Led executive communications for the president of the University of Illinois System. Researched and developed speeches, talking points, reports to board of trustees, presentations, scripts, letters and other executive communications to key internal and external stakeholders.Worked closely with government relations on communications and advocacy in support of state budget appropriations and key policy issues impacting state public higher education. Collaborated with leadership at three… Show more Led executive communications for the president of the University of Illinois System. Researched and developed speeches, talking points, reports to board of trustees, presentations, scripts, letters and other executive communications to key internal and external stakeholders.Worked closely with government relations on communications and advocacy in support of state budget appropriations and key policy issues impacting state public higher education. Collaborated with leadership at three universities, an academic health enterprise, a tech innovation hub and other system-level offices to ensure mutual alignment of institutional messages, themes and priorities. Show less

Led integrated communications planning to advance strategic goals, priorities and initiatives. Worked across colleges, campuses and offices to ensure alignment of messaging. Led teams in executing strategies and tactics using multiple channels and platforms. Wrote content for a wide range of digital and print media. Oversaw social media; coordinated with consulting firms/PR agencies, freelance writers. Served as executive editor for University Relations content/assets.Crafted executive… Show more Led integrated communications planning to advance strategic goals, priorities and initiatives. Worked across colleges, campuses and offices to ensure alignment of messaging. Led teams in executing strategies and tactics using multiple channels and platforms. Wrote content for a wide range of digital and print media. Oversaw social media; coordinated with consulting firms/PR agencies, freelance writers. Served as executive editor for University Relations content/assets.Crafted executive communications and thought leadership for the president/CEO targeting internal and external stakeholders, including op-eds, bylined articles, scripts, speeches, presentations, reports, letters, videos, news releases. Show less

Developed integrated communications to support global marketing of consulting and solutions for health, retirement, investments, talent and M&A, including collateral and sales support; research analysis and reporting; newsletters and press releases. Crafted executive communications for leadership across business lines, including bylined articles, white papers, POVs and health policy blog content.

Managed communications, public relations and media relations for a variety of initiatives supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including capital formation, networks and entrepreneur education, as well as education initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for underserved, urban-core youth.Developed executive communications and thought leadership for president/CEO focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship and their impact on the economy, with an emphasis on university technology… Show more Managed communications, public relations and media relations for a variety of initiatives supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including capital formation, networks and entrepreneur education, as well as education initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for underserved, urban-core youth.Developed executive communications and thought leadership for president/CEO focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship and their impact on the economy, with an emphasis on university technology transfer and commercialization. Developed reports and led communications/publicity efforts to support the foundation’s Research and Policy initiatives. Show less

Led marketing communications and public relations to support branding and positioning of the company’s integrated health care delivery system. Managed communications for HMO products and health and wellness initiatives targeting members, brokers, employer groups; supported provider relations and employee communications.

Led the planning and execution of public relations and marketing communications for a variety of clients across myriad industries.