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Keasbey, Nj, Us

Lead internal and external communications strategy for Wakefern and its portfolio of member companies (80K employees), reporting into the Chief Communications Officer. Oversee a team in producing strategic communications to stakeholders, employees, and leadership, including executive messaging and speeches, Town Hall series, employer branding campaigns, web/intranet content, events, employee engagement programs, podcasts, corporate social responsibility, and crisis communications.Guide all internal communications around HR and employee relations including the company’s DEI position, employee wellness program, and change management. Develop external content for media and awareness campaigns, PR, and crisis response, as well as rollout of the company’s private label portfolio.Led other key initiatives including companywide messaging for COVID-19 response and return-to-work policies, overhaul of the corporate website, implementation of a Virtual Town Hall series, and an award- winning communications campaign celebrating Wakefern’s 75th anniversary.

Edison, New Jersey, Us

Shaped internal and external communications, messaging, and campaigns for NJ’s largest healthcare system. Created a unified narrative across all channels including executive messaging, annual reports, internal intranet, brand campaigns, crisis communications, physician outreach, and employee engagement programs. Led internal communication concepts for employee-facing initiatives, Town Hall series, campaigns, and DEI programs. Drove media relations efforts, representing the organization to national media outlets, government agencies, and community organizations.Drove crisis response and field communications during Hurricane Sandy, earning the hospital recognition by Modern Healthcare Magazine and former NJ Governor Christie as a best-in-class example for handling a large-scale crisis.

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Led engagement strategy and campaigns for the world’s leading multinational Irish philanthropic network, shaping strategic PR and communication plans to drive fiscal support and awareness. Crafted compelling messaging across all public-facing materials, campaigns, and events, overseeing a million-dollar communications budget. Delivered high-impact programming and events featuring prominent political and cultural figures (President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Irish Prime Ministers, U2, Conan O’Brien).Scaled the New York chapter into a global leader and AIF’s most profitable region. Established and grew the Young Leaders program to thousands of members, serving as a model example for chapters around the world.

New York, Ny, Us

Developed communication strategies and PR plans for Donna Karan and Jo Malone fragrance brands, working closely with leadership, retail partners, and marketing/sales/creative teams. Represented the brand during media interviews, in-store appearances, and press junkets. Secured top-tier press coverage in Vogue, The New York Times, and NBC’s Today.

New York, New York, Us

Ba, English & History

English/History