* Storytelling expert and collaborator on high production value corporate narrative stories featuring Humana members and Centerwell patients and healthcare providers* Experienced health writer and lead editor for external communications, elevating thought leadership and value-based care* Social media strategist and content creator for consumer and informed audiences

Contracted through Healthcare Support, I collaborated with Humana Corporate Communications Enterprise Influencer and Storyteller Team to create original content for news.Humana.com and enterprise owned social media channels. Social media engagement rates for Humana LinkedIn and Twitter channels increased within 1st month.

MultipleSclerosis.net and RheumatoidArthritis.net, properties of Health Union LLC, have become leading online patient communities with active participation extending to Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. As a Strategic Advisor and Content Contributor since 2012 for Health Union, I:* Produce timely news articles with a scientific focus and personal blogs for MultipleSclerosis.net and RheumatoidArthritis.net* Research disease-related topics and scientific developments in drug development and alternative therapies in the field of multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis* Moderate the MS.net and RA.net Facebook community pages and website forums, providing information and support to a diverse patient communityPrior to the launches of MultipleSclerosis.net, RheumatoidArthritis.net, and Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, I provided Health Union:* Advice and consulting services, including assistance with recruiting an impressive team of patient writers representing a wide range of demographics to appeal to entire patient communities* Expert review and copy-editing of the core material of 350+ researched and sourced articles for MultipleSclerosis.net, RheumatoidArthritis.net and PsoriaticArthritis.net* Expert review of the 'MS in America 2013' and the 'RA in America 2014' surveys.

Consultant for various pharmaceutical companies and non-profit organizations working in the fields of medicine and patient services.iConquerMS, Chair, Governing Board, Jul 2023-present; Governing Board Member, Jul 2016-2023; Chair, Communications Committee, Jul 2014-2016Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center, Patient Advisory Council Member, May 2022-presentAdvisory Board and Conference Participation:iConquerMS.org Leadership Summit, Nov 2023, Nov 2022, Nov 2021, Oct 2020, OnlineiConquerMS.org Leadership Summit, Sep 2019, Sep 2017, Sep 2016, Jan 2016, Dec 2014, Boston, MAHealthUnion Connexion Summit, Aug 2022, Oct 2021, OnlineHealthUnion Connexion Summit, Oct 2019, Mar 2018, Mar 2017, Philadelphia, PA RA Consumer Advisory Board, Sanofi-Regeneron, Jun 2018, Philadelphia, PAMS Patient Advisory Board, Genentech, Jun 2016, Chicago, ILHealtheVoices Patient Conference, Apr 2016, Chicago, ILRARealTalk Blogger Summit, Pfizer, Jan 2016, New York, NYRA Consumer Advisory Board, Sanofi-Regeneron, Oct 2015, Short Hills, NJMS Blogger Summit, Novartis, Jun 2015, Chicago, IL; Jan 2014, Morristown, NJMS Blogger Summit, EMD Serono, Apr 2014, Rockland, MAMS Patient Advisory Board, Biogen Idec, Oct 2013, Atlanta, GARA Blogger Summit, Pfizer, May 2013, New York, NYPatient Opinion Leader Advisory Board, Genentech, Nov 2012, San Francisco, CAMS International Patient Summit, Novartis, May 2012, Zurich, SwitzerlandMS Patient Advisory Board, Biogen Idec, Aug 2012, Denver, CONational MS Society Online Community Summit, Jun 2011, New York, NYMS Patient Advisory Board, Biogen Idec, Jun 2011, Chicago, ILMS Social Media Advisory Board, Novartis, May 2010, Basel, SwitzerlandNational MS Society Social Online Advisory Group, Sept 2009, New York, NY

