The work
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Banjo Strategies Engagements
Client work delivered by the firm.
Campaign · 2026LiveKim Barber · Monterey City CouncilLive this cycle. On track: spokesperson preparation and paid ramp underway.View case study Filed: CampaignsCampaign · 2026LiveJustin Hurst · Folsom City CouncilLive this cycle. Coalition consolidating; digital and earned media in market.View case study Filed: CampaignsArts · Healing2023Musical Soulmates CollectiveA recurring event format, audience growth, and a replicable model for other cities.View case study Filed: Programs
Selected Founder Leadership Experience
Work Ayo led as an employee, volunteer leader, or founder of an initiative. Presented as founder experience, not as Banjo Strategies client engagements.
Coalition · Regional OrganizingFounder experienceLiveProject Plenty16 counties · 6M+ Californians representedActive organizing leadership across the region; convened lieutenant governor candidates within hours of launch.View case study Filed: CoalitionsPublic Health · Monterey CountyFounder experienceYouth Behavioral HealthCountywide youth mental-health initiative · 53 partners activatedActivated 53 corporate, civic, school, and community partners through one coordinated countywide youth mental-health initiative in…View case study Filed: Programs · CoalitionsUniversity · EnrollmentFounder experience2023UC Santa CruzRecruitment toolkit and video assets adopted across admissions; diversity goals supported with authentic programming.View case study Filed: Programs · MarketingNonprofit · Racial JusticeFounder experience2023Santa Cruz BlackBlacksgiving, the Art Showcase, the KBJ Mixer, and the Town Hall executed as one coherent year of programming.View case study Filed: Programs · MarketingClimate FinanceFounder experience2023ClimatizeSharper brand voice, broader reach, and a repeatable content engine across channels.View case study Filed: Marketing
