20+ years of experience as a trusted advisor to executive leadership at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits.Leads a team of seasoned PR practitioners who bring decades of experience and proven capabilities in executive communications, crisis and issues management, and strategic public relations.Work has earned accolades for communications excellence by Ragan’s PR Daily, PR News, and Public Relations Society of America, including the Bronze Anvil and Richmond PRSA’s Best in Show.

Advised executive leadership for national and regional brands within the retail, media, tech and healthcare industries. Developed and led B2B and B2C public relations efforts that included media and social media influencer partnerships, satellite media tours, special events and press briefings.

Led the Virginia Department of Health’s communications responses to several high-profile emergencies and events, from natural disasters to bioterrorism scares and global public health crises. Advised the State Health Commissioner and senior-level management on developing media trends and opportunities to promote public health. Managed a team of communications professionals representing such disciplines as: emergency preparedness, epidemiology, chronic disease prevention and environmental health. Promoted three times to an unprecedented leadership role as Deputy Director. Previous roles within the Virginia Department of Health included: Public relations Coordinator, Office of the Commissioner (2003-2005)Public relations specialist, Division of HIV/STD (2002-2003)

Taught a master class on American media and marketing at Moscow State University of International Relations and Moscow Institute of Business Administration. Built lasting cross-cultural friendships and traveled extensively on the Trans-Siberian railway.Formed a Richmond-based group of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers to exchange stories, participate in local volunteer projects and share insights with prospective volunteers.