I am a leading digital and social media marketer and communicator, with experience building transformative programs and functions at organizations like National Geographic, USA Today, Cone Communications (Porter Novelli), Pegasystems, and Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. The online communities I’ve built and managed today reach more than 20 million people. My work spans industries including news, media, consumer packaged goods, non-profit, software, and pharmaceuticals.I began my communications and public relations career at America’s largest circulation newspaper during the rise of social media. As USA Today’s first-ever social media strategist, I built the newspaper’s entire social media presence from scratch—creating social media brands and channels for each section, training over 100 journalists to embrace Twitter, and running a social media contest that was so popular it knocked Justin Bieber off Twitter's trending topics. Since then, I’ve driven viral and impactful digital programs for brands like Yoplait, Nestle, Snuggle, Larabar, Great American Cleanup, Josh Wines, the USO, and many others. My work has been featured in media and influencer campaigns globally.Recently, I’ve focused on leveraging internal resources and employees to elevate brand presence. I’ve developed employee advocacy programs that activated thousands of people and generated hundreds of millions of social media impressions worldwide. I’ve also taught the C-suite the power of social media, helping build lasting executive brands for industry leaders.I hold a B.A. in Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus and have attended the University of the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia Community College. I believe in the value of all educational paths and encourage people to pursue learning at their own pace.In addition to my professional work, I’m passionate about food and food accessibility. I’ve been a food columnist, volunteered with various food non-profits, and launched #FeedTheFrontline, a grassroots movement that connected consumer donations with restaurants to provide meals to healthcare workers during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. I live in the Boston area with my family and two Standard Poodles.. I am a trained end-of life doula, study herbalism, attempt to tend my garden, and love to bake. I’m happiest when traveling, boating, and, of course, eating.