Skyrocket Communications

Team

MEET OUR ROCK ROCKET STARS

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan
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Tanya Simmons Reid, CNC
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Tanya Simmons Reid is a fearless leader and communications expert with over three decades of experience in marketing, branding, business development, and community service. As the founder of Skyrocket Communications, Tanya helps businesses “Rise Brilliantly” by delivering strategies and solutions that drive innovation and positive change.
 
Tanya has held leadership roles in the beauty, media and nonprofit sectors, including Director of Marketing for Dudley Beauty Corp, Director of Marketing and Media for Impacting Your World Ministries, Inc. and Co-Host of the Busta & Tanya Morning Show, a No. 1-rated morning show in the Carolinas. She is also the visionary and executive producer of the SoundMinds Mental Health Awareness & Solutions Conference, a social impact initiative of Skyrocket Communications that focuses on Black and Hispanic communities.
 
Tanya is a certified Mental Health First Aider and volunteers on SeniorLAW Center Board of Directors. She serves as the Planning & Development Chair of the New Jersey Alumni Chapter of her alma mater North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and remains committed to empowering people and communities through her work.

Tanya is a self-driven, fearless leader whose passion and competency improves conditions and changes culture. Her expertise encompasses over three decades in communications, marketing, business development, branding, community service, donor development and engagement, event conception and management, media relations and sales.

Tanya launched Skyrocket Communications in 2018 to help businesses turbocharge their ability to serve clients, customers and communities. The company name and tagline “Rise Brilliantly” are inspired by Tanya’s commitment to bring solutions, strategies, service and shine that improve quality of life, drive innovation and support positive change in our world.

Prior to starting Skyrocket Communications, Inc., Tanya was President of Vanessa Blake Cosmetics where she reformed the corporate structure and developed the long-term direction of the company. She also served as Director of Marketing for Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers and distributors of hair care products and cosmetics where she created and promoted an elegant and polished style throughout all of the company’s advertising, print collateral, video productions, live events and online marketing platforms. She was instrumental in launching over 20 new products and numerous sales campaigns. Additionally, Tanya initiated and coordinated Dudley’s significant and valuable presence in Chris Rock’s documentary, Good Hair.

Tanya’s other roles include Director of Marketing & Communications for Impacting Your World Ministries (Cherry Hill, NJ and Philadelphia, PA); Co-Host of a No. 1 Rated Morning Show and Public Affairs Director for WJMH 102 JAMZ – a top rated radio station in the Carolinas. In addition, she has served as Voiceover & On-Camera Talent for a variety of productions; as a Print and Runway Model; and as a Modeling Agency Director for Click Model Management, one of the nation’s leading modeling agencies.

Tanya is a nationally certified Mental Health First Aider from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. She founded SoundMinds Mental Health Awareness & Solutions Conference In 2021, an annual event created to share how mental health is affecting Black and Hispanic communities and discuss ways we can overcome individually and collectively.

Tanya, a native of West Palm Beach, Florida, graduated from North Carolina A&T State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast News [Communications) and currently serves as the President of the New Jersey Alumni Chapter. Tanya is a member of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives (NANOE) and volunteers on the Media & Communications Committee for SeniorLAW Center, a nonprofit organization seeking justice for older people.

Kameron James

Kameron brings a wealth of experience and insight in digital media, content creation, sales and building brand relevance with millennials. Her passion is helping businesses succeed with consistent profitable growth. Kameron is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University and the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Media Sales Institute. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Robin Stephens, CFOS

Robin is a Certified Front Office Specialist and Administrative Assistant who brings expertise in customer service, data reporting and accounts receivable. She is a stickler for detail and accuracy with over 10 years experience working in the beauty, medical, insurance and transportation industries. Robin loves spending time with her two sons – one enjoys sports and the other enjoys playing multiple instruments in the band.

Thomas Simmons
Thomas provides over four decades of valuable experience positioning Fortune 500 and nonprofit organizations for long-term success. He is a results-oriented leader with exceptional skills and achievements in business strategy, donor development, community relations, operations/human resource management, employee productivity and staff/volunteer training.

Thomas is a graduate of Florida A&M University. He served honorably in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant and has been involved with the Society for Human Resource Management, Equal Employment Advisory Council, National Urban League, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Miami, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association.

Kristen Wilson

Kristen has over 15 years of nonprofit fundraising and marketing experience, raising over 5 million for a variety of nonprofits in many sectors including: arts organizations, legal services organizations, human services organizations, youth service organizations, and more. Kristen is passionate about helping nonprofits see their vision manifested through 

intentional marketing and fundraising through diverse funding sources. She has experience in grant writing, development fund management, individual giving, writing compelling case statements, donor development, grant management, social media management and more. Kristen is committed to helping nonprofits transform their mission into sustainable resources. 

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