Develop communication strategies and plans for U.S. Army events, observances, and programs, and create an assessment framework to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communications initiatives. Coordinate efforts of media relations, social media, stakeholder engagement and key commands to ensure consistent messaging and optimal rollouts. Edit the monthly messaging bulletin sent to the Army’s network of public affairs officers. Major projects include:• Developing a multi-year campaign… Show more Develop communication strategies and plans for U.S. Army events, observances, and programs, and create an assessment framework to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of communications initiatives. Coordinate efforts of media relations, social media, stakeholder engagement and key commands to ensure consistent messaging and optimal rollouts. Edit the monthly messaging bulletin sent to the Army’s network of public affairs officers. Major projects include:• Developing a multi-year campaign to celebrate the Army’s 250th Birthday in 2025• Establishing a partnership with the National Park Service• Coordinating with Capitol Hill leadership on the Congressional Gold Medal ceremonies of the Ghost Army, Harlem Hellfighters, 6888th Postal Directory Brigade, and WW II's Army Rangers• Led a public affairs team to launch a one-of-a kind U.S. Army operation, the National Museum of the United States Army on Veterans Day 2020 Show less

Develop the policy agenda, messaging, and advocacy program to amplify the voice of tourism community leaders on national policy for the Southeast Tourism Society, a non-profit membership association dedicated to strengthening the economic vitality of its 14 state region. Monitor legislation, participate in coalitions, develop relationships with key legislators and federal agencies, manage advocacy platform and communications vehicles, and organize an annual advocacy event on Capitol Hill. Also,… Show more Develop the policy agenda, messaging, and advocacy program to amplify the voice of tourism community leaders on national policy for the Southeast Tourism Society, a non-profit membership association dedicated to strengthening the economic vitality of its 14 state region. Monitor legislation, participate in coalitions, develop relationships with key legislators and federal agencies, manage advocacy platform and communications vehicles, and organize an annual advocacy event on Capitol Hill. Also, produce a series of publications, including: a federal tourism directory, a compilation of community success stories, and an advocacy guide. Show less

Worked with a broad cross-section of organizations providing communications and advocacy strategies, organizing Capitol Hill events, speechwriting, drafting public policy papers, and designing creative outreach efforts. Clients include: Brand USA, The World Bank, Universal/Republic Records, Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Southeast Tourism Society, Clean Tech for Obama, and Louisiana Public Broadcasting.

Develop the communications strategies, messages, and vehicles that articulate Voices' mission and connect and empower its network of advocates to speak out effectively on issues affecting children.

Provide public relations, strategic communications, and research services to a variety of clients including: The Entrepreneur Center@NVTC, Universal Music, Southeast Tourism Society, Open Society Justice Initiative, Primary Care Coalition, People for the American Way Foundation, and the Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund