Born and raised in rural West Virginia, I grew up on good, old-fashioned storytelling. It's in my blood to this day. I also have a passion for leaving the world a better place than I found it. Put this together with a creative brain that craves innovation and loves to laugh and insert it into the digital age and you have a person who loves waking up every day to tell the stories that inspire people to action.I began my career as a journalist at CNN. From there I moved into digital media. I am recognized as a pioneer in the use of digital media strategies, messaging, and communications. I design and create digital campaigns that reach millions online and off. The Got Insurance campaign I created in collaboration with a Colorado-based health policy group, gained nearly a $1 million dollars in earned media on a $15,000 budget.I have over a decade of experience in advocacy, digital media, content strategy, campaign design, video and audio production, and storytelling. My creative skill set includes messaging and brand development, digital advertising strategies, and production of viral content. I've led teams on large scale projects and worked as a nationally recognized trainer.