EXPERTISE IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
PASSION FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
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DRIVE FOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT
specializing in:
New Markets Tax Credits
Impact Reporting
Financial Access
Brand Stories
Hello
I'm Jeanne Marra.
You might call me a left-brained communicator.
A creative analytic.
With my background in strategic communications and two-plus decades working with a federal banking regulator, financial services providers, small businesses and nonprofits, I know how to leverage the critical role of data and the power of storytelling to help clients bring vital partners and capital to underserved communities and the residents and businesses who call them home.​
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This is my passion.
Skilled in messaging strategy and writing, and tapping my broad network of industry resources and networks, I elevate needs and opportunities to advance financial security, economic equity and community development.
CONSULTING
Need a thought partner, a place to begin or best practices? Let's discover how my experience, curiousity and enthusiasm can benefit your next project or challenge.
Data/Analysis
Solid data is essential to strategic communications with impact. I can help lead, source and analyze qualitative and quantitative data and needs studies to ensure informed decisionmaking.
ghostwriting
White papers. Research reports. Blog posts.
I help executives make key points and raise their visibility and thought leadership with clarity, brevity, strategy and persuasion.
messaging
Share your successes. Win followers. Gain funding. I streamline your strengths into key messaging and craft your brand stories for multiple audiences.
CLIENTS
Clients of proprietary projects and ghostwritten work remain confidential.