Janae Cofield is a Communications Coordinator at Community Catalyst. She brings experience in internal communications, public relations, human resources, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy.
She earned a master of arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with minors in Black Studies and Communication Studies from Northern Kentucky University.
Beyond her role at Community Catalyst, Janae serves as a board member and Director of Public Relations and Communications for Let’s Shake the Table, a non-profit organization in Charlotte, NC, dedicated to uplifting and amplifying the voices of Black women in the communications field. Janae’s dedication to uplifting underrepresented voices is evident in her work and community engagement. She’s committed to fostering environments where diverse perspectives are valued and heard. Janae enjoys exploring the food scene and fun activities around Charlotte with friends.