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Washington, Dc, Us

Impact-oriented Communications Manager for WRI’s Forests Program, who translated corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts into high-visibility media and digital marketing campaigns. Leveraging advanced outreach strategies and key partnerships with influential media outlets, I led communications for a 100+ person team to develop and execute communications plans surrounding the top environmental group’s forest plans. I worked closely with internal teams to generate and maintain social media strategies and promotional marketing campaigns. + Presented compelling narratives based on technical information to elevate the mission + Gained consumer market influence by building and supporting top-tier media relationships+ Collaborated with global leadership to execute comprehensive media campaigns+ Secured features in influential media outlets: The New York Times, CNN, and BBC+ Partnered with Fortune 500 companies to promote global action plans toward sustainable supply chains

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Utilizing key insights based on research and data analysis, I increased corporate influence and brand visibility by fostering fundamental cross-functional relationships to align public interest with company objectives. Serving as an instrumental leader in the international outreach campaign, I supported communications strategies and marketing initiatives to successfully deliver an amendment to the United Nations Montreal Protocol. + Championed the communication strategy for press releases, fact sheets, and op-eds+ Defined sustainability campaigns to reflect branding objectives + Cultivated collaborative relationships to gain influence on analysis for major reports+ Updated funders and board members on campaigns to elicit financial and operational support+ Elicited public support and government action by delegating communications to expand strategic impact

Washington, D.C. Metro Area

As the International MCS Network Assistant, I maximized timeline development to streamline efficiency within the organization. With a keen ability to illustrate target branding objectives, I created the events website platform, distributed event invitations, and organized equipment. + Developed brand identity by fostering relationships between government representatives and NGOs + Aided in the planning and execution of a 150+ participant workshop in Costa Rica + Developed training programs and website content in alignment with corporate integrity

Santa Barbara, California Area

Serving as an integral member of the Community Outreach team for a mission-based organization, I implemented outreach strategies to support restoration plans and promoted education and field-work to accomplish organizational goals. + Supervised 50+ Santa Barbara Marine Protected Area Volunteer Watch volunteers + Developed training materials and engaged new members through community outreach+ Cultivated new survey mechanisms and created supplemental material to enhance data collection

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As an Outreach Intern with Green America, I collaborated with constituents, developed diversified promotional materials, and identified institutional allies to increase clean energy legislation support prior to the introduction into Congress. + Improved public influence by directing research on representative policy stances+ Attended 30+ meetings with legislatures to gain a strong understanding of draft bills+ Transcribed educational reports and documents to interpret the draft bills to officials

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Global And International Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Fraternity, Greeks Gone Green Major: Global and International Studies, emphasis in Latin America.

Intensive Spanish Courses

Activities and Societies: Intercambios Language Exchange