Speaker:'Authentic Communication for MS Activists,' National MS Society, May 2022, Washington, DC'One Day for Everyday' Symposium, Genzyme, May 2014, Washington, DC'Navigating Your Health Narrative,' Wegohealth Webinar, Apr 2011, online'Through the Looking Glass: A Patient's View of Interacting with Pharma,' ePatient Connections Conference, Sept 2010, Philadelphia, PAJ&J Global Communications Meeting, Oct 2008, Orlando, FLPanelist: Health Datapalooza, iConquerMS.org, June 2015, Washington, DCAdWeek Conference, 'I Have a Name: It's Not Patient,' Sept 2013, New York, NYNovartis 1st International MS Patient Conference, May 2012, Zurich, SwitzerlandNovartis Health Activist Social Media Masterclass, May 2012, East Hanover, NJiPharma Connect, Digital Innovation for Marketing Decision Makers, March 2012, Philadelphia, PAePatient Connections Conference, Sept 2011, Philadelphia, PAePatient Bill of Rights Summit, Sept 2011, Philadelphia, PAMS Unplugged Radio Show with Amy Gurowitz, Apr 2011, onlineDTC Perspectives Conference, 'The Voice of Health Activists,' Nov 2010, Parsippany, NJJ&J Digital Immersion Summit, 'Using Online Insights to Drive Patient Actions,' Nov 2010, San Jose, CABlogWorld & New Media Expo, 'Patient Blogging and Disease Awareness: Doing Sickness and Health on the Web,' Oct 2010, Las Vegas, NV

With over 25 years of performing and teaching experience, I cater to developing talents of young musicians, encouraging focus on firm fundamentals and independent learning skills. My students consistently earn superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble Festivals and perform in District and State Honor Bands. A number of former students have successfully pursued a career in music performance or music education.Specialties include classical piano, french horn, and historical performance practice of baroque horn and classical horn. You can find me in the Washington, D.C., area performing with the orchestra of the National Gallery of Art, the Bach Sinfonia, and various contract orchestras in the region. Additional performance experience includes Baltimore Opera Orchestra (MD), Washington Chamber Symphony (DC), Tradewinds Woodwind Quintet (VA), Fairfax Symphony (VA), Trinity Chamber Orchestra (DC), Prince William Symphony (VA), Owensboro Symphony (KY), Evansville Philharmonic (IN), Bloomington Sinfonia (IN), Waco Symphony (TX), San Angelo Symphony (TX), Oklahoma City Philharmonic (OK), and more.

* Collaborated with Humana Corporate Communications Influencer and Storyteller Team to create content for news.Humana.com, provide editorial support, and maintain consistent messaging for enterprise social media channels* Social media engagement rates for Humana LinkedIn and Twitter channels increased within 1st month

HealthCentral.com, a property of Remedy Health Media LLC, empowers patients and caregivers to live better lives through access to accurate and timely information, written by leading epatient with firsthand experience and healthcare professional, as well as community support.As a Patient Expert, Community Leader, Social Media Ambassador, and Writer at HealthCentral.com since 2008, I:* Support an average 1,000,000 visitors per month on MultipleSclerosisCentral.com.* Manage and moderate the Facebook page @MSHealthCentral as Social Media Ambassador.* Publish timely articles with a patient focus on multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.* Research and report on disease-related topics and current news reports on drug development and recommended treatments.* Produce engaging slideshows and expert videos on topics relevant to patients.* Respond to community member questions and provide links to sources for future reading.* Respond to community member postings and comments.* Foster sense of community and support.Additional services provided for Remedy Health Media have included successful representation of our team of expert writers and patient communities at professional conferences, private consulting workshops, and sales meetings.

For Healthline Media, I hosted community chats on the MS Buddy app, a community and forum for people living with multiple sclerosis. I assisted during the launch of the RA Buddy app, a community and forum for people living with rheumatoid arthritis, on which I also guest host community chats.

Blogging at Brass and Ivory, I discuss life with autoimmune disease, current events, health policy, insurance coverage, the pharmaceutical industry, and health reform. I also actively welcome new members to the MS Blogging Community, provide support to newly-diagnosed patients, and learn from those patients who have gone before me.Developed as an adjunct feature of the Brass and Ivory blog, I founded the Carnival of MS Bloggers, "a bi-weekly compendium of thoughts and experiences shared by those living with multiple sclerosis." The best blog posts throughout the community are featured in the Carnival, often surrounding a single topic. Our community continues to grow and provide support for MSers worldwide.