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California, United States

Communications executive for Comcast California, a $6 billion dollar region of a Fortune 25 enterprisePromote and protect the Comcast brand in a highly challenging environmentDrive growth through communications, community impact and local government advocacyLead community relationships, social justice, DEI, and philanthropic initiativesDirect local government advocacy and policy analysis, including regulatory and legal engagementDesign stakeholder and influencer strategiesExternal affairs emergency and crisis management lead

Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Executive responsible for public affairs, public relations, digital marketing, and executive communications practicesDrove agency strategic direction, executive-level client services and P&L oversightLed winning government affairs, public relations, and community engagement initiativesInspired, developed, and challenged team members Strategic lead for winning proposals for Fortune 500 companies

Seattle, Washington, United States

Served on the Mayor’s executive team managing a $4 billion, 11,000-person enterpriseChief communications officer, collaborating with over 20 city departments, their executives, communication and engagement teamsMotivated, managed and mentored diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, in a fast-paced, politically complex environmentTrusted leader for policy and initiative development and advocacyOffice lead for emergency operations planning and activations including public safety and weather emergenciesAdditional responsibilities included coalition building, influencer initiatives, strategic messaging, public relations, media management and training, surrogacy program, crisis response and events management

Washington, United States

Led all communications and related staff in the Emergency Operation Center, Joint Information CenterActivations included active shooters, protests, extreme weather, West Nile virus, riots, and occupations

Seattle, Washington, United States

Restructured the Seattle Channel from an organization with limited production capacity to the number one rated municipal television station in the country.Drove pioneering work in digital interactivity, video streaming, Emmy-award winning content and Managed creative, technical, content and marketing team members in a high profile, politically complex, technologically evolving environment

Seattle, Washington, United States

Co-led the development of the Mayor-Elect’s 100-Day agenda working directly with stakeholders including community leaders, elected officials, department personnel and members of the public Identified both challenges and opportunities concerning city stakeholders to inform the priorities of the incoming administration

Seattle, Washington, United States

Led data driven multi-disciplinary teams in the development of technology-forward campaigns

Seattle, Wa

Led public safety, housing, health, and human services legislative advocacy in state capitol

Seattle, Wa

Led Executive’s external affairs operation including legislative advocacy, boards and commissions

Seattle, Wa

Masters, Public Administration

Ba, Political Science