“Pamela is a thorough editor and visionary program manager and leader. She serves as a model of integrity and a role model for all those around her, regardless of their level in the company. She took it upon herself to take the reins of the department’s public-facing DEI efforts and transformed them into a meaningful and impactful program that instills pride company-wide. Her efforts in editorial and ERG program management have won accolades during company All-Hands meetings and have been included in brand campaigns and for investor relations. She is a superstar and an absolute asset.”
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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2K followers
500+ connections
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People-focused leader and diversity champion.
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Kat is a supportive and lovely person to work with! Read her Medium post — she is honest and willing to help. Columbia is a fun college town about 2…
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Experience & Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Communications officer
Sprint Diamond Network employee resource group
- 3 years 1 month
Civil Rights and Social Action
I was proud to be a part of Sprint's inclusion and diversity efforts. I wrote internal communications for the company's seven employee resource groups.
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Vice president, City in Motion board of directors
City in Motion Dance Theater
- 1 year 1 month
Arts and Culture
I coordinated marketing, public relations, social media, fundraising and event-planning efforts for City in Motion Dance Theater, a Kansas City modern dance nonprofit.
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Flash mentor
Kauffman Scholars
- Present 11 years 2 months
Education
If scholars in the program want to learn more about careers in writing and editing, they come to me. I am a proud graduate of urban schools and I'm more than happy to give back to talented high school and college students.
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Nerds of Color ERG Chair
NerdWallet
- 2 years 1 month
Human Rights
I am committed to diversity in all forms. Being an underrepresented minority in corporate America isn't easy. I helped create this ERG, then took on the role of chair of Nerds of Color because I want to do all I can to support, engage, recruit and retain employees of color. We need diverse thinkers. We need diverse perspectives. We need diverse people.
Publications
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Unified Government To Declare Racism a Public Health Crisis
Kansas City Business Journal
See publicationI wrote a series of articles on a health equity initiative for KC's health forward foundation.
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My Daughter on the Spectrum is Amazing In All Ways, For Always
Kansas City Mom Collective
See publicationI wrote this on one of the company-wide mental health days given by my employer. My daughter has taught me just how deep diversity goes.
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Racism still exists in the classroom
Kansas City Mom Collective
See publicationRecently, my son’s principal called and said someone said something racist to my son. My son, the sweetest little rule-following kid you could ever meet. My son, who is in the first grade. First grade. I was so shook that I had to step away from work.
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The verdict is in, but it doesn't change my reality
Motherly
See publicationMotherly asked freelancers to write about reactions to the Chauvin verdict, and I shared my thoughts in a personal essay.
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Six Black Financial Pros to Follow in 2021
NerdWallet
We interviewed six Black financial influencers about COVID, money goals, and the banking system.
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I can't outrun racism
Kansas City Mom Collective
See publicationJust like any mom, I want the best for my children, but I have different concerns. Unconscious bias, systemic racism, the list goes on.
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Husband wants romantic getaway, but can she leave their son two whole nights?
The Kansas City Star
See publicationThe headline says it all. (This is why I love good headline writers.)
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Pamela E. de la Fuente: Moms need all the support we can get
The Kansas City Star
See publicationI help other moms because I got help when I needed it.
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After losing my mom, Mother’s Day will be difficult this year
The Kansas City Star
See publicationI relied on my mom to get me through the difficult times. Now she's gone.
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Pamela E. Spencer: Flint, Mich., water crisis hits too close to home
The Kansas City Star
See publicationMy friends and family live in Flint, Michigan, and I worry. No one should have to worry that sipping water or bathing could harm a child.
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Pamela E. Spencer: I thought my newborn was about to die
The Kansas City Star
See publicationA year ago, my baby son stopped breathing. Now that he’s almost a year old, we’re better, but I’ll always worry.
Projects
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How to find a postpartum doula
- Present
I am an SEO writer, and also a breastfeeding advocate, so I wrote this optimized piece to help local moms find a postpartum doula if they need one.
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My Daughter on the Spectrum is Amazing In All Ways, For Always
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I just want to call out how awesome my daughter is. How strong. How magical.
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I’m Pregnant And I Just Took A Major Pay Cut. But I Don’t Regret It
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This is an article I wrote for Mater Mea on work/life juggling. “Sometimes you have to take a step back to take a step forward.”
Organizations
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National Association of Black Journalists
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Kansas City Association of Black Journalists
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