As the Public and Media Relations Manager, I've collaborated and led the integration of our communications and marketing projects across web, social media, and email, improving the member experience, engagement and our media outreach. Sharing the work of our members, and its value to society and education, is a top priority.

As the Communications Manager, I wrote strategic communications plans for the Animal Health Institute (AHI) to improve understanding of the importance of animal medicines for protecting both animal and human health. I directed digital strategy for several social media channels and two WordPress-based websites for AHI, improving engagement year over year. I collaborated with members, staff, and agencies to assist AHI in reaching its communications goals.

Experienced communications manager and science writer, with a proven track record of successful media outreach and strategic communications campaigns. Public relations professional skilled in collaborating with scientists, universities and government agencies and producing engaging news releases, annual reports and social media. Freelance experiences include editing and writing new materials for the National Science Foundation's SEE Innovation site. In this project I translated technical and scientific subject matter into content that is accessible to diverse audiences including the general public, news media, agency partners and Congress.

• Improved museum’s community engagement through increased participation in regional festivals, reaching an additional 14,000 visitors over two years. • Developed and marketed over 40 programs engaging scientists and museum visitors in discussion and education on climate, health and policy topics.• Coordinated regional government and non-profit partners to develop family programs.• Led development of pilot project of science cafés for the National Academy of Sciences.• Competently 
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 • Planned and oversaw implementation of communication and dissemination projects, using various media such as print, electronic, video, and web-based products.• Advised staff on communication and dissemination strategies.

I volunteered with Washington Improv Theater (WIT) as a stage manager, box office manager, and lighting tech/improviser for shows. I also spent a year as a teaching assistant and then as a teacher with WIT.

Managed media relations for the Ecological Society of America. Activities included: - Writer, editor and layout designer of ESA Annual Reports.- Coordinated press coverage with universities and organizations for journal articles and ESA Annual Meeting.- Managed ESA Annual Meeting Newsroom for meetings of 3,000 to 4,000 participants.- Organized and ran session on improv and public speaking for 40 to 60 participants.- Promptly responded to media inquiries and requests.- Prepared and disseminated news releases, resulting in international news coverage.

Ecology and Evolution, Spring Semester• Supervised lab section of 10 students• Evaluated student lab work

• Wrote and distributed news releases• Ran ESA Newsroom at national Annual Meeting• Updated media contact database