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Atlanta, GA, US

• Policy advisor and creative director for a large-scale digital health IT integration campaign bringing health information technology (HIT), telehealth, and AI-enabled medical devices to 80,000 U.S. patients overseas.
• Executed strategic communications in defense of pioneering, newly-adopted HIT policy. Created and delivered keynote presentations on behalf of a 25-person cross-functional team of government leaders, healthcare.
• Advised Congressional Delegates (CODELS), government officials, healthcare executives and advocacy groups on capabilities, risks, and projected outcomes of regulation changes.
• Creatively managed 15 distinct internal, media and community relations events effectively influencing executives, key decision-makers and elected officials. High intellectual standards and relentless attention to.

Okinawa, Japan

• Launched a team of virtual health advocates focused on achieving equitable access to quality healthcare for geographically isolated and underserved military patient populations overseas.
• Created an Air Force-wide initiative to adopt and integrate telemental health platforms and other digital health technologies aimed at improving access to care in overseas clinics and treatment facilities.
• Built strong, strategic relationships with an expansive network of local advocates, senior military leaders, elected officials and policy-makers within the federal government. Expert, professional communicator.
• Developed and executed a robust strategic communications plan encompassing full-spectrum digital care software and platform adoption. Facilitated a focus group of patients, providers, administrators and financiers..
• Educated healthcare administrators, care providers and key influencers. Conducted market research; drafted and presented detailed budget proposals and operating plans; conducted pilot testing, data collection and data.
• 10+ years of crisis communications, media relations, internal information, strategic messaging, executive administration and content creation experience.

Reston, Virginia, United States

• Drove engagement and understanding between the aerospace industry and end-user via collaborative discussions addressing requirements, capabilities, manufacturing pipelines and the safe integration of advanced defense.
• Policy analyst and change agent responsible for managing the revision of more than 2,500 technical manuals and policy documents dictating the acquisition and use of advanced national defense technologies including.
• Provided multifaceted expertise as a technical writer, policy analyst and business development specialist. Collaborated with aerospace defense contractors, end-users and legal professionals to review department-level.
• Advised senior military and civilian leaders on process improvement and novel project management solutions.
• Developed educational and training content for diverse audiences; planned and executed all aspects of speakers’ panels, training workshops and internal seminars socializing regulations and policy changes.
• Tracked and reported progress to executives in a fast-paced environment. Microsoft Office, Word Press and web design proficient.

Goldsboro, North Carolina

• Official spokesperson and key advisor to senior Air Force leaders responsible for guiding and protecting 7,500 military members and their families assigned to Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base during periods of rapid.
• Organized and led the installation’s crisis communications team in response to Hurricane Matthew (Oct 2016).
• Prepared press releases; managed live press conference; responded to 40+ regional and national media queries; assembled media relations team; drafted strategic messages. Solidified public trust and community support.
• Prepared senior leaders for a nationally-televised press conference and live interview following a fatal aircraft training mishap. Messages highlighted exceptional risk-mitigation, training standards and timely.
• Created digital media training program and developed interview preparation resources for senior executives. Escorted 12 senior leaders to regional media events, print interviews, community engagements and public.
• Quickly and easily established rapport and strong relationships with business leaders, key influencers and elected officials. Represented the installation as the official spokesperson. Coordinated all facets of CODEL.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Policy analyst and regional Department of Defense (DoD) strategic communications SME responsible for implementing compatible land-use guidelines guaranteeing the simultaneous protection of the U.S. national defense.
• Performed multi-disciplinary strategic communications effectively guiding renewable energy exploration, community planning and compatible land-use ordinances and resolutions. Organized town hall meetings; generated.
• Engaged and educated municipal and state-level government leaders and CODELS on the strategic importance of the Nevada Test and Training Range. Proactively shaped renewable energy development plans and national defense.
• Collaborated with a cross-functional team including renewable energy researchers (Oregon Institute of Technology; Klamath Falls, OR), active duty Air Force test pilots and operators and stakeholders representing clean.
• Scaled the productivity and influence of a top-performing 12-person Public Partnerships team composed of software engineers, data analysts and administrative staff responsible for project management, analytics and.

Nellis AFB, Nevada, United States

• Enhanced community engagement by creatively generating media coverage highlighting outstanding organizational accomplishments and the installation’s economic impact in the region.
• Provided trusted counsel to senior military and civilian leaders on issues related to media coverage, community relations, Congressional queries, FOIA requests, public speaking events and internal matters. Crafted.
• Created detailed, long-range strategic communications plans used by senior leaders during annual legislative visits to Capitol Hill.
• Supervised a 7-person team responsible for media escort, photojournalism, social media operations and scheduling.

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