24: JAKE KING: Become Curious to Connect

We talked with Jake King, Communications and Diversity Strategist in Sun Prairie, WI. In our conversation, we discussed how Jake has built and sustained relationships in this role and the storytelling projects he's spearheaded as a result.

Jake's Bio:

King has a demonstrated history of valuing his community and living out that value by working to expand efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, with a double major in Public Relations and Spanish.

During his time as a student, he partnered with a community leader and was able to use his knowledge of public relations to assist the LGBTQ+ Community Council in Hancock County and challenge an existing county ordinance that did not offer protections for members of that community.

Immediately after graduating, King moved to Madison and began working for Familia Dental as an advocate for affordable dental care. He was able to use his translation skills to translate dental plans/procedures for Spanish-speaking patients.

Prior to joining the city of Sun Prairie, King served as Program and Outreach Coordinator for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Dane County.

When King is not working to improve the community, he is a long-distance runner who loves to lace up and run on John Nolen Drive. If it’s not running, then he is refining his baking skill and trying out a new pastry recipe.

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