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Washington, Dc, Us

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Steadfast is a full-service agency that develops strategic, integrated communications and public affairs programs to further the goals of companies, associations, foundations and nonprofits.

Production of the Gastro Broadcast, featuring independent GI physicians and administrative leaders having conversations with their colleagues on issues that impact gastroenterology. Gastro Broadcast explores how GI physicians navigate medicine, business, practice management, policy advocacy and many other issues they face in today’s healthcare environment.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led foundation, non-profit and professional association work for healthcare communications firm. Developed strategic plans and directed integrated public affairs, media, thought leadership and executive visibility campaigns for provider associations, health information technology foundations and disease-specific advocacy organizations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led strategic communications efforts for a public affairs firm. Directed communications, media relations and social media strategies for foundation and non-profit clients working on health, income security and education policy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Built and led communications department. Directed communications strategies for a $6 million health non-profit with five programs and a $16.5 million, five-year W.K. Kellogg Foundation capacity building project with 18 grantees in 15 states. Significantly increased visibility of the organization in the media and amongst key policymakers. Increased online audience by more than 50 percent through strategic social media and online community mobilization campaigns. Trained staff, partners, and community-based advocates in messaging, media relations and social networking.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Increased total accounts for KG Pharmacy Worker’s Compensation Program by 30 percent. Increased sales volume for OncoDiagnostic Laboratory, Inc. in California and Arizona by more than 600 percent.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created communications department; developed and directed public relations strategies for multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns and mass participatory events. Tripled the amount of positive media coverage for the Los Angeles, New York and San Fracncisco AIDS Walks. Produced and directed three films about the history of the LA, NY, and SF AIDS Walks. Managed celebrity photo opportunities and interviews.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Built and led the communications department. Directed communications strategies for a $10 million financial literacy organization with three core programs and more than 10 program sites. Significantly increased visibility within the media and amongst key policymakers and community members. Directed national earned media and pro-bono radio, print and billboard ad campaign for financial literacy education which increased program funding and volunteer recruitment. Managed public affairs efforts for HOPE Coalition America, a financial emergency response network.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Senior advisor to U.S. Rep. Lee on public and media relations. Successfully directed international media strategy following a controversial solo vote after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Significantly increased positive media exposure, including Lee’s visibility as a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Organized and managed town hall meeting on the California energy crisis with U.S. House Democratic Leader and Bay Area Reps.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Ma, Communications: Journalism And Public Affairs

Ba, Sociology And History

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