Reema Saleh

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Digital Engagement Coordinator at The People's Lobby

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Reema Saleh is an award-winning writer and multimedia producer serving as the Digital Engagement Coordinator for The Peoples Lobby in Chicago. With a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, she combines policy expertise with narrative-driven journalism to advance advocacy campaigns and cover local news for multiple publications.

She is passionate about telling stories that foster empathy and focus on community, culture, and conflict. Her freelance work and advocacy center on key urban issues, particularly housing, public transportation, and the arts, aiming to amplify the voices of Chicagoans on the South and West sides.

Unique fact: Reema is a multi-year finalist for journalism awards for her in-depth reporting on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Personality Overview

Pleasant

Slow Starter

Strong-minded

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Community Advocacy
As Digital Engagement Coordinator at The People's Lobby, she builds community power and uses digital strategies to support legislative campaigns for people and the planet.
Public Transportation
She has an extensive portfolio of articles covering the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), earning multiple award nominations for her transportation reporting.
Local Journalism
As a freelance journalist and editor for the Chicago Review of Books, she is passionate about mission-driven, community-engaged journalism throughout Chicago.

Media Appearances

Reema Saleh – Digital Engagement Coordinator at The People's Lobby. Featured in The People's Lobby

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Work History

10-2024
Digital Engagement Coordinator at The People's Lobby
9-2024
Daily Editor at Chicago Review of Books
2-2024 - 6-2024
Podcast Producer at Change Agents Journalism Lab
11-2021
Independent Journalist at Freelance
4-2021
Content Writer at Silva Content Solutions, LLC

Education

8-2021 - 6-2023
Master of Public Policy from Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago
9-2016 - 6-2020
Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Chicago

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Insights For Selling To Reema

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Reema is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Reema

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Reema move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Reema take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Reema

Personality Compatibility


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