Work Experience

Senior Director of Communications
Washington, DC: April 2022 - present

As Senior Director of Communications, I work to strategically position and empower publishers and authors, and support the book industry as whole. I advance the policy and creative interests of the U.S. publishing industry through media relations, digital advocacy and member communications which encompass a portfolio focused on copyright, freedom of expression and combatting banned books.
In 2022, I was elected to a 2-year term on the International Publishers Association Freedom to Publish Committee representing American publisher interests to combat censorship and strengthen the freedom to publish to this international body.

Communication Manager
Washington, DC: January 2017 - Present

Managed the communications strategy for a $250 million international programs portfolio of 26 projects in 20 countries
Social Media Manager across both domestic and international portfolios
Digital Media Editor for the Cooperative Business Journal
Sponsorships and Partnerships Lead for domestic initiatives bringing in over $250,000 in fundraising

Communication Associate
July 2015 - January 2017

Managed content and storytelling strategies for a portfolio of 25 projects across 20 countries including web and social media content, impact promotion and weekly newsletter editor
Increased Twitter and Facebook engagement by 150% over 6 months
Managed media relations including pitching and logistics for an hour long PBS series special on the cooperative movement with film locations across 3 countries.

Technical Advisor, Workshop Manager
Boston, MA: May 2009 - August 2011

Communications Director
Washington, DC: August 2020 - March 2022
Senior Communications Manager
Washington, DC: May 2019 - August 2020

Led the communications strategy and work for a network of 30,000 small business owners advocating for progressive policy such as paid leave, child care for all and universal health care
Defined the small business narrative during the COVID-19 crisis, including the major equity gaps of the relief packages. With over 2,000 earned media hits in 6 months and a digital campaign reaching over 15 million views, I strategically elevated small business member voices to build advocacy and political power.
Overhauled digital media presence with double the reach for social channels, a website redesign and developed a digital content platform

Health ICT Specialist
Gondar, Ethiopia: September 2012 - December 2014

Served as the National Stomp Out Malaria Coordinator, supporting volunteers, providing training, creating strategic partnerships, and running national communications
Served on the Program Advisory Council (PAC) to develop a strategic framework for the health program, reviewed project grants and budgets, designed and evaluated training
Implemented interventions and trained over 1,300 clients and service providers in HIV and malaria prevention, water and sanitation, gender empowerment, organizational capacity building (including monitoring and evaluation, project management and communications)

Marketing Associate
Denver, CO: August 2011 - September 2012

Conducted high level interviews with prestigious alumni including Condoleezza Rice and Madeleine Albright
Developed the strategic plan for Korbel 2013-18, including fundraising and events
Developed a video marketing campaign for prospective students and lecture series marketing strategy

Africa Agenda: Editorial Consultant
Denver, CO: March 2015 - July 2015

GlobalPost: Web Production Intern
Boston, MA: May 2009 - August 2011

Center for Defending the Freedoms of Journalists: Elections Working Group
Amman, Jordan: May 2010 - July 2010

NGO Forum for Health: Mental Health and Psychosocial Working Group Researcher
Geneva, Switzerland: March 2010 - May 2010

90.9 FM WBUR, Boston’s NPR Station: Local Boston
News-desk
Boston, MA: January 2009 - May 2009