Saavon Smalls

Saavon Smalls is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communication across various sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Communications Strategist at the National Education Association since November 2023, Saavon leads comprehensive communication strategies focusing on key education policy priorities. Previously, as a Midwest Regional Communications Strategist for Common Cause, Saavon amplified initiatives across seven states. Experience also includes roles as a Communications Specialist at the American Hospital Association, where Saavon developed communications plans related to healthcare, and as a Digital Strategist at Anne Lewis Strategies, advising political and non-profit clients. Prior positions include editing and scriptwriting at Mashable and BuzzFeed, alongside managing editorial teams during academic tenure at Clemson University. Saavon holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus on Writing and Publications Studies from Clemson University.