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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- I amplify the work of National Geographic Explorers and impact initiatives under the NG Next strategic plan. Specifically, the work of the Okavango Wilderness Project, Project 2892, Photo Camp, and more.- I collaborate with global partners on projects, coordinate media outreach, and draft various communications materials (advisories, blogs, media lists, pitches, etc.).- I translate and draft materials in Spanish for media outreach and social media channels, especially for National Geographic's Pristine Seas and Perpetual Planet programs.- I am a co-chair for Out & Exploring. the Society's LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Network.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Supported the work of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation by drafting press releases, staffing interviews with outlets including The New York Times, NPR, USA Today, and 19th* News, and assembling strategic media outreach materials.- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to draft communications materials for programs including Global Partnerships, Health & Aging, and more.- Mentored and supervised Communications Interns on projects, professional development, and growth opportunities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- In the first 90 days, I developed and developed and implemented an initiative to feature LGBTQ+ journalists called Friday Feature.- Performed a variety of administrative tasks including scheduling, budgeting, organizing press lists, and a variety of projects drafting written materials.- Served as the primary writer and content curator for daily AM Equality Newsletter (LGBTQ+ media tip sheet).

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Composed, researched, and coordinated a daily newsletter addressed to 3,000+ HRC staff, members, and journalists.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (Remote)

- Corresponded with HRC volunteers, steering committee members, and staff to resolve support tickets using Digital Cheetah software- Conceptualized and organized data using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets- Sought opportunities to virtually meet HRC staff to network and learn about working in the advocacy space

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States (Remote)

- Assembled 75+ daily news clips briefings sent to internal and external stakeholders.- Organized and compiled press list entries in Cision (4,000+ entries).- Drafted summaries for AM Equality newsletter sent to journalists, staff, and advocates.- Assisted press secretaries with the 2020 Municipal Equality Index and 2020 Election materials.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Monitored and evaluated all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Mailchimp).- Increased Facebook engagement and impression metrics by 55%.- Developed COVID-19 digital media strategy for 2 months.- Engaged with staff in Boston, Tanzania, and Ghana.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Developed a social media strategy system to increase posting frequency by 80%.- Coordinated logistics for 3 fundraising events held in Boston, New York, and Cambridge.- Designed graphics using Canva and reports using Google Docs.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

- As a resident advisor, the responsibilities included coordinating events, time management, and conflict resolution. Recipient of the MVP award.- As an office assistant, the responsibilities included facilitating payments, organizing office communications, and helping solve problems facing residents.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

- Engaged in a fast-paced retail environment.- Supported clients and staff.- POS and customer service experience.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Advanced), International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Spanish club, Global Res, resident advisor (MVP award) - I was an international student in Canada and spent.

International Relations & Nordic Culture

Activities and Societies: International students union, exchange student network, Erasmus Student Network - Studied nordic culture.

Certificate, Strategic Public Relations, 4.0

As a full-time employee and a part-time student, I worked toward a certificate in strategic public relations. This included a variety.

Certificate, Equitable Community Change, 4.0

Certificate, Project Management