I'm a mission-driven communications consultant working with companies to:-Develop or strengthen communications strategy-Define and communicate purpose and impact-Ideate and execute thought leadership strategy-Navigate crises-Mentor and coach teams-Train and support executive communicators-Develop messagingI'm open to taking on new clients and am particularly interested in the intersection of profit and purpose.

-As an advisor to Hey Jane, I serve as a mentor for the early-stage startup's leadership and marketing teams and advise the company on communications strategy, messaging, thought leadership, and crisis management.

-As the head of communications and marketing, developed and implemented Women Deliver’s global, integrated, multi-channel communications strategy, which resulted in high-impact advocacy outcomes.-Served as a key member of Women Deliver’s leadership team, acting as a strategic thought leader for the organization, contributing to high level problem solving, strategic planning, and decision making. -Oversaw and executed on media relations, digital and social media, internal communications, executive communications, thought leadership, and crisis communications.-Ensured consistent messaging and branding across communication platforms and programs, including overseeing a brand refresh and implementation.-Managed and mentored a growing team of communications and marketing professionals including a dozen full-time employees, plus communications consultants, agencies, and vendors.-Leveraged owned, earned, paid, and emerging platforms to reach key audiences, including policy makers, advocates, program implementers, the media and other strategic stakeholders.-Supported investor relations, government affairs, and CSR/ESG partnerships.

-Served as the first ever Director of Marketing for National Geographic's kids and family products, building the marketing strategy and execution from the ground up. -Led and developed National Geographic Kids’ marketing strategies and oversaw the development of new marketing platforms.-Collaborated with key partners within the organization to ensure the marketing integration of all products.-Managed the National Geographic Kids brand, ensuring brand consistency, increased brand profile and deepened consumer engagement.-Created new ways for National Geographic audience members to find, engage with, and buy the kids and family products.

-Conceptualized and executed communications and marketing strategy for the First Lady's Let's Move! childhood obesity initiative, including overseeing branding, reputation management, thought leadership, and executive communications for Mrs. Obama related to Let's Move!-Spearheaded creative opportunities to reach key audiences including working with late night and morning shows, various magazine covers, and increased work with regional media, entertainment outlets, children's networks, digital platforms, and social media.-Worked extensively with the private sector, government agencies, celebrities and influencers on events, announcements, and messaging.-Worked with Mrs. Obama and Random House on the content of her first book, American Grown. Created and executed a robust book roll-out which included book signings and more than a dozen interviews. -Crafted and executed media strategies for prominent White House events including State Dinners, arts and music events, Christmas at the White House and the Easter Egg Roll. -Served as Mrs. Obama's campaign Press Secretary, handling media strategy and execution for the First Lady's campaign events and interviews, including managing advance teams.

-Designed and implemented communication strategy and managed crisis communications for one third of the country. -Worked extensively with regional reporters, managed press outreach for regional presidential events, and prepared briefings for the President related to regional crisis communications. -Coordinated messaging among Cabinet members and surrogates to amplify the Administration's voice. -Crafted communications strategy on women's issues and increased the White House's engagement with women-focused media.

-Temporarily left the White House to serve as Mrs. Obama's Press Secretary during the final months of President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.

-Managed Attorney General Eric Holder's executive communications including media logistics, producing briefing materials and talking points, and staffing the principal domestically and internationally. -Served as primary communications strategist for President Obama's Interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, led by the Department of Justice.-Served as on the record spokesperson for the Department of Justice, including for such high profile issues as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill investigation and the Arizona immigration lawsuit.

-Heavy focus on writing, including press releases, talking points and creative race summaries. -Managed a three person team that led the DSCC's media monitoring operation.-On the record spokesperson, worked with both national and local reporters and bloggers.

-On the record spokesperson. -Produced Senator's cable show and created bi-weekly newsletter to constituents.-Organized press conferences, pitched stories to media and wrote press releases and statements.-Corresponded with constituents about issues including telecom, housing and health.