Devise and implement comprehensive communications plans to achieve strategic plan benchmarks and fundraising goals for Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS). Raise awareness of POBS brand in the city and position POBS as a thought leader in experiential education. Lead efforts to create compelling stories in print and electronic media. Provide stewardship for participants, educators, alumni, donors, and other stakeholders while strategizing campaigns to attract and engage new audiences.● Act as chief storyteller to showcase lives transformed by POBS programming● Produce promotional materials for programs, events, and fundraising appeals ● Create fundraising campaigns and assist development team meeting yearly fundraising goal● Oversee communications for large annual events like Building Adventure and Trailblazer Gala● Develop content for POBS’s peer-to-peer fundraising platform and websites ● Achieve local and national media coverage for POBS activities and events ● Strengthen and expand relationships with community partners, educators and the School District● Promote The Discovery Center to increase engagement with neighboring community● Produce promotional videos to convey the Outward Bound experience to multiple audiences ● Write, edit, and deliver POBS newsletter and monthly email campaigns to 10,000 subscribers ● Ensure creation of engaging content for POBS website and six social media channels● Supervise communications staff and manage part-time consultants and freelancers

Leader and chief fundraiser of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the ecological restoration of Wissahickon Park. Chair board meetings and fundraising events, oversee budget and finance, supervise volunteer crews in the field, and lead efforts to expand relationships with partners and the community.

Oversaw development, execution and evaluation of multifaceted marketing communications/public relations plans for youth-serving human service programs within JEVS. Designed and produced strategic branding and messaging campaigns with inclusive narratives for diverse audiences.● Developed detailed communications, marketing, and public relations plans for agency & programs ● Worked with program facilitators and clients to tell stories of Philly youth given a second chance ● Achieved media coverage of JEVS activities and events as well as program participant stories● Managed donor drives including the annual fundraiser luncheon Strictly Business● Built JEVS reputation as leader in human services field and provider of pathways to employment ● Provided direction, support and mentorship to marketing team associates

Directed communications, outreach, and fundraising strategies for internationally renowned anti-genocide organization to boost engagement, broaden media exposure, and increase revenue.● Developed strategic communications and marketing plan, calendar and budget● Created digital and traditional donor appeals, including annual giving, year-end drive, and other project-specific campaigns to meet fundraising goals● Collaborated with key stakeholders in event planning the yearly Walk to End Genocide, including outreach, programming, speech writing, and acting as spokesperson● Programmed messaging for traditional and digital channels, including newsletters, web blogs, brochures, slide decks, fact sheets, e-blasts, social media channels and media outlets ● Developed and maintained thought leadership strategies, positioning JWW as a leading light in the genocide and atrocities prevention movement● Recruited, trained and supervised communications staff, outside contractors, and volunteers

Founder and leader of national strategic communications consulting firm: helping physicians, hospitals and healthcare organizations traverse the shifting online landscape and build brand visibility.● Oversaw all company components and departments, including strategic planning, business development, finance, internal and external communications, marketing, and staffing ● Provided strategic vision and leadership to skilled professionals and cross-functional teams● Directed creative, design and development teams on the various operational aspects of multiple projects with continually evolving priorities● Originated full lifecycle design, development and delivery of web-based and mobile applications to medical practices and hospitals across the US● Developed traditional and innovative digital communications and marketing strategies for clients, including research analytics and social media relevancies — positioning their practices for growth● Reviewed and vetted deliverables to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations● Sold company in January, 2014; served as Vice President of Business Development for one year

Producer/director of the rock documentary feature Here Comes Huffamoose, cited by filmmaker Cameron Crowe as "one of the greatest rock films of all time" in Premiere Magazine.