As Vice President of Public Relations & Communications at IonQ, I lead the development and execution of strategic communications initiatives that position IonQ as the leader in quantum computing. My role is all about ensuring that IonQ’s groundbreaking work in quantum computing is communicated clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, from media and investors to customers and partners. I thrive on translating complex technical developments into compelling stories that resonate with our stakeholders and strengthen our position in the market. On a daily basis, I am responsible for:-Driving thought leadership: Crafting and executing PR strategies that reinforce IonQ's position as the world's leading pure-play quantum computing company and build trust with key stakeholders.-Media relations and engagement: Cultivating strong relationships with top-tier media outlets and journalists, proactively generating coverage and responding to inbound media inquiries to maximize brand visibility.-Content creation and amplification: Developing and managing a comprehensive content calendar, producing press releases, thought leadership articles, and social media campaigns to highlight IonQ’s technical achievements, financial successes, customer wins, and partnership announcements.-Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with teams across the company, including Engineering, R&D, Sales, Product, and Marketing, to communicate key technical milestones, product developments, and customer success stories. I also collaborate with Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, and HR to align internal and external messaging and ensure consistent communication across all touchpoints.-Crisis communications and issues management: Leading proactive and reactive communication efforts to address any emerging issues or opportunities, protecting the company’s reputation and brand equity.

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I served as Hologic's Vice President, Corporate Communications, leading marketing communications globally for the Hologic corporate brand and clinical divisions, including its women’s health specialties of Diagnostics, GYN Surgical, and Breast & Skeletal Health. I was responsible for all external and internal communications, including product launches, celebrity/expert spokespeople, partner marketing, trade marketing and executive visibility. I implemented integrated media campaigns that drove revenue and reputation as well as helped shape public policy in collaboration with Hologic Government Affairs. I managed a team of communications experts as well as a roster of public relations agencies and, in a typical year, an annual marketing budget of over $15 million across trade and consumer efforts. I oversaw impactful branded content integrations with CNN, The Ellen Show, Katie Couric Media, Reuters, and OWN, As well as orchestrated the launch of the Women's Tennis Association global partnership, the sponsorship of Mary J. Blige's US concert tour and the awareness campaign for the company's Project Health Equity initiative.

Led communications activities that promoted, enhanced and protected the organization's brand reputation. This included management of both internal and external communications teams. Was responsible for shaping public perception and engagement driving broader awareness and support for the company.I oversaw internal, consumer, industry and public affairs efforts. The remit also included oversight of the management company, as well as over 550 Aspen Dental independently owned and operated branded practices. This position encompassed external brand awareness and reputation (both consumer and industry), internal communications (i.e. intranet, C-Suite communications, weekly newsletters as well as a quarterly magazine), external and internal events, corporate social responsibility initiatives, social content development, partnership relations (i.e. Oral Health America, Danica Patrick/NASCAR, NCAA) plus outreach to strategic stakeholders and elected officials such as Attorney's General and both Senate and Congress .

Recruited to this iconic global eye health company to revitalize the brand(s) that had not launched a new product in nearly a dozen years. Work with the senior leadership, agencies, and a matrixed global communications and marketing organization, to deliver a new narrative that has resulted in the launch of multiple lens, lenscare and OTC products around the world, including Biotrue™MPS that won the Popular Science Award and remains the fastest growing lens care solution in category history. Additionally, engineered the company's first social media strategy, attendant to the specialized needs of a highly regulated industry.

Recruited to build the media relations practice at this global, multidisciplinary communications leader operating in more than 85 offices across six continents. Major clients included: Ford, LG Electronics, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Quaker/Tropicana, Yum, Bayer, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Pfizer, and Intel. Built the practice from the ground floor to a robust speciality organization operating in different genres nationally. Orchestrated numerous high profile print and broadcast appearances via ongoing relationships with journalists and producers.

Drove the media relations for the world’s largest PR firm with revenues of $600M annually, 67 offices with affiliates in more than 30 cities, and 4,800 employees worldwide. Led award-winning initiatives for iconic companies and brands such as Dove, Starbucks, Hershey's, Microsoft, KFC and Pizza Hut. Created a level of credibility and deliverables that led to unparalleled access to the top media outlets in the U.S.

Responsible for ABC/ESPN Network Licensed Merchandise and Media Relations for Walt Disney Records. Launched the soundtrack for Lion King and the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast. Created ABC soap opera merchandise line for sale with retailers such as JC Penney's, Sears and QVC.

Promoted some of the largest names in the country music industry for this Nashville/Kansas City based firm, including The Oak Ridge Boys, Hank Williams, Jr., Wayne Newton, and The Osmonds.