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Portland, Oregon Area

Led internal communications efforts across a global employee base of 110k, focusing on people programs. ~ Designed cross-team, multi-channel platform to grow participation in global wellness programs by 23%. ~ Launched Intel’s employee value proposition with employee-led storytelling and consistently high engagement (at or above 75%) to retain and attract talent. ~ Grew grassroots community of practice by 5x (from 175 to 890 members) to scale and successfully differentiate employee communications. ~ Developed and executed change management communications to guide leaders through complex organizational changes ensuring clear messaging and employee alignment. Won Ragan Crisis Communications Campaign Award in 2021 for COVID-19 effort.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Provided communications and event production support for mission-driven organizations while completing post-graduate studies. ~ Led recruitment and internal communications for Conscious Capitalism’s highest-profile event, the CEO Summit, resulting in back-to-back profitable, sold-out events. ~ Selected speakers, curated content and coordinated vendors for events with 200 attendees. ~ Supported onsite production and moderation for CEO Summit, resulting in average Net Promoter Scores of 92 for two consecutive years.

Portland, Oregon

The first employee hired to stand up a communications agency serving nonprofits, government agencies and philanthropic grantees nationwide. ~ Managed budgets, re-branding projects, product quality and finances for agency with annual revenue of $800k. ~ Delivered national communications training and media strategies resulting in repeat philanthropic investments for grantee clients and high visibility earned media placements, such as the White House blog. ~ Established, branded and drove growth of Portland’s leading job board, Mac’s List, to 70k monthly visitors.

Managed staff for a three-term Oregon state legislator and 2008 candidate for Oregon Attorney General. Coordinated media responses, press events, and town hall meetings. Wrote press releases and edited monthly e-newsletter for 13,000 readers. Reviewed and edited op-ed columns and speeches. Grew an online audience from 3,000-13,000.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Collaborated with school district superintendents and curriculum directors to ensure district-wide success with educational assessment software. Edited test items and promotional material. Trained staff and school districts. Partnered with internal teams and managed projects. Designed and implemented client management processes that supported growth of the organization from 350 to over 1000 school districts.

Master'S Degree, Strategic Communication

Professional Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication (UO SOJC).

Ba, Psychology, French