Naomi Ayala has a decades-long record of developing model community programs and grassroots-centered outreach practices in the arts, humanities, and sciences. As a senior communications professional in both the public and private sectors, she has been responsible for developing organization-conscious content, culturally relevant translations, and spot-on branding and messaging. A published author and Ward 1 resident, Naomi is a past recipient of Special Recognition from the U.S. Congress for Community Service. She received a Master of Fine Arts in Writing and Literature from Bennington College.