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Washington, Dc, Us

New York City, New York, Us

Provides counsel and develops strategy and communications plans for some of the world's leading CEOs and their teams across aerospace, defense, technology, consumer, B2B and others on corporate Brand, reputation, navigating social issues, DEI/ESG, and company positioning with stakeholders/shareholders. Also sets direction for strategic plans and creative concepts developed with Teneo team members.As Co-Chair of the DE&I Advisory Practice, advises and steers wide-ranging DE&I matters, from boardroom diversity, DE&I disclosure and public policy, and social issues action planning for corporations – to defining actionable steps and measurable goals that align with business priorities and enhance company performance.

New York, Ny, Us

Providing expert consultation and advice, internally and externally, for The Conference Board Marketing and Communications Institute, a global, independent business membership and research association working in the public interest. Guide industry-leading companies on Transformation initiatives, new CEO transitioning, and executive-level change, as well as on navigating current societal issues.

Washington, Dc, Us

Group Executive Leader and Advisor, partnering with top corporations, governmental agencies, non-profits, and renowned individuals across a wide range of public and private interest matters, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), messaging, executive and CEO compensation, and influencing laws and policies that affect businesses.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Served as an elected officer and member of Northrop Grumman's Global Executive Team, providing corporate governance, devising strategy and enabling financial performance, reporting directly to the CEO. Oversaw corporate Brand and reputation management, integrated communications strategy, both internally and externally, and stakeholder management, and employee engagement, with a team of 300+.Led a key role in Northrop’s acquisition of Orbital ATK – devising the Communications strategy. Supported the company’s growth while co consistently exceeding bottom-line organizational, stakeholder management, and employee engagement goals. Also developed the first-ever Digital strategy and communications enterprise – leading Northrop to become an industry-preferred employer and social engagement partner, and helping the company to achieve #1 ranking in attributes most crucial to customers.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Served as a Board Member of the Northrop Grumman Foundation, providing governance and directing strategic investments.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Provided strategic governance, serving as Executive Leadership Team member of Northrop’s Mission System and Electronic sectors while steering critical change management communications during corporate restructuring from Northrop’s four global sectors to three. Held strategic and P&L responsibility for Northrop’s Electronic Systems, the company’s second-largest sector. Leveraged Brand, Marketing, Digital, and Communications expertise to advise and advance program, technology, and product goals. Additionally guided in matters of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), employee communications, media relations, Digital & Social media, broadcast production, creative and graphic arts, reproduction services and technical publications. Subsequently was promoted to Corporate Vice President of Communications within a short time frame.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, Us

Led global corporate affairs for the biologics business and provide strategic leadership at MedImmune following its purchase by AstraZeneca, serving as an ad-hock member of the Executive Team and Commercial Management Team. Held corporate-wide responsibility for business results while leading executive, media, employee, and product/science communications, government affairs, and advocacy for the largest biologics company worldwide. Oversaw a 45-member staff with a $22M annual budget.Revitalized the corporate Brand of the largest Biologics company, aligning to business strategy, creating corporate citizenship policies, establishing external/internal outreach programs, and enhancing third-party relationships – critical in post-acquisition by a Fortune 500 in a complex industry. Also protected the availability of medicines through strategic federal, state and policy partnerships and initiatives.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Gb

Chief strategist, providing governance of internal and external affairs for AstraZeneca’s U.S. market across a $33B+ business, supporting to business growth. Served as a member of the Global Business Strategy Team and two US governance teams (People and External Affairs) for the U.S. Held oversight responsibility for executive, Brand, product pricing, positioning, litigation and political communications, corporate media relations, messaging and employee engagement, leading 27 staff members.Conceived AstraZeneca’s U.S. Branding, corporate responsibility, corporate reputation, and digital strategies – while serving as a high-level company spokesperson. Also led the M&A communications for AstraZeneca’s impactful MedImmune acquisition. Notably advised on the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare as key leader in the Obamacare team.

Author of bi-monthly column on counseling senior executives on new trends and the intersection of business and communications.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

Guest lecturer, study group leader and counselor to undergraduate and graduate students on political communications.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led the communications and strategy counsel to Chief Communications Officer and the Executive Team (AARP’s governing body). Directed Association-wide projects for the 35 million-member organization, its for-profit subsidiary and charitable foundation. Guided top-level executives on the impact of legislative, legal, product, program, member, consumer, and research initiatives from Brand Management perspective while serving as a high-level AARP spokesperson. Served as a key Leadership team member to deliver the groundbreaking Medicare Part D law, including media/communications and TV programming and information.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led the strategic day-to-day operations of an over 100-person Communications Division, providing financial budgetary oversight – holding 4 leadership roles between 1996-2005. Hired and oversaw the public relations agency while creating and developing strategies, and managing the organization’s internal communications department. Counseled staff and Officers on communications impact of Association-wide issues. Developed and handled branding and positioning activities, including creation of annual reports.

Served as a spokesperson for the campaign while devising media strategies, planning/executing media events, and pitching stories to national, state, and local press. Worked with key staff on national rapid response and message development. Managed press activity surrounding President Clinton’s, Vice President Gore’s, Hillary Rodham Clinton’s and Tipper Gore’s campaign travel. Wrote news releases, statements and other communications documents. Supervised press staff. Handled campaign press for the presidential debates.Developed and managed communications operations for Clinton/Gore ‘96 at the Democratic National Convention. Served as Southern Regional Press Secretary for Clinton/Gore ‘96 Primary Committee, Inc. during the key primary season in February and March, 1996.

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Responsible for leading all proactive and reactive public relations activities of the DLC, a national political organization of centrist Democrats who are the originators of the “New Democrat” movement, and its research/policy development arm. Identified opportunities to heighten the organization’s profile in the media, among key business and political leaders, and with the public. Served as spokesperson and primary liaison with national and state media. Worked closely with other senior managers to develop issue and message plans. Assigned and managed all media projects of the deputy press secretary and communications support staff. Coordinated media activities for DLC chapters across 36 states. Directed public relations logistics and advance for DLC events, including those with high-level officials.

Chicago, Il, Us

Planned and conducted integrated public relations programs. Handled issues management communications for high-profile situations such as the Supreme Court nomination of Justice Clarence Thomas, the constitutional and public debate over flag-burning, and U.S. lawyer’s role in the aftermath of Perestroika, Mikhail Gorbachev's program to reform Russia. Provided counsel to ABA leadership. Participated in legislative priority setting.

Devised and implemented public relations plan for the Association. Developed and maintained budget for national communications activities. Assisted in formulating Association policies. Wrote presidential columns, articles, speeches, news releases, testimony and other public materials, Arranged media interviews. Identified and cultivated key contacts in the press. Formulated concepts, executed designs, contracted with writers, and edited Association publications.

Served as a liaison with federal agencies for policy and media inquiries. Crafted memos and compiled material needed for Congressman to make informed decisions on social, legal, and political issues. Assisted in policy development on various issues, including defense, veterans affairs, and the District of Columbia. Acted as spokesperson to groups and individuals about specific legislative matters. Drafted issue briefings. Coordinated special projects and responded to constituent inquiries. Started as the receptionist.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Master In Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies