Alicia Adams

Alicia Adams has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Alicia began their career in 1998 as a Freelance Journalist & Editor, working on various writing and editing projects. In 2000, they worked as a Graphic Designer at River City Copy & Graphics until 2002. From 2002 to 2017, Alicia served as the Associate Director of Communication & Community Engagement at Pacific Union Conference, where they led a team to produce a monthly news magazine and handled content planning, editing, and design. Additionally, Alicia worked at Amazing Facts as the Inside Report Magazine Editor from 1998 to 2000, managing and designing the magazine. In 2005, they briefly served as a Notary Public for the California Secretary of State, specializing in notarizing mortgage loan signings and other documents. Alicia's most recent role is Director of Marketing at Pacific Press Publishing Association, which they have held since 2019. In this position, they are responsible for developing and executing digital marketing strategies, increasing online sales, and serving as the lead copywriter for various materials. Overall, Alicia has a strong background in marketing, communications, writing, editing, and design.

Alicia Adams has obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from The University of West Alabama in 2021. Prior to this, they earned an M.A. in Religion from Andrews University in 1998. Alicia also holds a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations from Southern Adventist University, which they received in 1997. In addition to their formal education, Alicia has obtained various certifications in areas such as Agile Foundations, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Foundations, Nonprofit Management, Event Planning, Content Marketing, SEO, and HR. These certifications were obtained from institutions such as LinkedIn, HubSpot Academy, and Lynda.com, with the most recent one being Agile Foundations from LinkedIn, obtained in March 2022.