Cilicia Anderson is a dynamic communications and development professional with a strong background in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. She most recently served as Communications and Media Relations Manager at Edward Waters University, where she led strategic marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts, enhancing donor engagement and revitalizing brand identity through data-driven strategies and compelling storytelling. Cilicia has also worked with the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida A&M University, supporting small business growth through targeted marketing initiatives. Her journalism background includes roles as a staff writer, layout designer, and associate producer. A Florida A&M University graduate with a B.S. in Journalism, Cilicia brings a versatile skill set in strategic communications, media production, donor cultivation, and data analysis—making her a results-driven professional with a track record of amplifying organizational impact.