MEET SHANIYAH ELLIES

Storytelling with Purpose. Connecting Communities. Amplifying Voices.

I’m Shaniyah, a Public Relations strategist and storyteller using media and narrative to humanize brands, share untold stories, and empower communities.

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ABOUT ME

Shaniyah Ellies is a public relations strategist and storyteller passionate about using communication as a tool for connection, access, and impact. With experience, spanning digital campaigns, oral history, and community engagement, she creates work that humanizes brands an centers the voices of unrepresented communities.

Her mission is simple: to make people feel seen, heard, and valued through every story she tells.

“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

– Toni Morrison
PUBLIC RELATIONS & STRATEGYDIGITAL CAMPAIGNS & SOCIAL MEDIA
STORYTELLING & ORAL HISTORIES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & FUNDRAISING
  • Created a Mario Kart–inspired ‘Meet the E-Board’ graphic to showcase leadership and drive engagement through themed visual design.
  • Developed a Bratz-inspired ‘It Girlz’ event graphic promoting beauty, self-care, and confidence among young women.
  • Designed a Just Dance–inspired ‘Just Bounce’ graphic to encourage physical activity through engaging, high-energy visuals.
  • Conducting oral history interviews to preserve narratives for Suakoko Villa/Holton Street Project.