Rashanah Baldwin

(she/her)

Rashanah Baldwin is a social architect, accomplished broadcast journalist, and recognized community leader. As the founder of Baldwin Media Group, a boutique consultancy firm, she specializes in external affairs, public relations, strategic planning, media relations, and community engagement. Her leadership has driven impactful public relations campaigns and advanced advocacy issues, particularly in underserved communities across Chicago.

Previously, Rashanah was a senior advisor for AVOQ (formerly Kivvit), where she excelled in messaging, communication strategy, media relations, crisis communication, and community engagement. She also completed a three-year tenure as project manager at Bloomberg Associates, supporting City of Chicago initiatives by tracking progress, mitigating risks, and managing diverse projects. Earlier roles included communications coordinator for Illinois Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, where she led efforts for the Justice Equity Opportunity (J.E.O.) initiative, and a strategist at Rudd Resources, focusing on media campaigns and community outreach.

Rashanah’s commitment to community revitalization and access to quality housing is reflected in her service as co-chair of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s Metro Board. She also serves on The Reporter’s Inc., Women in Planning & Development, and Growing Home’s associate board, further solidifying her dedication to fostering sustainable and equitable growth.

Fun Facts

• Featured in the New York Times bestseller “Broadcasting Happiness.” and the best-selling book “The Future of Happiness.” 
• Enjoys doing her podcast, “Someone You Need To Know,” where she interviews change agents.
• Running marathons, traveling to new countries, and trying new vegan recipes.