Darius Booker
About Darius Booker
Darius Booker serves as an Events Associate in the Office of the CEO at the Obama Foundation, specializing in culture-forward strategies and experiential events. He holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Communications from American University and has a diverse background in project management and account executive roles across various organizations.
Work at Obama Foundation
Darius Booker currently serves as an Events Associate in the Office of the CEO at the Obama Foundation. He has been in this role since 2023, working from Charlotte, North Carolina. In this position, he specializes in organizing and executing events that align with the foundation's mission and objectives.
Education and Expertise
Darius Booker holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Communications from American University, where he studied from 2018 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with minors in Public Relations and Communication Studies from Marshall University, completing his degree in 2018. His educational background supports his specialization in creating culture-forward strategies and experiential events.
Professional Experience
Before joining the Obama Foundation, Darius Booker held various positions in the communications and public relations field. He worked at M Booth as a Creative Project Manager and Junior Strategist for four months in 2022-2023. He also served as an Assistant Account Executive at Stratacomm from 2019 to 2020, and as an Account Executive at M Booth from 2021 to 2022. His roles involved developing and implementing communication strategies for diverse markets.
Background
Darius Booker's career began with internships and assistant roles at Marshall University and Kingery & Company, LLC. He served as a Resident Advisor and Interim Student Advisor at Marshall University, where he supported student life and engagement. His early experiences contributed to his understanding of effective communication and event management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Darius Booker has developed and implemented communication and marketing strategies that have successfully reached diverse markets. His work has involved fulfilling strategic goals for prominent brands across the United States and beyond, showcasing his ability to create impactful and innovative strategies.