Create, edit, and manage communications collateral for a variety of companies, thinktanks, and NGOs.Contracted tasks frequently include: communications strategy development, report writing, copyediting, blog writing, conducting and compiling research, project management support, strategic communications support, and social media content creation.

Communications Specialist for a $90-million, USAID-funded project identifying successful and sustainable digital development approaches and scaling their impact globally.Developed, coordinated, and oversaw the project's strategic communications, with an emphasis on human-centered storytelling and amplification of voices and research from the field. Cultivated relationships with project partners, grantees, USAID staff, media outlets, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure project communications were authentic, innovative, and effective.Authored blogs, articles, talking points, factsheets, social media content, and other communications materials, focusing primarily on gender, digital agriculture, and community-driven/localized solutions.Coordinated site visits to Kenya and Guatemala to conduct in-person interviews (in Swahili and in Spanish), photograph project activities, and provide strategic communications support to DAI staff, partners, and grantees.Published the “WomenConnect Challenge Blog Series: Introducing Strategies for Closing the Gender Digital Divide,” republished on three additional platforms and used to structure USAID’s Gender Digital Divide training.

Composed creative narratives detailing the financial journeys of refugees and migrants in Kampala and the Bidi Bidi Refugee Camp, Uganda, incorporating direct quotations from interviewees as well as legal and sociopolitical research.Conducted, synthesized, and interpreted field research and interviews to best represent the refugee/migrant experience for an audience of diverse stakeholders.

Wrote articles and contributed photographs for publication on The Fletcher School’s online blog and social media platforms.Covered campus events, conducted interviews, and supported the strategic communications goals of the Office of Communications, Public Relations & Marketing.

Contract responsibilities and scope of work included: conducting and compiling research, report writing, grant writing, content generation, copy editing, web design, project management, social media management, speechwriting, and event planning.Clients included: Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, City of Albuquerque; the McCune Charitable Foundation (Common Ground Project); University of New Mexico Arts-in-Medicine Department; Collaboristic LLC; Tiaso Artist Cooperative; Center of Southwest Culture; and the New Mexico Center for School Leadership.

"Vessels and Voids is a podcast about the intersections of globalization and creativity. Each episode explores a void in our world along with an exploration of vessels that we use to orient ourselves and create meaning. From natural and man-made voids (oceans, deserts, and failing nation-states) to literal and abstract vessels (ships, borders, art, objects, money and Marvel Avengers), this podcast weaves together artist perspectives, community voices, academic research, classic literature and popular culture (visual, material and musical) in pursuit of answering timeless questions about meaning, truth, creativity and connection."

Managed incoming donations and correspondence with donors and assisted in fundraising, grant-writing, and media outreach.Drafted web content, managed the website redesign, and oversaw external communications.Established partnerships with private companies and public officials in Albuquerque to generate additional funding, promote museum events, and bolster educational programming. Served as docent for visiting student groups, facilitating discussions about confronting hate, bigotry, propaganda, and more.Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers.Promoted educational programs to NM’s teachers, school administrators, and community groups.Designed and produced the permanent exhibit “Rwanda: The Tolerated Genocide.”

Managed the Senator’s official schedule, travel, and logistics.Drafted and coordinated his personal and official correspondence.Assisted with drafting legislative proposals and policy briefs.Prepared briefing materials and received guests for meetings.

Served as the Project Coordinator for the Magoma Project, which combats food and income insecurity in rural, agricultural villages in Tanzania, East Africa.Designed and implemented income-generating activities (in agriculture & livestock) in partnership with local communities.Developed and executed project management strategy, timeline, method, and monitoring and evaluation.Maintained internal/external communications and social media platforms, including personal and professional blogs.Facilitated educational opportunities for students & adult farmers in agricultural, environmental, and business best practices.Managed all investments in the Magoma Project, projected the annual budget, and provided financial reports and regular updates for investors and corporate staff.

Recruited and managed student volunteers on behalf of community partners (local nonprofits and service organizations).Organized and promoted service opportunities and awareness events on hunger and homelessness in Washington, D.C.

Drafted media notes, public notices, proclamations, and statements for government officials.Managed daily media and features of the website www.humanrights.gov and contributed to social media platforms.Assisted in coordinating U.S. State Department public outreach and events.

Wrote, pitched, and edited arts, features, and news stories bi-weekly.Assisted in the development of the publication’s digital media strategy.

Organized, designed, and distributed press materials.Managed media database and features of the NPCA website, including its social media platforms.Drafted and implemented comprehensive communications plans.

Conducted legal research and compiled court documents, specializing in probate, property, and commercial law.Drafted and proofed court pleadings, briefs, analyses, and summaries.Installed, utilized, and trained the firm’s staff to use the document automation software HotDocs.

Engaged voters on behalf of Tom Udall's 2008 senatorial campaign and the Democratic Party of New Mexico.Canvassed neighborhoods, distributed fliers, registered voters, provided absentee voting information, and informed voters on candidates’ policies.

Contributed periodic feature articles and accompanying photographs to the Youth Express section.