Communications professional and consultant to schools, schools systems, foundations, and other organizations supporting education. Directed award-winning public relations efforts in public school districts in northern Virginia for nearly 30 years. Led the communications efforts of Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools during 9/11 and the sniper incident in the Washington metropolitan area. Past president of Chesapeake Chapter of National School Public Relations Association. Former chairman of the Northern Virginia Community College Board. Speaker and writer on issues concerning siblings of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Former vice president of U.S. Rowing Association.Specialties: School-community relations, crisis communications, marketing, internal communications, communications training, skillful writing and speaking.
Listed skills include Public Speaking, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Public Relations, and 20 others.