Led communications for the dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business. Responsibilities included writing speeches, creating strategic communications that articulated the future vision and direction of the GSB, and leveraging channels and events to engage with internal and external audiences.

Served as communications lead for the EVP & GM of Adobe’s Digital Media business. Responsibilities included producing executive keynotes and speeches; financial analysts, quarterly board of directors presentations and all-hands meetings; thought leadership content (blogs, social media, bylined articles); and media strategy and messaging.

Led all communications initiatives for HPE's General Counsel, including speeches, presentations, thought leadership content, videos and all-employee meetings. Additional experience included leading communications support for the Executive Vice President for Human Resources and assisting with written messages and scripts for the CEO, messaging for quarterly earnings and live webcast events.

Led public relations efforts for Covington’s West Coast offices. Worked with firm leadership to identify business priorities and implement visibility-raising initiatives through media outreach, press releases, article placement, award nominations, social media and speech writing. Demonstrated success obtaining coverage in key media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and NPR. Provided strategic communications support to offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, London, Brussels, New York, Washington.

Chief communications and media contact for 65- lawyer litigation firm. Secured media placements in national and local media, advised firm leadership on PR strategy, and managed website redesign process.

Covered the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the San Francisco U.S. Attorney’s Office. Profiled more than 20 members of the bench.

Coastal reporter, focusing on commercial fishing, agriculture and open space.

Served as editor and writer for international arts news website.

Taught spoken English to more than 500 Chinese high school students.