- Acted as communications/media relations lead for all ASJ policies and priorities in seven states, supporting over a dozen policy wins nationwide - Formulated and executed communications strategies to elevate crime victim voices and public safety policies- Organized, managed, and staffed large and small-scale press conferences and media availabilities, often with high ranking stakeholders, elected officials, and organizational leadership- Drafted and pitched press releases, statements, op-eds, and LTEs in various media markets, securing hundreds of news stories over the course of my tenure - Provided media training and drafted talking points for elected officials, crime victims, and staff ahead of media interviews, legislative testimonies, and press events in seven states

- Serve as public affairs/communications consultant for a variety of political, advocacy, and non-profit clients - Manage several client teams and lead on day-to-day work, including working directly with the firm Partners on high-stakes projects - Provided communications support for the National Institute for Reproductive Health, the Obama Foundation, and the Michael Blake for Congress campaign in the Bronx- Consulted a nationally-renowned law firm on behalf of child sex abuse victims, landing several dozen stories and interviews in national, state, and local press – including CBS This Morning, MSNBC, Vice, ABC News digital, and PBS NewsHour- Collaborated with a national coalition of contact tracers during the COVID pandemic, promoting their efforts throughout the New York media market, including interviews on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer, NY1, WCBS, and WNBC - Raised awareness for a coalition of charter school networks in the Bronx through a comprehensive campaign that resulted in earned media and op-eds in the NY Daily News, NY Post, NY1, and News 12 Advised one of the largest hospital systems in New York on successfully addressing issues of diversity and inclusivity for their staff and doctors - Spearheaded media relations and public affairs support for a private equity firm seeking to effectively manage 16 portfolio companies across the country in industries ranging from health care to energy services - Appeared as a political analyst on CBSN New York’s The Point

- Drafted press releases, statements, and media advisories on various health-related topics- Responded to a high volume of press inquiries and pitched stories to media outlets- Organized, managed, and staffed press conferences and media availabilities- Arranged media interviews and briefed public officials prior to events- Compiled and circulated press clips related to public health and New York City government

- Monitored numerous media outlets and their coverage of the mayor and local issues- Compiled and circulated press clips and news stories relevant to City Hall- Completed various research projects for the mayor and press office- Generated transcripts of the mayor’s public remarks and press conferences- Conducted background checks and vets of appointees, locations, and businesses

- Assisted in organizing large -scale events such as luncheons, dinners, reunions, and award ceremonies- Collaborated with development officers and the Dean of Alumni Relations on programs for the Law School alumni network- Researched alumni information and performed data entry- Conducted administrative work

- Assisted in writing statements and press releases- Edited briefings and drafted talking points for the candidate- Conducted research for the Communications and Digital teams- Monitored press clips and news stories relevant to the campaign- Collaborated with the staff in organizing press events, such as primary night and election night