- Drive strategic communications for the MPA, helping shape the organization’s messaging to local, national, and international audiences and stakeholders.- Craft keynote addresses, press conference remarks, and other materials for the MPA's Chairman and CEO on topics central to the film, television, and streaming.- Serve as a member of the MPA's senior communications team to find new and innovative ways to tell the story of creative industries in the United States and around the world.

- Craft keynote addresses, day-to-day remarks, press statements, workforce messages, and all speaking materials on wide ranging matters of foreign policy and international diplomacy- Serve as lead advisor on public affairs and public diplomacy- Act as point person for the Deputy Secretary’s strategic communications, social media outreach, press engagements, and messaging on issues related to U.S. leadership in Europe, the Indo-Pacific, China, transatlantic relations, cybersecurity, and more.

- Serve as chief speechwriter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, crafting keynote addresses, daily remarks, message guidance, and op-eds on national security, counter-terrorism, border and immigration policy, cybersecurity, law enforcement, trade and travel, and international affairs.- Lead a writing team drafting speeches and talking points for major conferences, congressional hearings, press events, roundtables, virtual and video engagements.- Contribute to broader internal and external communications strategy and execution as a senior member of the public affairs team.

• Work as a freelance speechwriter and strategic communications consultant for key leaders in a wide range of fields – from foreign affairs and national security to environmental justice to women’s rights to a host of progressive causes.• Craft remarks, op-eds, talking points, press releases, statements, white papers, reports, and other written materials for the Presidents and CEOs of top companies and leading political and non-profit organizations.

• Oversee Mayor Garcetti’s Communications team, helping manage day-to-day operations, serving as final editor for all written materials, and working as a senior member of the Mayor’s staff on major initiatives and projects.• Drive strategic messaging, planning, and social media efforts around key local, state, national, and global priorities.• Develop and execute topline policy rollouts, coordinate crisis response activities, and direct the Mayor’s communications around equity, public health, economic development, climate change, and all major issues.• Lead the Mayor’s speechwriting staff, editing all public remarks, talking points, statements, video scripts, press releases, and digital posts; writing high-profile remarks on the pandemic, the economic crisis, racial justice, and more; crafting keynote speeches, including commencement addresses and the annual State of the City.

Compose Secretary Kerry’s remarks for keynote addresses, press conferences, roundtables, and town halls on topics ranging from countering violent extremism to promoting good governance to combating climate change to advancing the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and a host of key global challenges.•Serve as the lead author of speeches related to economic policy, commercial diplomacy, trade, foreign direct investment, entrepreneurship, and international development.•Accompany the Secretary on travel around the world for events and meetings with heads of state and fellow Foreign Ministers, and work as part of the senior staff on the road to keep the Secretary up-to-date on the latest messaging and strategy surrounding breaking news, negotiations, and other global events.

Served as primary author of Secretary Pritzker’s keynote speeches, day-to-day remarks, and op-eds to domestic and foreign audiences on issues ranging from foreign affairs to trade and investment to manufacturing and innovation to workforce development and economic policy.•Managed a team of writers in drafting opening statements and talking points for press conferences, roundtables with business leaders, and congressional hearings. •Contributed to strategic communications planning around major addresses; participated in rollouts of key initiatives; and traveled on key trips with the Secretary at home and abroad.

•Composed Speaker Pelosi’s public remarks, keynote addresses, and floor speeches on critical issues and legislation, including economic and fiscal policy, health care reform, energy independence, education, foreign affairs, and national politics.•Drafted op-eds on current events, press statements on issues of the day, and talking points for the press conferences.•Served on the senior staff, managed the speechwriting process, and participated in the development and implementation of the Speaker’s communications strategy in her capacity as a leader of the legislative branch and Democratic Party.

Wrote op-eds in support of President Obama’s re-election, addressing Jewish community issues, U.S.-Israel relations, Iran, and domestic policy debates. Pieces were written for Jewish community and foreign policy leaders and published in major local, national, and international news outlets.

•Drafted mayoral addresses and op-eds on a wide range of issues, including energy and the environment; public safety; education; housing and economic development; transportation; and city politics.•Served as lead press spokesman on housing, economic development, international trade, and business policy, and worked with reporters to pitch news stories, and assisted the Deputy Mayor for Communications on major press events and strategy.•Conducted extensive policy research and developed initiatives on gun control, school safety, and foreclosure prevention.

Wrote speeches for statewide, local, and visiting surrogates during final weeks of the presidential campaign.•Composed talking points on major policy issues for press briefings, interviews, and use by campaign representatives.•Worked as site assistant and coordinated volunteer activities for Obama events at L.A. Trade Technical College and UCLA.

Conducted opposition research and communications analysis for local, congressional, and Senate campaigns.•Served as chief writer on reports for high-profile Democratic candidates across the country.•Provided consulting to campaign managers and communications staff for television, radio, and direct mail advertisements.

•Conducted analysis of Iranian politics, Arab economics, energy policy, and Israeli-Palestinian security.•Coordinated supervision for the research assistant and intern program and worked with Executive Director and Development staff on major fundraising events.