As a retired firefighter with a lifelong commitment to public safety and a certified and nationally registered paramedic, I bring nearly two decades of hands-on emergency response experience, political action, and union leadership to my role as Chief Operating Officer at The Cartographers Group. Our firm specializes in strategic communications, with a sharp focus on public safety and union advocacy.Through our political campaigns and strategic communications company, Modern Cartographers, I leverage my extensive background in public safety and leadership to drive our mission forward, ensuring that our clients receive top-tier strategic advice and support. I provide comprehensive crisis communications advice, content development, political consulting, strategic direction, and message framing for complex public safety-driven issues.Though my career was cut short in 2020 with a line-of-duty injury that ultimately led to my medical retirement as a professional firefighter, my passion for public safety and public servants has only grown stronger. My career has been characterized by a relentless commitment to serving and protecting communities, and this ethos still informs my work in strategic communications.A proud, experienced union boss and remain deeply committed to advocating for the rights, wages, benefits, and working conditions of public safety workers. My vast role in union leadership has equipped me with the skills to navigate complex negotiations, champion fair labor practices, and foster solidarity among members.Let’s connect and explore how we can work together.