Accomplished and seasoned professional with expertise gained in both public and corporate sectors over more than 30 years.Professional experience includes: daily newspaper reporting, writing and editing, radio scripting and broadcasting, publications management, HR communications, web content writing and editing, public affairs and media relations in university, medical school and government agency settings; community development, program monitoring and evaluation, financial operations auditing, travel services promotion, elections administration, and most recently, research grants and contracts administration, non-profit foundation establishment and management, and social entrepreneurship. Work experience includes crisis communications, media training, and public/private sector issues management, working with teams and on task forces. As a social entrepreneur, served as founding chair and chief operating officer for activities of a non-profit foundation to support community programs benefiting health, cultural, and educational programs for youth, middle-aged and older adults. Who's Who Among Outstanding Corporate Executives in Communications