Communications and development professional with a strong background in public relations, video production, nonprofit management and fundraising. Left the public relations agency world in 2008 to freelance and parent from home, but now open to contract work or full-/part-time positions, and flexible with work arrangements and compensation.Since going freelance, work as a video producer and public relations consultant for clients such as American Highway Users Alliance, Campbell-Hoffman Foundation, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Diesel Technology Forum, GtP Media, Invictus Foundation, Keep America Moving Coalition, National Organizations for Youth Safety, Roadway Safety Foundation, Stratacomm and Woodrow Wilson Center. Client work builds on skills and relationships developed in senior-level positions at two nationally ranked public relations agencies, and as marketing director with two production facilities.As the parent of an adult autistic son, active in the area disability community, including past board positions with Langley Residential Support Services and the Autism Society of Northern Virginia. Served as ASNV president for three years and was the chapter's top fundraiser. Also volunteered for Autism Speaks, Organization for Autism Research, Special Olympics, and son's group home and day program. Helping son successfully navigate the transition from school to independent living has created strong skills in lifespan planning for the disabled.