- Created timely and accurately written material and content for a variety of audiences- Pitched and secured media coverage in leading local and international sources - Organized and managed events for dignitaries, corporate executives and public officials- Assisted with formulating public affairs strategies for effective lobbying in Ankara and private sector stakeholder engagement - Headed new business development reporting and proposal writing efforts- Served as the Turkey liaison for APCO’s global food and consumer products practice team - Spearheaded marketing efforts to raise the profile of APCO in Turkey and attract new business leads- Conducted extensive company, industry and policy research across many sectors including technology, telecommunications, energy, finance, and pharmaceuticals

- Formulated campus-wide campaigns to promote study abroad programs- Coordinated events and led information sessions to highlight specific study abroad programs- Engaged other organizations and university departments for marketing and advertising collaboration - Co-managed social media presence, achieving from 50 to over 1,000 Twitter followers

- Researched neighboring states’ policy regarding transgender equal rights to develop Massachusetts strategy- Contributed to organizing grassroots advocacy for the passage of transgender equal rights legislation in Massachusetts - Proposed lobbying tactics for key legislation, such as distribution of position papers to key legislators- Assisted political director in appointments with legislators

- Patty Acomb for Minnetonka City Council, social media advisor | Minnetonka, MN (2012)- Terri Bonoff for Minnesota State Senate, campaign intern | Minnetonka, MN (2010)- Martha Coakley for US Senate, campaign volunteer | Boston, MA (2009)- Hopkins Board of Education, student rep. | Hopkins, MN (2006-2009)- Minnesota DFL Party Convention, alternate delegate | Rochester, MN (2008)- City Economic Development Advisory Commission, student rep. | Minnetonka, MN (2008)