LAILAH Y.

FOFANA
2229 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20059
l.fofana2013@gmail.com
818-624-8631

EDUCATION:
Howard University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts, Communications with a concentration in Media Management
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Healthcare Ready, Intern, Spring 2017
Attend relevant meetings and briefings (e.g. on Capitol Hill and those of partner
organizations and industry associations) and develop meeting summaries for HcR
leadership. Identify and track relevant working groups. Conduct qualitative and
quantitative research, and writing support to HcR policy initiatives. Generate analytical
assessments, memoranda, briefings, and presentations tailored for public and private
sector partners. Provide legislative and policy analysis and research on public health
and healthcare preparedness-related topics. Support HcR outreach to strategic partners
to include developing meeting materials and coordinating meeting logistics. Assisting
with social media communications and blog management.

Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic States, Intern, Summer 2016

Supported various functions within Kaiser Permanente through data analysis, industry
research, and project management. Assisted in industry, marketplace and competitor
analysis. Collected and analyzed data, prepared presentation charts and reports for
executives and managers. Created project plans, and tracked progress and outcomes .

American Express, Government Affairs Office, Intern, Fall 2015

Researched current events and worked on various projects as necessary to assist with
deadline driven assignments. Assisted staff with legislative, regulatory and consumer
group issues, attended legislative hearings, and provided hearing coverage with follow-
up presentations and written reports. Provided industry research on organizations,
issues, trends, case studies, federal legislative and political agendas, public policy issues
and regional events.

May Sisters Entertainment, Intern, Fall 2014

Assisted with coordinating red carpet events and helping to facilitate all press and
media for Howardwood 2014. Drafted press releases

BET Networks, Intern, Summer, 2014

Assisted producers with running talent and coordinated various event activities for
writers and executives. Distributed scripts to various performers for the BET Awards
Experience. Created media lists, monitored social media accounts, and distributed
media materials. Handled script copies, and related tasks in coordination with the
production managers.
ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS:
Deans Academic List, Fall 2014
Member, NAACP Beverly Hills Branch, ACT-SO Competition (Afro-Academic,
Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics), 2011 2012 and 2012 2013
Gold Medal for Best Original Essay entitled: Gun Violence in the African
American Community (2013) Advanced to National Competition, July
2013