Annalee Schafranek

Marketing & Editorial
Annalee Schafranek is the Marketing & Editorial Director at YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish. Originally from California, she has happily called all three states on the West Coast home.

Annalee is responsible for building visibility for YWCA in the community. She oversees the agency's editorial strategy, content marketing, and reputation management. Her passion is changing hearts and minds through media and pop culture, as well as sharing the stories of women and girls.

Annalee graduated from Reed College with a degree in Sociology. Her undergraduate thesis studied the coverage of feminist activism in American newspapers. She enjoys collaborating with team members to help communities understand the ways in which all are impacted by systemic inequities.

When not at work, Annalee enjoys dissecting pop culture, taking advantage of Seattle’s many nearby hiking trails, and catching up on her podcast backlog.

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Reading On A Mission: Black Women's Health
YWCA
This month we're exploring how our healthcare system can perpetuate inequity. Below we've compiled a reading list written entirely by Black more
Seeking Peer Support to Fight Inequities
YWCA
Our healthcare system is a maze for most, let alone folks who are furthest from privilege and opportunity. Studies show that for Black women more
Reading on a Mission: Centering Black Trans Womxn
YWCA
For Pride month, we’re sharing the words and stories of Black trans womxn. In light of ongoing murders of and attacks on Black trans women and folx, more
Home As the Foundation of Equity
YWCA
All last year, YWCA brought a traveling tapestry to community events, inviting supporters to add the names of women who inspire them. Many of the more
Organizing in Place
YWCA
With the COVID-19 crisis disrupting life and highlighting inequities, many people are wondering how they can help support work like YWCA’s at this more
Workplace Philanthropy Creates Equity
YWCA
Creating equity at work can take many forms. Changing hiring practices, elevating staff of color to positions of power, as well as meetings more
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Annalee Schafranek is the Marketing & Editorial Director at YWCA. She contributes agency news, press releases, and media coverage to the website. Annalee’s educational and professional experience has always focused on the place where gender equity and media meet.

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