Global Contributor

    Thrive Global

    Discovering and sharing how technology and science can help create positive social impact for nonprofits, NGOs, and social enterprise, with a focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain. Looking for tech that can #changetheworld.

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Projects

  • No Kid Hungry - National Social Council

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    No child should grow up hungry in America, but 1 in 5 children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry #NoKidHungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day.

    The #NKD National Social Council is a group of passionate people who care, who can't bear to see one more kid hungry. Please check out the site to show your support and learn more!

    No kid hungry. Let's make it happen!

    Other creators
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  • 12 Days of Giving social media fundraising campaign #12DaysOfGiving

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    Organized a social media fundraising campaign over the Christmas holidays that involved 12 celebrities or online influencers who each represented the charity of their choice with the goal of inspiring others to give back over the holiday season.

    Worked closely with the fundraising platform (Crowdrise.com), the online influencers, the represented charities and media outlets.

    Earned media placement in major outlets such as:
    - Huffington Post
    - Advertising Age
    - Fox News…

    Organized a social media fundraising campaign over the Christmas holidays that involved 12 celebrities or online influencers who each represented the charity of their choice with the goal of inspiring others to give back over the holiday season.

    Worked closely with the fundraising platform (Crowdrise.com), the online influencers, the represented charities and media outlets.

    Earned media placement in major outlets such as:
    - Huffington Post
    - Advertising Age
    - Fox News Live
    as well as a significant blogger outreach and viral social media campaign.

    Raised over $14k in donations over the 12 day campaign.

    Other creators
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Languages

  • Chinese

    Limited working proficiency

  • Spanish

    Limited working proficiency

  • French

    Elementary proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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