Claire Bishop
Executive Director and COO at American Public Square at Jewell- Claim this Profile
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Joni Wickham
I have had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors at American Public Square at Jewell since Claire joined the organization in April 2019. Through this engagement, I have witnessed firsthand Claire’s impressive leadership, collaboration and community-building skills. It is always a pleasure to encounter people in your career whose work is motivated not by sheer ambition, but rather by a deeper need for purpose in life. Claire has struck me as one of these people from the moment I met her. Claire’s professional path has been characterized by this drive to seek purpose in her work. She held executive leadership positions at travel marketing firm MMGY Global and global nonprofit Children International before making a key pivot to the local nonprofit space in 2019. Claire’s ongoing pursuit of a professional engagement that connects to her life purpose brought her to American Public Square at a time where the organization’s mission--Improving the tone and quality of public discourse on issues that matter to our communities-- could not be more needed. I have heard Claire refer to the Japanese concept of Ikigai or
Julie DeVoe
Over my 30-year career, I’ve been privileged to work with extremely gifted and inspiring leaders. Claire may be the wisest, most committed and most intuitive of them all. She leads with genuine kindness, clarity and a sincere passion for every member of her team, and for the mission they share. Like all great communicators, Claire is an incredible listener and observer, using those skills to understand the strengths of the individuals in her organization. She then thoughtfully creates opportunities for each to make greater impact.
Joni Wickham
I have had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors at American Public Square at Jewell since Claire joined the organization in April 2019. Through this engagement, I have witnessed firsthand Claire’s impressive leadership, collaboration and community-building skills. It is always a pleasure to encounter people in your career whose work is motivated not by sheer ambition, but rather by a deeper need for purpose in life. Claire has struck me as one of these people from the moment I met her. Claire’s professional path has been characterized by this drive to seek purpose in her work. She held executive leadership positions at travel marketing firm MMGY Global and global nonprofit Children International before making a key pivot to the local nonprofit space in 2019. Claire’s ongoing pursuit of a professional engagement that connects to her life purpose brought her to American Public Square at a time where the organization’s mission--Improving the tone and quality of public discourse on issues that matter to our communities-- could not be more needed. I have heard Claire refer to the Japanese concept of Ikigai or
Julie DeVoe
Over my 30-year career, I’ve been privileged to work with extremely gifted and inspiring leaders. Claire may be the wisest, most committed and most intuitive of them all. She leads with genuine kindness, clarity and a sincere passion for every member of her team, and for the mission they share. Like all great communicators, Claire is an incredible listener and observer, using those skills to understand the strengths of the individuals in her organization. She then thoughtfully creates opportunities for each to make greater impact.
Joni Wickham
I have had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors at American Public Square at Jewell since Claire joined the organization in April 2019. Through this engagement, I have witnessed firsthand Claire’s impressive leadership, collaboration and community-building skills. It is always a pleasure to encounter people in your career whose work is motivated not by sheer ambition, but rather by a deeper need for purpose in life. Claire has struck me as one of these people from the moment I met her. Claire’s professional path has been characterized by this drive to seek purpose in her work. She held executive leadership positions at travel marketing firm MMGY Global and global nonprofit Children International before making a key pivot to the local nonprofit space in 2019. Claire’s ongoing pursuit of a professional engagement that connects to her life purpose brought her to American Public Square at a time where the organization’s mission--Improving the tone and quality of public discourse on issues that matter to our communities-- could not be more needed. I have heard Claire refer to the Japanese concept of Ikigai or
Julie DeVoe
Over my 30-year career, I’ve been privileged to work with extremely gifted and inspiring leaders. Claire may be the wisest, most committed and most intuitive of them all. She leads with genuine kindness, clarity and a sincere passion for every member of her team, and for the mission they share. Like all great communicators, Claire is an incredible listener and observer, using those skills to understand the strengths of the individuals in her organization. She then thoughtfully creates opportunities for each to make greater impact.
