Managing media relations for a national philanthropy aimed at ensuring U.S. children, youth and young adults — and their families and communities — can thrive. Developing outreach strategies, crafting key messages and conducting media training for executives and other spokespeople, Writing full-length reports, op-eds, news releases and blog entries aimed at reaching federal and state policymakers and other key audiences. Co-managing media partnerships portfolio of $1.75 million.

Promoted twice in two years. Contributed to strategic communications leadership, managed national press relations for a 2 million-member labor union. Engaged with national political, labor/economics and progressive reporters. Wrote for external (news releases, op-eds, speechwriting) and internal (newsletters, toolkits, executive prep) audiences. Managed staff.

Oversaw communications for Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, a premier school of international affairs. Drafted and executed audience-centric strategic communications plan. Managed two dozen websites and transition into new content management system. Generated publications. Wrote/edited for promotional publications and e-newsletters. Placed advertising. Wrote for senior leadership. Contributed to social networking efforts.

Managed a range of press, promotional and advocacy communications activities for an association during high-profile health care reform debate. Handled media inquiries. Launched social networking presences. Wrote/edited for magazine, promotional publications, e-newsletters and blogs. Conducted training. Served as primary liaison between IT and department/division staffs in managing website.

Managed media relations, publications, website and policy research for YorkCounts (a regional quality-of-life coalition), the York College Center for Community Engagement and the York Nonprofit Management Development Center. Wrote reports, releases, briefing documents and fundraising messages.

Capitol Bureau Chief, November 2004-June 2007: Reported on state government and news of statewide interest for WHYY Philadelphia, WDUQ Pittsburgh and other stations. Working from office at Pennsylvania Capitol, interacted daily with state government. Reporter/Host, then News Director, October 1999-February 2003: Managed three-person public radio newsroom.Served on Associated Press (Pa.) and Legislative Correspondents’ Association boards. Received national awards (Edward R. Murrow and PRNDI).

Managed all aspects of a state legislative campaign, from fundraising and communications to field. To pay the bills, sold ads full-time at a local radio station group, March 2003-July 2004.