Hi, I'm Rek LeCounte - Communications, Marketing & Public Affairs professional | Yale BA | Darden MBA
I thrive on transforming complex initiatives into clear, compelling narratives, especially within civic tech and public affairs. My passion is driving product adoption and fostering inclusive communities, ideally where strategy meets impactful social change.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University, signaling strong foundational academic and analytical capabilities.
Managed YouTube's engagement with government officials and political candidates, driving product adoption and brand visibility.
Can advise on effective communication strategies for public-facing initiatives and share insights on engaging diverse stakeholders.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Education
Acquired a strong academic base with a BA from Yale, honing analytical and communication skills.
✦ Liberal Arts
✦ Academic Excellence
Strategic Business Acumen
Gained a Darden MBA, developing business strategy and leadership capabilities, with a focus on community impact.
✦ MBA
✦ Leadership
✦ Civic Engagement
Tech Industry Impact
Applied strategic communications and program management at Google, influencing product adoption, creator growth, and public affairs.
✦ Tech
✦ Program Management
✦ Marketing
✦ Public Affairs
💪🏻 Superpowers
Narrative Architect & Brand Builder
Translating complex initiatives into clear, impactful stories.
✦ Crafted compelling narratives for YouTube's government and political engagement.
✦ Led brand narrative redesigns for performance management and AI pilot teams.
✦ Enhanced brand visibility and drove product adoption through strategic communications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Catalyst
Uniting diverse teams to achieve shared business objectives.
✦ Collaborated across departments to increase YouTube feature adoption.
✦ Managed stakeholder relationships with government officials and civics entities.
✦ Partnered with content creators to boost audience growth and ad revenue.
Inclusive Community Advocate
Championing diversity and fostering positive workplace cultures.
✦ Led Pride@Georgia ERG for LGBTQ Googlers.
✦ Served as President of Pride at Darden.
✦ Contributed to fostering strong team culture and inclusive workplaces.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators driving civic tech advancements.
✦ Exploring opportunities in social impact and policy-focused roles.
✦ Finding collaborators for initiatives promoting healthy civic engagement.
I can help with
✦ Advise on effective communication strategies for public-facing initiatives.
✦ Share insights on engaging diverse stakeholders and user communities.
✦ Provide guidance on building inclusive team cultures within organizations.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify emerging trends in civic technology and public policy.
✦ Connect with leaders in the non-profit and public sectors.
✦ Discover opportunities for partnership on social impact projects.
