Communications leader and journalist with a deep knowledge base in the food and beverage business. Thought leader with domain expertise over brand, product, corporate culture, consumer trends, fundraising, distribution, and sales/marketing strategies. Award-winning writer, reporter, and editor. Frequent speaker and moderator, conference curator, and industry expert for New York Times, NPR, Fortune, and Bloomberg. Honored twice as a “Consumer Products Kingmaker” by Forbes.Areas of Expertise:Marketing & Brand Strategy: Expert on challenges facing growing companies in marketing, brand strategy, development, and execution. Partner with senior leadership teams to understand key priorities and overcome challenges. Drive outcomes by thoroughly understanding the ramifications of changing markets, product trends, and consumer culture. Communications Advisor: Develop and execute communication platforms for brands across multiple channels and consumer touch points. Ensure businesses keep current with cutting-edge content. Trusted listener, confidant, and counselor to high-level executives, founders, and teams. Skilled interviewer and former investigative reporter.Community Builder & Connector: Cultivator of massive network within the consumer packaged goods industry and broader financial, cultural, and media communities. Serve as point of contact and spokesperson for internal stakeholders, external agencies, retail/distribution gatekeepers, key media, and the public. Industry Analysis: Quickly assess market potential across retail channels, industry verticals, and advisory relationships. Analyze positions of companies, executives, and marketing programs for return on investment potential. Firm understanding of retailer, investor, distributor, and brand concerns for businesses.