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I love telling stories. Throughout my career, as a journalist, spokesman for elected officials, or communications consultant for amazing nonprofits, I’ve always focused on telling stories - and the impact they have on creating change.Currently, I work with some of the most amazing nonprofits in NYC. As Executive Vice President of Anat Gerstein Inc., I'm part of a team providing full-service strategic communications, public relations and public affairs services to the nonprofit sector, including those with a focus on education, economic development, social service, finance, philanthropy, and arts and culture.In my (little!) free time, I host City Watch on Thursdays at 5 PM (ET) on WBAI 99.5 FM (and previously hosted a second show, Driving Forces, for 6 years on WBAI), and I host the It's in Queens podcast for the Queens Economic Development Corporation/Queens Tourism Council.Previously, I served as Senior Vice President for Communications for the Alliance for Downtown New York, determining short- and long-term communications strategy and overseeing a team of accomplished communications and information technology professionals. Additionally, I oversaw event management and and programming initiatives.In this role, I provided media counsel to advance the mission, goals and programs of the Downtown Alliance, spearheaded the development of a new website and smartphone mobile app, strengthened communications initiatives targeting media and constituent groups, offered media training and crisis management counseling, and supervised the production of online and hard-copy collateral and reports.Earlier, I ran communications for New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. from April 2002 until December 2009. Additionally, I was involved in several campaigns, as Campaign Manager for Thompson in his 2005 reelection campaign; Campaign Advisor during his 2009 New York City's mayoral bid; and, Communications Director for New York State Senator David A. Paterson in his 2006 New York State Lieutenant Governor run.

Listed skills include Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Public Relations, Editing, and 46 others.