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Washington, Dc, Us

London, London, Gb

Lead a team of 10+ integrated communications strategists and environmental experts to deliver exceptional results for our clients; manage client services for global nonprofits, IGOs, and corporations; oversee all administration, HR, finance, and professional development of the team; coordinate closely with colleagues in London and Bonn to create effective internal processes and client management delivery systems internationally.Clients have included: Autodesk, U.S. Steel, Economist Impact, International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Clean Energy Buyer’s Association, Future Earth, ClimateWorks, United Nations Development Programme, & more.

London, London, Gb

Clients have included:United Nations Development Programme Peoples' Climate VoteAutodeskEconomist Impact Carbon Streaming Canopy Planet NAIMACTreesNEST Climate Campus and more

New York, Ny, Us

VP of Purpose for an internationally renowned strategic communications and PR company. I built and executed effective strategic communications platforms to elevate the work of non-profits, foundations, and corporations to build a better world.Responsibilities included: Client lead on all projects; new business development; budgeting and reporting; industry relationship development; internal team leadership; activation of thought leadership strategies; strategic communications development; relationship building with top media outlets.My clients included: W.K. Kellogg FoundationComic Relief US The Hunger Project Visa FoundationGroundedDaughters for EarthOne Earth Women's World BankingProsperity NowVSPWorking Capital eBay Good+ Foundationand more.

New York, Ny, Us

Core Responsibilities: Client relations; project leadership; strategic communications development; composition of core messages and materials; relationship building with top media outlets; budgeting and reporting; new business development.Clients have included: St. Louis County Department of Public Health (COVID response) Color Of Change Bainum Family Foundation Opportunity Finance Network Center for Evaluation Innovation Vital Strategies

New York, Ny, Us

As a Senior Account Executive at Fenton, I develop strategic communications analysis, PR, branding, and messaging support for a variety of progressive clients and advocacy campaigns that have included: National Nurses UnitedAmnesty InternationalEarth Day 50 #NoKidsInCages/RAICESInternational Budget Partnership King Baudouin Foundation - United StatesNY RenewsMarch OnAdvance CTEAnnie E. Casey FoundationKresge Foundation GivingTuesdayReligions for Peace

New York, New York, Us

• Developed and executed strategic communications plans for six national,state-wide, and local criminal justice reform campaigns in seven states.• Victories included: stopping a multi-million dollar jail expansion in L.A.County, leading NYC policy to close Rikers Island, and informingcongressional testimony on the rights of formerly incarcerated workers.• Developed and managed relationships with local and national press.• Drafted, edited, and placed OpEds, press releases, campaign materials, grants,and social media posts. Placements in New York Times, Washington Post,Politico, and other prominent publications.• Managed projects including events, campaign expansions, media strategy.• Created and implemented cross-platform comprehensive messaging andanalytics-informed strategies.• Spearheaded large-scale fundraising and press events.

New York, New York, Us

Development- Develop and manage a strategic individual giving program including relationship management and communications- Spearheading, managing, and coordinating the 2017 4th Annual Fall Benefit which includes: developing and managing internal and external development committees, talent management, budget creation and analysis, extensive logistical coordination, exhaustive communications and fundraising strategies, staff and volunteer management, and the development and management of benefit Host Committee- Support President in relationship development and management - Coordinate events including Young Professionals fundraisers, policy “friendraisers,” corporate policy introductions, etc. - Managed, organized, and executed #CLOSErikers & #FREEAMERICA: Power of the People panel discussion featuring John Legend, Award-winning Singer/Songwriter, Founder of #FREEAMERICA; Glenn E. Martin, President & Founder, JustLeadershipUSA; Melissa Mark-Viverito, Speaker, New York City Council; and Darren Mack, Member and Supporter, #CLOSErikers Campaign. Moderated by Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science, Fordham University.- Manage Development Committee and Board Member giving and communication strategy- Manage Salesforce database of individual donors- Support the Senior Grant Writer in foundation communications as well as grant preparation, research and writing Communications- Create strategic communications campaigns and social media content for JustLeadershipUSA and #CLOSErikers Campaign accounts - Conduct content creation, communications and social media support, live-tweeting large actions, event photography, graphic design, and other material development for the organization and the #CLOSErikers campaign

