My career has been centered in strategic communications, with a focus in corporate and public policy communications and crisis communications. I lead and own Gard Communications, a boutique agency based in Portland Ore. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Portland Metro Chamber and have served on the boards of the Portland State University Foundation, p:ear and Live Wire Radio. In a past life, I was a professional ballet dancer, which has informed my work ethic and love for the arts. I started college at University of Washington and graduated from Portland State University with a degree in English Literature.
Listed skills include Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Press Releases, and 10 others.