The Resume

Posted

November 15, 2024

Written By

John Media

I bring a background in advocacy, business, and community engagement to this role, and I am ready to leverage these skills to serve District 7. My priorities include supporting small businesses, expanding diverse housing options, promoting continued public safety reforms, and fostering sustainable community growth and development. I believe in building partnerships that empower residents and allow Columbus to grow inclusively.

Professional Experience

Stonewall Columbus – Columbus, OH
Executive Director/CEO – January 2021 – Present (as CEO)
Interim Executive Director – June 2020 – December 2020

Pride Fund 1 – Columbus, OH
Chief Executive Officer – June 2020 – Present

DePorteous Consulting – Remote
Founder/Chief Strategist – September 2015 – Present (nonactive)

Wexner Center for the Arts – Columbus, OH
Director, Marketing/Communications & Outreach – September 2016 – January 2020

Chegg – Santa Clara, CA
Client Success Manager/Consultant – February 2016 – October 2016

Columbus College of Art & Design – Columbus, OH
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Operations – August 2014 – September 2015
Director of Admissions – August 2012 – July 2014
 
Stanford University – Stanford, CA
Assistant Dean of Admission, Marketing & Communications Outreach – August 2010 – August 2012

Drew School – San Francisco, CA
Director of College Counseling/Associate Academic Dean – July 2008 – August 2010

Stanford University – Stanford, CA
Associate Director of Admission/Creative Director, Webmaster – July 2006 – June 2008

Kenyon College – Gambier, OH
Director of Multicultural Admissions, Associate Director of Admissions – June 2002 – July 2006

Civic Leadership

Volunteer leader, at local and national levels, for more than 20 years; a demonstrated passion for engaging moments that support equity and access in a variety of arenas.

  • Human Rights Campaign (January 2010 – October 2019; February 2020 – present)
    • Board of Directors (February 2020 – present)
      • Board Development Committee (2021 – present)
      • Major Donor Committee (2022 – present)
    • Board of Governors (October 2013 – October 2019)
      • Board Development Co-Chair
      • Community Engagement Co-Chair
    • San Francisco Bay Area Steering Committee
      • Corporate Sponsorship Co-Chair
    • Columbus, OH Steering Committee
      • Corporate Sponsorship Co-Chair, Federal Club Co-Chair, Steering Committee Co-Chair
  • The Legacy Fund of the Columbus Foundation (January 2017 – Present)
      • Kenyon College
        • Board of Trustees (July 2021 – present)
        • Alumni Council (2011 – 2014)
        • Class Agent (2010 – 2021)
        • Presidential Fellow (2011 – 2014)
        • San Francisco – Bay Area Leadership Group (2007 – 2012)
      • City of Columbus
        • Create Columbus Commission (January 2016 – 2018)
        • Civilian Police Review Board Working Group (2020 – 2021)
      • Create Columbus (January 2018 – January 2021)
        • Chair (2019 – 2021)
          • Vice Chair/Treasurer (January 2019 – June 2019)
          • Interim Chair (April – June 2019)
        • Vice Chair elect (October – December 2018)
        • Marketing/Communications Committee, Grants Committee, Development Committee
      • Equitas Health (March 2016 – June 2020)
        • Vice Chair (November 2016 – June 2020)
        • Acting Secretary (2017)
        • Executive Committee, Facilities Subcommittee, Personnel Subcommittee, Public Policy Subcommittee, Strategic Planning Subcommittee
      • Advocates for Youth (September 2002 – November 2008)
        • Secretary of the Board (October 2004 – September 2006; March – November 2008)