Develop speeches, scripts, annual reports, websites, and other material for private-sector corporations, not-for-profits, and celebrities. Current and recent clients include: * National Urban League: partner with historic civil rights organization on the national media launch of its State of Black America® report and its concurrent Virtual Series of online issue-based symposiums' provide writing and marketing support for organization’s 2020 election and U.S. Census participation campaigns; executive communication support for CEO Marc H. Morial.* Aaron Consulting.: sub-contracted by the firm to script New York Common Pantry’s 2020 annual gala/fundraising event. The Pantry is a non-profit that provides food assistance for economically at-risk families across the Metropolitan area. Scripted the organization’s executives and board members and provided writing support to representatives of Estée Lauder Companies, the event’s corporate sponsor.* Black Enterprise Magazine: advertorial feature articles; scripts for Black Enterprise events; write/edit promotional materials* American Foundation for the Blind: edit/revise/provide content for annual reports; write op-eds, correspondence, and fundraising communications for CEO.* Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic: write/edit CEO fundraising communications to donors* Actress/activist Kathy Najimy: speechwriter

Responsible for crafting internal and external communications that support the policies and goals of the Acquisition Management Division of USDA and other divisions as assigned. Duties include review and editing for content, style, and conformity with Federal policies and regulations. Memos, press statements, policy and procedure updates, and reports prepared and nuanced for agency staff, congressional committees, the media and myriad other stakeholders.

Crafted speeches and written communications for President and CEO Deanna Mulligan. Material successfully informed, inspired and motivated Guardian’s national sales force and corporate office staff at critical time. Organization challenged by shifting industry landscape, unknown impact of health care reform and natural disaster (1,500 employees displaced by Hurricane Sandy). Also wrote company's award-winning 2012 annual report, advertising copy, and internal communications.

Wrote keynotes, policy speeches, and talking points for H. Carl McCall, chairman of the SUNY Board of Trustees, and SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher. Also provided writing & editing support for SUNY Global – Office of Global Affairs. Material tailored for multiple stakeholders: trustees, students, administration and faculty, elected officials, local chambers of commerce and corporate partners, and the media.

Prepared speeches, talking points and op-eds for the Honorable David A. Paterson. Captured voice and personality of the Governor and raised awareness of his accomplishments in office during final months of the administration. Material conveyed opinion, advanced policy and distilled complex and controversial issues into accessible messages crafted for broad spectrum of stakeholders.

Provided general writing support for this first-rank humanitarian agency that provides emergency and long-term assistance to Jewish communities around the world. Developed organization's Wikipedia page, provided features to web page, and wrote/edited brochure copy.

For 10 years, authored all speeches (up to 15-20 major addresses a year) for Publisher Earl G. Graves, Sr. Projects for Mr. Graves’ company also included scripts for national events, promotional and advertising copy, and speeches for other executive staff.

Script writer for Washington D.C. Brown at 50 Gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. Scripted all participants including Sen. Ted Kennedy, Cicely Tyson, and hosts Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee.

Wrote 35-40 speeches annually for national president and other executive staff. Topics included teen pregnancy, global population, abortion rights, clinic violence, women's rights, diversity, and business practices of not-for-profits.