Serve as a member of the Project Management Team (PMT) for the State Route 400 roadway construction project, focused on crafting and implementing community awareness strategies for the public, media and public officials. This six-year project will significantly improve traffic flow, efficiency and travel/commute time throughout the Atlanta metropolitan region. My roles is also to support the public involvement strategies of the Georgia Department of Transportation communication staff to ensure the information needs across all audiences and stakeholders are met.

Health and Wellness writer for company that is home to some of the best-known media brands in the United States, reaching audiences across multiple digital platforms, social media, magazines, books, music, and events.

Instructor at the Center for Domestic Preparedness / Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) - the nation's premier facility for healthcare and first responder training for emergencies and disasters. Courses taught include Managing Public Information for All Hazards Emergencies, Healthcare Leadership, and Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management. Training focuses on media relations and public information skills for first responders, health and hospital personnel, and other front line personnel during day-to-day operations and crisis situations. Designated as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Public Information by FEMA. Selected "Virtual Training Instructor of the Year" in 2021 when all CDP resident training moved to virtual delivery.

Instructor for numerous FEMA training courses for first response personnel and others involved in Emergency Management/Homeland Security at the local, state and federal levels. Courses include Public Information and Warning, JIS/JIC operations, Effective Communication, Emergency Planning, Mass Fatalities Incident Response, Leadership and Influence, Decision Making and Problem Solving, Resource Management, and Continuity of Operations. Clients include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), City of Atlanta, local government entities, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Savannah Port Authority and numerous healthcare organizations.

Provide risk communication/media relations and crisis communication plan development for local, state and federal agencies with an emphasis on public safety/emergency management; certified to teach the Public Information Officers Course (L-105) under the federal NIMS requirements

Award-winning education reporter for Appen Media Group, which publishes weekly newspapers and social media content for Metro Atlanta region. In 2008 helped launch Northside Woman magazine, a nationally acclaimed monthly magazine, and served as editor and Senior Writer through 2014.

Coordinated marketing and media relations for major construction firms in Florida and Georgia. Work involves community outreach, media relations, and website development. Key figure in the approval of a 100-year, multi-million dollar project with plans to brings jobs and revenue into Central Florida for decades to come.

Handled media relations, public information and community relations for all aspects of emergency management under the department of Public Safety. Served as the Lead PIO during the midwestern floods of 1993 (federally-declared disaster), responsible for annual exercises and training, and assisted with development and updates to the City's Emergency Operations Plan.