Led Purpose & Inclusion (P&I) communications strategy internally and externally – focused on the firm’s ESG commitments around DEI, community and climate

Oversaw communications strategy for leading non-partisan foundation dedicated to addressing U.S. fiscal and economic challenges to achieve more widespread opportunity for future generations. Led team in executing full range of communications activities aimed at engaging elected officials, the policy community and the public.

Executed global communications and brand strategy for the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative to advance responsible business practices and the role of the private sector in solving the world’s greatest challenges. Worked extensively to shape the initiative’s identity and narrative as it grew from a start-up of 40 founding companies to a global organization with 13,000+ corporate and non-business signatories in 170 countries. Led a team of seven on stakeholder communications, website, media relations, social media and publications. Advanced wide portfolio of issues including climate change, water, gender equality, human rights, labour standards, anti-corruption, peace and rule of law, and topics such as supply chain, responsible investment and management practices. Also responsible for UN Global Compact communications on the broader UN-business agenda, including drafting UN Secretary-General speeches and statements, as well as engagement in high-level UN reports and conferences including Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development, 2015 Paris Climate Change Conference and 2015 launch of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Responsible for developing crisis readiness programs, conducting simulation training sessions and responding to issues and crises for a variety of clients in manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, food and other industries.

Developed and implemented national and regional marketing strategies for this gourmet food manufacturer; Wrote and designed advertisements, press releases and point-of-sale materials.

Supported the execution of securities transactions: initial public offerings, equity derivative and debt transactions; Researched and wrote “Glossary of Equity Derivative Products,” an internal reference guide for lawyers.