Mimi Draft 

Mimi Draft 

Communications Manager

Executive Office and Special Projects Manager

photo of Mimi Draft, a Black woman with long curly hair smiling

Mimi Draft 

Communications Manager
photo of Mimi Draft, a Black woman with long curly hair smiling

Mimi Draft is a communications manager with Change Matrix. She specializes in strategy and engagement for the nonprofit and public sectors. With a passion for mission-driven work, she brings over a decade of experience in programming centered on improving public health and community-impact initiatives. Mimi believes that collaboration is the key to driving innovative systems change. From developing targeted outreach campaigns to leading cross-sector partnerships, Mimi prioritizes a people-centered approach to cultivate community and build authentic connections.  

A proud Gamecock, Mimi holds a B.A. in Theatre from the University of South Carolina and an M.S. in Communications from Purdue University. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and playing with her dogs, Sasha and Elliot. 

Tanesha has over a decade of experience in strategic operations and executive support across the nonprofit, education, and social impact sectors.

Grounded in a deep commitment to justice, equity, and community resilience, Tanesha brings a systems-minded approach to her work—supporting executive leadership, optimizing virtual operations, and leading special projects that foster inclusive, mission-aligned growth.

She has led cross-functional teams, coordinated large-scale events, and managed complex executive logistics to support small businesses and mission-driven entrepreneurs in streamlining operations and developing equity-centered internal policies. With degrees in English, Organizational Communication, and Project Management she bridges strategic planning, internal communications, and tech-driven operations to ensure effective alignment across Change Matrix.

Based in Georgia, Tanesha enjoys reading all things fiction, creative writing, and spending time with her family.

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