I am a communications strategist and program manager that brings experience from the fields of entertainment publicity, photography, film production and arts program management, dedicated to using my skills to support women, climate initiatives, and the planet thrive. Connecting people to resources and showing them how to effectively publicize their synergies has been the cornerstone of my work. Professional Highlights:Entertainment Publicity: As a publicity photojournalist for Associated Press and Getty Images at high-profile cultural and political events in Los Angeles I introduced key guests to one another and collaborated on shot lists to deliver ideal visual messaging with images featured in Elle, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, LA Times, NY Times Magazine, People, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Variety, and broadcast on all major networks.Media Community Leadership: As a SanDisk ambassador I educate tech users via live panel presentation and influencer videos about effective media capture and data storage. As a national board director for the American Society of Media Photographers secured Sony sponsorship which continues to support the organization, as Marketing Chair managed a team of six to craft graphic collateral and review analytics of 3 channels and as Strategic Co-chair worked with a select ad agency to grow membership at the height of COVID.Arts Program Management: Co-directed a mentorship and photojournalism skills program for national non-profit Step Up Women's Network, which resulted in 400 successful pairs in LA, NY and Chicago of under served girls with the very women they dreamed to be.Feature Film Production: Coordinated diverse crews of up to 65 people on “Punks” starring Seth Gilliam and “Pilgrim” starring Ray Liotta.Educational Highlight: Outdoor Education Leader voted to serve Fontana Elementary WI’s program Work Skills & Expertise:Marketing + PR Communications: Cultivator of key relationships, social media marketing, expertly written press releases + email marketingCustomer Relations: positive engagement from introduction through departuresProducer: strategic budget expertise for complex projects + negotiation of contract terms + usage rightsManager: leader of diverse teams of up to 65 people Tech Lead: Early adopter of new software + products for multimedia storytelling Photography + Editing: Specializing in impactful photography for women and climate-focused stories Director + Videographer: expertise in short-form interviews Instructor / Coach: trained to coach junior team members to excel