• Provided research support on issues of social justice, child welfare, education, and human rights as it pertains to New York City policy.• Organized and support public policy and education events, most recently focused on community-police relations, affordable housing, community resiliency, and inequality• Managed Center for NYC Affairs communications, digital media, and social media to engage with policy community.

Worked with Director of Communications for Cory Booker on various projects including: - Designing the official "Moving Newark Forward - Legacy of the Booker Administration" document which now serves as the primary record of the Booker Administration's accomplishments- Writing content for the Legacy project- Producing, Filming, Editing videos of city events - Photographing various city events - Designing new logo and materials for the Newark Public Access TV Station

President of Soulstice Productions, a production company that provides social media, photography, videography, event-planning, graphic design and other services to local businesses and non-profit organizations. PROJECTSCity of Newark's Office of Sustainability - Created website to increase resident and business engagement. Jersey Gardens Mall - Produced multiple tourism commercials for distribution to Glimcher's worldwide partners to increase businesses from international tourists coming into Newark Airport - Produced short films to document and advertise the progress of the state’s largest solar rooftop installation- Architectural and event photographs for the mall's complete redesign ConvergeNWK - Designed ads to promote the opening of Newark's first co-working space Code for Newark - Designed ad campaign for Newark's first coding advocacy group GeekSupply - Product photos, banner ads for their website, and designed ad campaign for their Sikle Cell donation project Ironbound Denim - Photography for their latest jean line Groundwork Elizabeth - Created multiple short films documenting their work as well as for grant applications, photographed events, created Webinar for use by Kean UniversityElizabeth Avenue Partnership - Hired to promote and document Farmer’s Markets, Tour de Elizabeth and other events, build a new website, establish and maintain social media presence

Researched and wrote policy memos for the Cory Booker Senate Campaign’s Policy Team and Senior Policy Advisor. Focus was primarily on criminal justice, immigration, and Sanctuary cities.

Newark, Nj, Us

Spearheaded Build in Brick City - an initiative to build a technology sector within the city of Newarkwww.buildinbrickcity.com. This work included- created a brand and designing a website, flyers, logos, badges, and other materials - worked with businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators to find ways to assist their growth - started weekly "Build Sessions," open meetings for community stakeholders to discuss technology in the city - worked with surrounding communities, as well as companies such as Google, to find common ground and collaborative projects- helped to organize the city's first Newark Tech Week Developed and ran the city's first hackathon, #hackNWK where we challenged Newarkers to compete for a $30,000 prize to redesign and rethink the city's website. As a result of this hackathon I was asked to participate in the White House Champions of Change event where innovators from all over the country converged to talk about exciting local and national civic technology projects. Worked in the Greater Newark Convention and Visitors Bureau as part of Brick City Development Corporation. - Produced, edited, and aggregated promotional videos for Newark's Super Bowl advertisements -Worked on projects aimed to bring visitors to the city as well as business attraction and event creation -Marketed events such as the 2014 Superbowl, NBA Draft, NCAA March Madness and the Dodge Poetry Festival -Assisted with writing, photography, design and organization of the Newark and Elizabeth Visitor and Restaurant Guides -Assisted with the design and creation of new GoNewark and GoElizabethNJ websites -Maintenance of social media and online presence

Washington, Dc, Us

Worked in the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice.Represented Department of Justice at Naturalization Ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Virginia Produced and Edited Outreach VideosWrote for OSC NewsletterWrote articles for use in non-English speaking newspapers Assisted in creation and distribution of outreach materials

Master'S Degree, Urban Policy Analysis And Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government