Impact Portfolio

Shomari Newlin Slade is a multidisciplinary designer, civil servant, and faith leader whose work sits at the intersection of learning, leadership, and public impact. As a former Legislative Assistant in the North Carolina Senate, he brings deep experience in government relations, public policy, and strategic communication.

As an instructional designer and applied learning sciences practitioner, he develops research-informed learning systems, leadership programs, and evaluation frameworks for organizations across education, nonprofit, business, and faith-based sectors.

A committed faith leader, Shomari also creates identity-formation and spiritual development curricula that strengthen communities from the inside out. If your organization is interested in partnering with Shomari, please visit the Services page to submit an inquiry.

Instructional Design

Shomari designs research-informed, user-centered learning experiences for organizations across education, nonprofit, government, business, and faith-based sectors. The examples shown here represent only an overview of his work—full project details remain confidential per client agreements.

If your organization would like to collaborate with Shomari Newlin Slade for course design, curriculum development, or learning strategy, please complete the Services Inquiry Form on the Services page.

Government Relations Curriculum

Shomari has developed a comprehensive Government Relations Curriculum to equip organizations, leaders, and community groups with the knowledge and tools to establish effective, ethical, and sustainable relationships with government officials.

The curriculum outlines a 7-step framework for public-sector engagement, which includes preparation, action planning, respectful outreach, meeting strategies, relationship maintenance, and innovation. The design focuses on clarity, consistency, credibility, and long-term partnership building. It helps organizations strengthen their advocacy strategies, improve communication with elected officials, and prepare for grant, budget, or policy engagement.

Originally created as a specialized strategic tool, this curriculum is now part of Shomari's broader leadership and systems portfolio.

In 2026, Shomari will make the Government Relations Curriculum available for use by:

- Nonprofits
- Advocacy organizations
- Community coalitions
- Faith-based institutions
- Local leadership teams
- Public administration and civic engagement programs

Organizations will gain access to a complete government relations system that includes training modules, facilitator guides, templates, worksheets, and engagement strategies.

Refine Curriculum

Shomari authored the full Refine Growth Program Curriculum for a faith-based organization—an 8-week developmental experience designed to help women deepen identity, confront internal barriers, strengthen emotional and spiritual clarity, and implement sustainable personal growth plans.

Built on a structured weekly progression, the curriculum integrates teaching, reflection, journaling, fasting, prayer, group dialogue, and personalized coaching.

The program produced three successful cohorts, each culminating in the Refine Women’s Conference—a celebration of transformation and shared testimony. Its impact also led to the creation of an ongoing Refine Women’s Mentorship Group, offering long-term support and accountability for graduates.

These examples offer a high-level look at Shomari’s communications work across press releases, social media management, and newsletter creation.

While full documents, content calendars, analytics, and internal communications remain confidential under client agreements, the summaries included here reflect Shomari’s ability to shape clear, strategic, and mission-aligned messaging for government leaders, nonprofits, businesses, and faith-based organizations.

His communications approach combines thoughtful storytelling, consistent brand voice, public-facing clarity, and audience-centered messaging—ensuring that press materials inform, social media content engages, and newsletters connect communities with purpose and impact.

Professional
Examples

Social Media

Captured during the reopening of a key community space in Winston-Salem, this moment reflects the Senator’s commitment to local development. I helped organize the event logistics and contributed to the public messaging strategy that reinforced the role of recreation in community empowerment.

Press Release

I authored this official press release on behalf of Senator Lowe, celebrating a major milestone in North Carolina’s healthcare policy. The statement reflects coordinated legislative messaging, a commitment to rural health access, and the Senator’s support of Medicaid expansion.

This community newsletter was designed to strengthen transparency and civic connection. I drafted, formatted, and distributed this piece to share Senator Lowe's recent engagements, highlight youth participation in government, and foster ongoing communication with constituents.