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New York, New York, United States

Nautilus Communications is a communications and public relations firm working with mission-driven organizations and social impact businesses. The firm is based in New York City, with associates in Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, and other cities. Nautilus offers senior-level consulting and expertise on a wide range of communications matters: media relations and spokesperson training, content development and social media, branding, strategic planning, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement. A pioneer in the “virtual agency” model some 25 years ago, Nautilus maximizes impact while keeping overhead costs to a minimum for nonprofit and social impact clients.

New York, New York, United States

Co-founder of a new rehearsal and arts management facility in the NoMad neighborhood of midtown Manhattan. Houghton Hall offers 17,000 square feet of offices, rehearsal rooms, acting studios, and meeting space to performing arts organizations, teachers, actors, and other arts professionals. Houghton Hall is owned by the Church of the Transfiguration, an Episcopal Church with a long history of inclusion of those marginalized by society. Also known as “The Little Church Around the Corner,” it has been associated with the theatre community since the 1860s when it was one of the only churches in Manhattan willing to conduct funerals for actors. The facility is named for the Rev. George H. Houghton, the Church’s first rector, who committed Transfiguration to inclusion and dignity for all.

New York, Ny And Arlington, Va

Responsible for a team of professionals providing marketing, communications, brand, and content development to the local Better Business Bureaus across North America. Served as national spokesperson for the BBB brand. Managed fast-changing commtech environment., led crisis communications team, worked on DEI initiative, supervised implementation of Adobe Experience Manager.

New York, Ny And Arlington, Va

Managed public relations, media, and messaging for iconic brand, including consumer education campaigns around scams and fraud. Worked with corporate partners and major nonprofits. Supervised communications for Centennial celebration, including commemorative section in The Washington Post and ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange. On the team that received an ASAE Summit Award.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Founded and ran boutique public relations agency providing cost-effective, full-service communications support to clients in government, trade associations, nonprofits, advocacy, and SME businesses. Maintained "Outstanding" past performance rating with Dun & Bradstreet. Hailed in a "Communications World" cover story: "Nautilus Communications...may be the model for the PR agency of the future.” Select clients: Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, America's Charities, Space Shuttle astronaut and author Tom Jones, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Governors Highway Safety Association, National Commission Against Drunk Driving, Council of Better Business Bureaus, U.S. Army Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, American Automobile Association, Consortium for Oceanographic Research & Education/National Ocean Sciences Bowl, Fairfax County Department of Housing (Section 8 program), GSA Federal Consumer Information Center, National Safety Council, National Science & Technology Education Partnership (STEP), Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, RADD/Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drunk DrivingPro bono clients: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Children’s Environmental Health Network , Ronald McDonald House, KidSave International

Washington, Dc

On the founding staff of unique advocacy organization that brought together CEOs and C-suite executives from the property and casualty insurance industry with consumer leaders and safety advocates to lobby together for transportation safety legislation at state and federal levels. Conducted press conferences and editorial campaigns to support highway safety legislation. Launched the first private-sector national highway safety website during web's infancy. Coached victims of auto crashes to serve as spokespersons for their cause before Congress and the media.