Experienced and enthusiastic communicator working in public health. Described by colleagues as resourceful, easy to work with and clever; my favorite description comes from a colleague and friend who calls me "unapologetically pragmatic.”Successfully transitioned from higher education to an internal communications position, focusing on employee newsletter production, marketing collateral and proposal responses. Switched again to the healthcare industry, leading projects for marketing, events and fundraising. Moved to an incredible position as public information officer for a health department in a million-person county in 2019, and served as PIO for the COVID-19 response.Reliably demonstrates versatile writing skills and an aptitude for organizing information and planning projects. Continual learner, constant reader and consistent podcast consumer. Strong experience with project coordination and problem solving. Professional skills include writing and editing, media and public relations, and social media management. Professional interests include science communication and crisis response. Proficient in Microsoft Office products, graphic design concepts and Canva, and web content management systems. Highly knowledgeable in HTML and web technology concepts. Active and enthusiastic community volunteer, serving on a school board (2012-2015), volunteering for a local foundation that supports educational and community projects for children and families. Board member for Healthy Community Alliance. NACCHO communication workgroup co-chair and PHCC ambassador. Proud INTJ.