Joni Wickham
I have had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Directors at American Public Square at Jewell since Claire joined the organization in April 2019. Through this engagement, I have witnessed firsthand Claire’s impressive leadership, collaboration and community-building skills. It is always a pleasure to encounter people in your career whose work is motivated not by sheer ambition, but rather by a deeper need for purpose in life. Claire has struck me as one of these people from the moment I met her. Claire’s professional path has been characterized by this drive to seek purpose in her work. She held executive leadership positions at travel marketing firm MMGY Global and global nonprofit Children International before making a key pivot to the local nonprofit space in 2019. Claire’s ongoing pursuit of a professional engagement that connects to her life purpose brought her to American Public Square at a time where the organization’s mission--Improving the tone and quality of public discourse on issues that matter to our communities-- could not be more needed. I have heard Claire refer to the Japanese concept of Ikigai or
Julie DeVoe
Over my 30-year career, I’ve been privileged to work with extremely gifted and inspiring leaders. Claire may be the wisest, most committed and most intuitive of them all. She leads with genuine kindness, clarity and a sincere passion for every member of her team, and for the mission they share. Like all great communicators, Claire is an incredible listener and observer, using those skills to understand the strengths of the individuals in her organization. She then thoughtfully creates opportunities for each to make greater impact.
Experience
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American Public Square at Jewell
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director and COO
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Apr 2019 - Present
American Public Square is a nonpartisan nonprofit that seeks to change the tone and quality of public discourse. We organize programs that feature expert panelists and audience members with opposing views talking to each other, civilly, about controversial topics. As Executive Director and COO, I work with organizational leadership to drive, execute and report on programs, marketing and general operations and to grow our footprint in the Kansas City community and beyond. American Public Square is a nonpartisan nonprofit that seeks to change the tone and quality of public discourse. We organize programs that feature expert panelists and audience members with opposing views talking to each other, civilly, about controversial topics. As Executive Director and COO, I work with organizational leadership to drive, execute and report on programs, marketing and general operations and to grow our footprint in the Kansas City community and beyond.
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Children International
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Non-profit Organization Management
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700 & Above Employee
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VP Marketing & Engagement
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
Children International is a $150 million international humanitarian organization that addresses global poverty at the root cause by working directly with children and youth around the world. Why? Because we believe that investing in children and youth for the first two decades of their lives is the single best answer to breaking the cycle of poverty. Our approach is far more than poverty alleviation. We develop and deliver programs based on four pillars: health, education, empowerment and employment. This holistic approach over time is the key to overcoming poverty. I am humbled and honored to be a part of CI at this pivotal time in our history, as we are in the process of creating a new future -- for our sponsored children, for our supporters and for our organization. My role as VP of Marketing & Engagement is to provide the thought and people leadership needed to generate effective fundraising strategies that share CI's powerful message and mission well, and drive growth that enables us to serve more and more kids around the world with this model.
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MMGY Global
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United States
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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SVP, Integrated Media Strategy
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2016
Integral member of the senior leadership team at MMGY Global, the largest integrated travel marketing firm in the world, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Responsible for oversight of the company's integrated media practice, including strategic media planning & buying, campaign performance analytics, and market research. Effective and passionate leader with a focus on driving business results through strategic integration, mentorship and team development. Accomplished speaker and presenter in both the travel and tourism & digital marketing industries, with experience presenting at many major conferences and events including iMedia, Digiday, PhocusWright, DMAI, eTourism, World Travel Market and Eye for Travel.
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Vice President, Digital Strategy
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Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Lead digital marketing strategy and innovation with a team of experts at the world's leading integrated travel marketing firm.
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MMG Worldwide
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Digital Marketing
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Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
Key agency leader contributing to the maintenance and growth of digital media clients through guiding innovative, effective transactional and branding digital strategies.
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Digital Marketing Supervisor
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May 2008 - Apr 2011
Team leader responsible for overseeing the development and execution of integrated digital media campaigns for a roster of premier travel and tourism industry clients, including: New Mexico Department of Tourism Visit Santa Barbara Barbados Tourism Authority Foxwoods/MGM Grand Resort and Casino Travel Guard Insurance Starwood Hotels Holiday Inn
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TMP Directional Marketing
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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May 2007 - May 2008
Managed integrated local search campaigns including SEM, SEO, Internet Yellow Pages and Local Feed programs for major national clients including H & R Block, Embarq, and Pizza Hut. Managed integrated local search campaigns including SEM, SEO, Internet Yellow Pages and Local Feed programs for major national clients including H & R Block, Embarq, and Pizza Hut.
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Gannett
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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Jun 2004 - May 2007
Print and interactive advertising sales. Print and interactive advertising sales.
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Education
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
BA, Advertising & Communications
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