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United States

Serve the people of Louisiana and advance access to affordable, reliable, clean energy for all by providing on-site advisory staff support for Commissioner Davante Lewis of the Public Service Commission of Louisiana - District 3

Provided cutting-edge digital and communications strategy to organizations, both regional and national, on the front lines of progressive change. Client's included Working Families Pary, Faith in Action, Foundation for Louisiana, Women With a Vision and more.Key Accomplishments: Grew and strengthened Red Cypress’ public relations and strategic communications practiceLed communications strategy for 10+ clients across the nation, resulting in tangible policy and electoral winsLed hiring and managed junior level staffBuilt press lists, managed media relationships, pitched stories and coordinated interviews on behalf of clientsDrafted and reviewed press releases, statements, messaging memos and other key written deliverablesManaged client social media accounts and websites, including drafting and publishing contentManaged project timelines and internal project management systemsProvided hands-on support and training to clients in communications best practicesDrafted and edited reports and slide decks with strategic recommendations for clients

New Orleans, La, United States

Provided full-time public affairs support and strategy to the Army Corps of Engineers. Served as primary public information officer for the South East Louisiana Urban Flood Control project as well as the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain ProjectKey Accomplishments: Co-Executed the Mayor's press conference on Uptown Drainage projectsHosted public meetings to contribute to the design of Napoleon Avenue medians and parkways

Envisioned and implemented strategic marketing campaigns to promote patient, advocacy, and educational services. Orchestrated the development and expansion of PPGC’s social and digital media following. Served as Primary media contact for PPGC for the state of Louisiana. Drafted legislative briefs, messaging guidance, and informational materials for diverse audiencesKey Accomplishments: Crafted press releases on Fifth Circuit District Court and Supreme Court issues that reached the national stage. Produced an effective communications strategy for a coalition of 35 women's rights organizationsSuccessfully caught trending hashtags to gain several thousand “likes” on a single Instagram post.Coached two youth storytellers to speak at a 500-person event.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Launched new infrastructure projects for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, through comprehensive communications planning. Developed persuasive content for press releases, publications, and prepared remarks delivered by Kansas City officials. Successfully coordinated press conferences, workshops, and media events. Worked with multiple clients, including the Kansas City Museum, One Percent for Art Program, Kansas City Parks Dept., Fire, Police and Public Works Departments, and Burns and McDonnell.Key Accomplishments: Produced a comprehensive two-year communications plan for the Kansas City Museum.Supported a $15M capital campaign for the Kansas City Museum.Wrote several published pieces, including bylined articles about artists contributors.

Socially conscious for-profit land development collective.

Charlotte Street envisions Kansas City as a dynamic home for artists of various career stages and disciplines to thrive, while serving as natural catalysts for an exciting, innovative and culturally rich city

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Communiversity was founded in the fall of 1970 and remains, to date, the largest all-volunteer adult education program in the country. Communiversity maintains its history of true collaboration and community action-oriented goals.The mission of this lifelong learning center is to provide the Kansas City Metro area with an open forum in which to learn, teach, and discuss a wide array of topics.