We're about helping nonprofits and foundations use the power of communication to do more good. Great organizations can have trouble getting clear, getting coordinated, getting attention, and getting people to take action. Effective communication lowers the barriers to progress. It creates connection within your organization or network, inspires action instead of indecision, and accelerates change – from local communities to the halls of Congress.I've worked to make change happen inside… Show more We're about helping nonprofits and foundations use the power of communication to do more good. Great organizations can have trouble getting clear, getting coordinated, getting attention, and getting people to take action. Effective communication lowers the barriers to progress. It creates connection within your organization or network, inspires action instead of indecision, and accelerates change – from local communities to the halls of Congress.I've worked to make change happen inside government, as an advocate, and with nonprofits and foundations large and small. On issues from health care to environmental protection, I know how powerful communication can deliver real progress.From brand to media relations, website to meeting facilitation, we offer a full range of supports for powerful nonprofit and nonprofit communication. Show less

Lead a communications team responsible for bi-partisan children’s advocacyorganization’s media relations, social media outreach, and other public communications• Coordinated partner organizations in a two-year communications effort that raised the profile of the Children's Health Insurance Program and accelerated congressional action to extend its funding• Increased media coverage by a factor of five in one year, including high-profile placements inThe New York Times, the… Show more Lead a communications team responsible for bi-partisan children’s advocacyorganization’s media relations, social media outreach, and other public communications• Coordinated partner organizations in a two-year communications effort that raised the profile of the Children's Health Insurance Program and accelerated congressional action to extend its funding• Increased media coverage by a factor of five in one year, including high-profile placements inThe New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, and POLITICO• Improved the organization’s media strategy to strengthen coverage in state and local newsoutlets relevant to members of Congress• Enhanced the newsworthiness of policy reports and analyses• Added strategic counsel to the organization’s communications support for state partners• Simplified materials development processes, improving efficiency while maintaining quality Show less

Led an eight-person team providing strategic communications counsel, implementationsupport, and training to nonprofit organizations and foundations• Directed a messaging project that has changed the debate on children’s health coverage in15 states and helped to cover more than 1.3 million uninsured children• Developed and delivered communications workshops trainings on planning, messaging, andpolicymaker communications for audiences of up to 400 people• Counseled clients… Show more Led an eight-person team providing strategic communications counsel, implementationsupport, and training to nonprofit organizations and foundations• Directed a messaging project that has changed the debate on children’s health coverage in15 states and helped to cover more than 1.3 million uninsured children• Developed and delivered communications workshops trainings on planning, messaging, andpolicymaker communications for audiences of up to 400 people• Counseled clients on issues from website design to messaging and partnership management• Led a research initiative that informed development of Spitfire’s Just Enough Planning Guide Show less

As Legislative Director for then-Rep. Sherrod Brown (D-OH-13), I led a team of legislative assistants charged with advancing the Congressman's legislative agenda. I also drafted and successfully advanced federal legislation on issues ranging from food safety to family tax policy.

Managed energy, environmental protection, and health care hearings and markups for aMember of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee• Brokered a bipartisan agreement for Committee adoption of an amendment to increaseWisconsin's annual Medicare reimbursements by $12 million• Led lobbying effort resulting in Federal Communications Commission approval of the 2-1-1nationwide social services hotline number• Worked with local leaders and federal… Show more Managed energy, environmental protection, and health care hearings and markups for aMember of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee• Brokered a bipartisan agreement for Committee adoption of an amendment to increaseWisconsin's annual Medicare reimbursements by $12 million• Led lobbying effort resulting in Federal Communications Commission approval of the 2-1-1nationwide social services hotline number• Worked with local leaders and federal officials to secure almost $100 million in housinggrants, plus significant awards for youth employment training and environmental protection• On detail with White House Scheduling and Advance, managed telephone outreach effort thatgenerated 10,000-plus crowd for Presidential visit• Organized community forums with First Lady, U.S. Attorney General, and SEC Chairman Show less

Performed constituent services in several issue areas