As Communications Manager at California Competes, Stephanie Pollick develops strategic communications to elevate the organization’s research, policy recommendations, and impact. She brings more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit communications, specializing in translating complex research and policy into clear, compelling stories that engage diverse audiences and advance systems change.
Before joining California Competes, Stephanie was the Director of Communications at Partnership for Children & Youth, an education policy, advocacy, and capacity-building organization focused on increasing access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities in California. There she led communications strategy for organizational initiatives and statewide advocacy campaigns, including the Campaign to Save Afterschool in California, which paved the way for a historic $5 billion annual state investment in these programs. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing and events at UnidosUS, the largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. Stephanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Clark University.
What motivates you to advance California Competes’s mission?
“As a California native, a parent, and a longtime education equity advocate, I believe everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals and build a fulfilling future. Throughout my career, I’ve seen how much those opportunities depend on the systems of support surrounding students and families. I’m motivated by the opportunity to help advance a higher education system that is more equitable and accessible, and that enables Californians to create better futures for themselves and their families.”
