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Safiya Jafari Simmons is a Partner with Values Partnerships, responsible for developing creative media and public relations strategies for the firm’s clients. With nearly 15 years of communications experience spanning traditional journalism, public relations and grassroots engagement, Safiya has a passion for crafting and sharing stories. She most recently served as Press Secretary to Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Previously she was National Media and Communications Strategist for Save The Children’s Campaign for Healthy Kids and spokeswoman for then-Chancellor Michelle Rhee and DC Public Schools. Safiya earned her BA in Journalism from Lehigh University and has a Master’s in Writing. The Richmond, VA, native lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, Enrique, and their three children.
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