A genuine, well-told story captures the imagination, inspires hearts, persuades minds, and initiates action. As an activator, idea creator and compelling storyteller, I am a catalyst who turns ideas into action with contagious and engaging energy. I believe clear, credible messages are at the heart of an organization’s success. Communication is so much more than a functional area. It’s a practice. It’s a value. It’s foundational to building cultures, relationships, and success. Strategic communication is both an art and a science that combines impactful storytelling with a results orientation. Over my career, I have ~• Launched a traditional company into a nationally established brand recognized for innovation and its people-focused mission. • Lead crisis communication through a historic bankruptcy, ensuring the only viable subsidiary company rebuilt trust with stakeholders and ultimately saw its stock reissued on the NYSE. • At the start of the pandemic, I rallied and lead a cross-functional team to craft and deliver a values-aligned communication strategy with transparency and urgency, which lead to increased customer and employee satisfaction. I make powerful connections with people and link seemingly disparate ideas to create innovative solutions. Leading with a collaborative approach, I quickly weigh alternative paths to success. I’m drawn to mission-driven organizations, and speak truth to power as I translate vision, strategy and objectives into authentic messages that move people and the needle. Throughout my journey, I’ve been blessed to work with people who invested in my development and privileged to be mentored by amazingly wise leaders. Now, I am paying it forward by creating rich learning experiences for future strategist and mentoring emerging leaders. My goal is to ensure the practice of communications is understood as a value and foundational to an organization’s success.Areas of expertise include:►Integrated Strategic Communications►Corporate Branding and Messaging►Brand Strategy and Positioning►Crisis and Issue Management►Paid, Earned, Digital, and Social Media►Organizational Transformations ►Public Affairs►Community Affairs and Engagement►Internal and External Stakeholder Communications►Financial and Investor Communications►Team Building and Mentorship►Corporate and Non-Profit LeadershipIn addition, I enjoy working to better the lives of children and conserve the environment. I currently serve on the boards of Westwind Stewardship Group and Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro.