• Developed overall communications strategy as a new organizational function.• Coordinated press engagement for the organization and its programs.• Oversaw content development, events, and targeted campaigns to grow and retain audience and donor base.• Collaborated with funders on outreach strategies to recognize and amplify the impact of their investment.• Managed digital strategy and content including the website, social media channels, and multimedia.• Provided support on special projects, which may include outreach events, funder meetings, and Board meetings.

Advanced the nation’s largest comprehensive system of higher education and its chancellor, Nancy L. Zimpher, with a growing portfolio related to both communications and government relations.Major responsibilities across several positions included:• Drove integrated marketing strategy and brand management for the SUNY system, including working to build in-house infrastructure and leading several pilot projects.• Served as deputy spokesperson for the University, and as interim chief spokesperson for two six-month periods. • Served as deputy government relations official, coordinating SUNY's state-level advocacy efforts and involvement in major gubernatorial economic development programs including NYSUNY 2020 and START-UP NY.• Established and oversaw the Office of New Media, which leveraged Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram to influence millions of annual hits to SUNY.edu as a result of a full rebranding and subsequent ground up redesign of the website, in addition to managing video and multimedia production. • Led major speechwriting and presentation activities for the Chancellor and other senior staff including multiple State of the University Addresses and remarks delivered to national associations.• Coordinated the work of the Communications & External Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees.• Served as public information officer, coordinating emergency communications during university and statewide emergencies.• Assisted in the development of a system-wide strategic plan, new brand, and major calls for legislative reform.Previous titles include: Director of University Relations, Press Officer, Director of New Media, Special Assistant for Strategic Communications

Developed first university-wide risk management and emergency planning initiative; authored standard operating procedures for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Managed operations, including finances, travel, parent communication, and supervision of all camp counselors.