Develop and share strategies to support inclusive growth and equitable outcomes in cities. Direct research and consulting projects of the Lab and strategic initiatives of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation. Manage large-scale collaborations and serve as connector within a network of reflective urban practitioners. Currently facilitating the work of Drexel's Executive Planning Committee and managing the creation of Drexel's 2020-2030 strategic plan.

-Provided communications, event and public relations strategy consulting to Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, including supporting the creation of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab. Managed the development of the Drexel Urban Innovation Summit and Innovation Fellows program. Managed collaborative process supporting Brookings’ study of PHL emerging innovation district, Connect to Compete, and the partnership created for the inaugural Philadelphia Fellowship, held by Richard Florida.-Developed communications strategy for the ExCITe Center at Drexel and its Learning Innovation initiative and Making Culture study-Developed communications and constituency building strategy for Committee of Seventy for 2015 elections; advised on selection of CRM and data collection, relationship management and supporter cultivation-Advised PlanPhilly on community engagement, foundation relations and the development of a sustainability strategy-Supported Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) in developing strategies for earned media, public engagement, brand awareness and constituency-building around planning and development issues; advising in hiring and vendor selection for communications and technology-Helped create Center for Public Interest Journalism, facilitating development of new media collaborative among media stakeholders to increase the amount and quality of local public interest news in Philadelphia; garnering over $3 million in grants for affiliated orgs.-Managed development of grant-making strategy for William Penn Foundation’s support of journalism and public accountability, transparency and technology/data projects, yielding $2.4M grant proposal to create Center for Public Interest Journalism. Attracted over $500,000 in additional grants to Temple University to support mobile innovation program, media quality study, a media impact series, and professional development for journalists

Developed message, communications and outreach strategy and served as project and process manager for A Civic Vision for the Central Delaware and ongoing implementation efforts, overseeing planning and communications staff and consultant teamDeveloped outreach and engagement strategy for www.planphilly.comOrganized, managed and publicized city-wide public events and civic engagement sessions in various planning efforts including the Action Plan for the Central Delaware and Erase the Boundaries

Developed and managed process designed to encourage collaboration and constituency development among built-environment and environmental non-profits, creating planphilly.comDeveloped technology strategies, technology deployments, communications strategies and managed vendor-selection for non-profit clients

Managed marquee non-profit client relationships, developing online communications, advocacy, fundraising, and integrated marketing strategies for major progressive non-profit organizations, including NRDC, Center for American Progress, Sierra Club, SEIU, House Democratic Leader, Human Rights Campaign, Oceana, RocktheVote and American Candidate.Assisted in launching CTSG’s DC presence and successfully managed company’s growth from 15 to 75 as member of CTSG’s Partnership Committee, including managing a nationwide staff of 15 project managers responsible for firm’s direct client interface.Led yearlong process development taskforce to improve and document internal best practices for long-term cost efficiency, staff utilization and client satisfaction.

Assisted in launching CTSG’s DC presence and successfully managed company’s growth from 15 to 75 as member of CTSG’s Partnership Committee, including managing a nationwide staff of 15 project managers responsible for firm’s direct client interface.Led yearlong process development taskforce to improve and document internal best practices for long-term cost efficiency, staff utilization and client satisfaction.

Managed Congressman’s schedule and daily vote guide and correspondence with district stakeholders, including drafting of op-eds and outreach to local print news outlets

Assisted in the production of television and radio advertising and script development for Democratic candidates in Senate, Gubernatorial, and House races in 1998 political cycle