An in-home media consulting practice working to promote social causes and humanitarian initiatives for a variety of non-profit, educational organizations and foundations: acting as media strategist, events stager, strategic planner, media trainer and spokesperson. “A right makes might organization

The Juniper Group is named after both the living juniper bush and also one of the closest disciples of St. Francis of Assisi, Brother Juniper, who was one of the early founders of the Order of Friars Minor. They lived simply and close to the earth, owning no possessions yet, full of the love of God and working alongside the poor and those in need.

Professional certification and testing organization. One Room School Interactive offers testing of hundreds of professions from architects to software engineers from personal trainers to certified food managers. Located in Falls Church, Virginia.

Media Relations Manager, World Vision (September 1995 – January 2000) Developed and implemented national media strategy to increase understanding of organizations work in relief and development activities in more than 100 countries. Successfully raised the visibility of the Christian relief organization in secular media through: collaborations with other non-governmental organizations; positioning its President and senior leadership with national and international print, broadcast, and electronic media; initiating news conferences and news briefings on conflict, disasters, humanitarian response and justice issues. Worked toward integrating program, advocacy and media messages in a consistent, coherent and comprehensive way.

Designed, directed and implemented media strategy to promote the activities and programs of this non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community service and volunteerism. Conducted media outreach and media activities around the National Caring Awards for the top ten most caring adults and young adults across the country. Worked to promote volunteerism by designing a billboard and poster campaign that was featured in the Washington region metro stations and on billboards at all three regional airports – Dulles, Reagan National and Baltimore-Washington International. Initiated the use of photographs on press releases and produced and edited video public service announcements promoting community service.

Call-In Producer, C-SPAN (Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network) (October 1990 – May 1993)Senior producer on the network’s morning and evening call-in program making guests available to discuss important issues in government, public affairs, and public policy. Researched issues, made invitations to Member of Congress, media, Administration officials and public policy experts to appear on the daily call-in program to educate and inform the American viewing audience about significant issues of politics, public policy, news and public affairs.Assignment Editor, C-SPAN (Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network) (January 1986 – September 1990) Coordinator of daily C-SPAN camera coverage on three-person assignment desk in Washington, DC. Field produced Election ’88 coverage of the Presidential campaign. Responsibilities equally divided between researching events for coverage decision making and coordinating logistics involved in programming two twenty-four hour public affairs networks. Field produced special programming from the campaign trail – both live and taped events.