Narrative &
Strategic Communications
Community Organizing & Movement Building
Desiree McSwain-Mims



With nearly a decade of experience in various digital and communication roles, including writing and editing, social media management, graphic design, and more, I have been able to bridge the gap between organizations and corporations and their members/constituents or consumers. I am proud to have been a part of helping clients, employers, and partners meet some monumental campaign, communications, and strategic goals. As a creative, I am always finding new avenues to explore and create meaningful projects, whether I am behind the scenes, in front of the camera, or coordinating and facilitating the process. From videography to jewelry making to now owning my own digital design company– I always have my hands in something! Above all, I am most proud of my role as a mother to four little ones! It is the hardest and most rewarding work but also the very thing that drives me to ensure I am always contributing my best to society and creating real impact.
Check out my most recent project:
Publications
The SF Bayview
Read Here: "Oakland schools made a promise to Black students – it’s time to deliver".
The Oaklandside
Read Here: "Could tearing up an Oakland freeway undo decades of racial injustice?".
The Imprint
Read Here: "Oakland Schools Chart Course for Police-Free Future".
Radio
Co-host of "The Project Censored Show" KPFA from 2016-2018
Listen Here: "Recent underreported stories, Fake news and the intersection between Environmental and Racial Justice".
Guest speaker on KPFA's "UpFront"
Podcast
Guest speaker on Hella Black Podcast
Listen Here: "Tales of The Town: Ep 10".