Facilitate instruction for the Fundamentals of Food Communication course in the theAnnenberg School of Journalism. This public relations course is designed to teachstudents to synthesize messages about our food habits, cultures, and issues. It focuses onIdentifying major issues in food communication such as food insecurity and dangerousdieting. In addition, the course demonstrate how food communication drives ourdecision-making

Collaborate with Fellowship Coordinator to be assigned fellows to supportthrough their Fellowship in Applied Agroecology• Provide 1:1 and/or group sessions with agroecology fellows to supportLearning Plan Development and fellowship hour submission

• Make fresh and dried pasta for wholesale and retail• Log production into our inventory management software • Process and ship wholesale and online orders• Co-manage the retail portion of the pasta lab

• Assisted with food production. • Scaled recipes and completed large batch testing to ensure new dishes are ready for production.• Served as Sous chef for special events and workshops.

• Recruited to design and instruct high-quality, project-based curricula and work-study programs for 150+ freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors at John Muir High School’s Business & Entrepreneurship Academy • Teach several classes a day to a diverse student body, covering intensive subjects including Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, and Graphic Design • Develop course outlines and student learning outcomes, effectively evaluating and tracking each students’ progress to… Show more • Recruited to design and instruct high-quality, project-based curricula and work-study programs for 150+ freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors at John Muir High School’s Business & Entrepreneurship Academy • Teach several classes a day to a diverse student body, covering intensive subjects including Finance, Marketing, Customer Service, and Graphic Design • Develop course outlines and student learning outcomes, effectively evaluating and tracking each students’ progress to optimize academic growth • Coordinate real-world business opportunities, internships, and college credit work-study programs for students by partnering with local businesses and organizations including Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Rose Bowl, and 301Organics • Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and work-study programs, ensuring 100% compliance with school regulations and state guidelines MARKETING MANAGER, MUIR RANCH (CONTRACT), 2017• Spearheaded complete brand and marketing re-launch, elevating outreach, consistency, and messaging of Muir Ranch, a school-run garden program• Co-taught Urban Agriculture class and organized workshops supporting students’ business pitches and floral design enterprise connected to the farm • Coordinated week-long business and career event, bringing in 100+ professionals to lecture, participate in career day fair, critique resumes, and conduct mock interviews with students Show less

• Developed business plan and scaled Yellow Brick Creative Studio, a full-service creative agency and marketing firm specializing in activating a brand’s potential through strategic, story-led cross-platform campaigns • Cultivated strong client rapport, growing retainer contracts from 1 to 12 with diverse organizations including Washington University, St. Louis County Dept. of Public Health, United Way of Greater St. Louis, and St. Louis Public Schools Foundation • Built, managed, and… Show more • Developed business plan and scaled Yellow Brick Creative Studio, a full-service creative agency and marketing firm specializing in activating a brand’s potential through strategic, story-led cross-platform campaigns • Cultivated strong client rapport, growing retainer contracts from 1 to 12 with diverse organizations including Washington University, St. Louis County Dept. of Public Health, United Way of Greater St. Louis, and St. Louis Public Schools Foundation • Built, managed, and mentored a team of top talent photographers, designers, multi-media artists, and interns from the ground up • Partnered with St. Louis County Department of Health and Washington University to launch multi-media campaign communicating the rising STD risks, which drove both STD prevention and awareness of available health services in the St. Louis area Show less

• As first in-house marketing executive, honed marketing strategy and communication materials for Valley Emergency Physicians, a hospital staffing agency for ER doctors, physicians, assistants, and nurses • Successfully launched rebranding campaign propelling company from a San-Francisco staffing agency to a nationally recognized brand• Created company’s first-ever cohesive system for all branding, marketing, and communications• Expanded brand presence from the Bay Area to Southern… Show more • As first in-house marketing executive, honed marketing strategy and communication materials for Valley Emergency Physicians, a hospital staffing agency for ER doctors, physicians, assistants, and nurses • Successfully launched rebranding campaign propelling company from a San-Francisco staffing agency to a nationally recognized brand• Created company’s first-ever cohesive system for all branding, marketing, and communications• Expanded brand presence from the Bay Area to Southern California through social media campaigns and tradeshow marketing collateral, playing a pivotal role in acquiring 12+ new contracts between Los Angeles and San Diego• Managed independent contractors, including web and graphic designers, clearly communicating the big-picture vision and expectations for each project Show less

• Directed public relations and media strategies for $11B state healthcare agency serving more than 2.1M Georgia residents • Established foundational processes for securing positive media coverage in national outlets like The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Associated Press, CBS Nightly News, and NPR • Rebranded agency communications, creating powerful, story-driven marketing with modern style guide and website to bolster audience engagement HONOR: Earned promotion… Show more • Directed public relations and media strategies for $11B state healthcare agency serving more than 2.1M Georgia residents • Established foundational processes for securing positive media coverage in national outlets like The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Associated Press, CBS Nightly News, and NPR • Rebranded agency communications, creating powerful, story-driven marketing with modern style guide and website to bolster audience engagement HONOR: Earned promotion from Media Relations Manager to Deputy Director Show less

• Spearheaded public affairs at Georgia Emergency Management Agency• Initiated website redesign and championed first companywide intranet• Coordinated national press conferences, acting as spokesperson for all events • Led team of Public Affairs Officers in coordinating concise, quick responses to national crises, which decreased and stabilized public anxiety • Headed “Ready Georgia” campaign, an emergency preparedness program educating residents in how to best respond to… Show more • Spearheaded public affairs at Georgia Emergency Management Agency• Initiated website redesign and championed first companywide intranet• Coordinated national press conferences, acting as spokesperson for all events • Led team of Public Affairs Officers in coordinating concise, quick responses to national crises, which decreased and stabilized public anxiety • Headed “Ready Georgia” campaign, an emergency preparedness program educating residents in how to best respond to natural and manmade disasters Show less

• Managed and coordinated press communications for Delaware’s Senate Majority Caucus, ensuring accurate and timely information

• Coordinated with the Pentagon to write speeches, press releases, and articles supporting the US Department of the Army

• Broke news stories for Georgia’s largest newspaper, in addition to updating and maintaining stock index of the publication’s website