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Developed and implemented the MDU’s media strategy, including managing key partnerships with external organisations and providing advice and support to members who face media attention in relation to their work.

London, United Kingdom

Worked, both in-house and agency, across a number of consumer and b2b accounts including, The MDU (Medical Defence Union), babylon health, Paperchase, Jack Daniel's and National Apprenticeship Week among others.

London, United Kingdom

Small PR agency specialising in supporting international clients looking to launch in the UK.Delivered B2B and consumer campaigns for market-entry clients primarily from the not-for-profit, charity and education sectors across territories including New Zealand, China and Japan.

London, United Kingdom

Global communications agency focusing on both pharmaceutical and consumer health clients.Worked on the healthcare team to generate high-quality coverage, to drive forward global PR campaigns targeting healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups and policymakers. Projects and clients included: • Boehringer Ingelheim Asthma Digital Partnerships (ADP): a unique project developing a number of online resources targeting both patients and healthcare professionals • Pfizer Prevnar 13: is a vaccine for adults 50 years of age and older, which prevents pneumococcal pneumonia• Pfizer Vaccines Portfolio: a dedicated project focusing on the development of vaccines that target meningococcal disease, a cause of meningitis and bloodstream infections

London, United Kingdom

Worked on healthcare and consumer accounts to increase brand awareness and audience engagement across digital, social and traditional media platforms across the UK, the Middle East and Asia. Projects and clients included: • London Bridge Hospital: one of the largest private hospitals in the UK, offering world class facilities and Consultants • The Portland Hospital: the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the health of women and children• HCA Joint Ventures: a branch of HCA International, which collaborates with selected NHS Trusts particularly, in London and the North West of England • The Sarah Cannon Research Institute UK: a leading research facility specialising in the development of new cancer therapies • HCA International: the world’s largest private hospital group, including The Wellington and the Harley Street Clinic

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Medium-sized agency specialising in healthcare, financial and technology PR.Worked on healthcare and consumer accounts to increase brand awareness and audience engagement across digital, social and traditional media platforms across the UK, the Middle East and Asia.Projects and clients included: • END7: an advocacy campaign, supported by the World Health Organisation, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Sabin Vaccine Institute to control and eliminate the seven most neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)• The 11th International Rotavirus Symposium: an annual event which brought together public health stakeholders from around the world to discuss new data and research that will inform agendas related to the prevention of rotavirus• The Akshaya Patra Foundation: a not-for profit organisation, supported by The Clinton Foundation, which aims to tackle hunger and malnutrition by providing free school meals to children in Government schools across India

London, United Kingdom

•Promoted RLSB by producing content via on and offline channels, targeting multiple audiences •Supported the Marketing Director and Marketing & Fundraising Executive with key PR and marketing office duties•Created a database of family services provided by London boroughs to visually impaired children and their parents/guardians

London, United Kingdom

• Liaised with media case studies, from initial interview to drafting press releases and pitching to target press to secure on message coverage • Analysed data from a YouGov survey to produce press releases based on the UK’s favourite childhood memories • Compiled campaign highlights booklet outlining all PR coverage from national, regional, radio and online sources• Assisted on celebrity photoshoot from booking cars, sourcing props and scheduling on day

London, United Kingdom

•Increased CINI UK’s online presence by 15 per cent by developing content to highlight a number of different programmes•Produced and wrote the CINI UK Annual Report 2012-2013 distributed to trustees and patrons including Cherie Blair and Lady Slynn of Hadley •Drafted grant proposals ensuring the continuation of funds for the Street and Working Children programme

Greater Atlanta Area

• Developed new partnerships between 52 Georgia Public Schools and The Satcher Health Leadership Institute which successfully increased awareness and participation in the latter’s Parent Engagement programme• Collaborated with clients, to provide assistance and information to secure wide spread media coverage for the RULER/Parent Engagement Programme • Produced publicity materials, using Adobe Photoshop, for The RULER Group/Parent Engagement Conference • Planned The RULER Group/Parent Engagement Conference, which was attended by over 200 education representatives from across the state of Georgia• Contributed to the contract review process between The Satcher Health Leadership Institute and The RULER Group by liaising with legal, financial and programme representatives from both institutions• Redesigned a funding database of prospective foundation and corporate funders, to facilitate identifying potential new partners for programmes and initiatives

Greater Atlanta Area

• Collaborated with former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and senior staff to produce communication materials, used to change behaviours and attitudes towards mental illness, for the Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium • Analysed current US mental health policy to complete briefing papers for key stakeholders • Produced The Mental Health of Children in Georgia report, discussing the impact of ‘Obamacare’ on mental health services in Georgia

Ma Applied, Human Rights

Ba (Hons), International Relations