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• Worked to shift the media framing of Trump’s criminal cases by holding earned media events, drafting and placing opinion pieces in key outlets, and amplifying expert opinions in legal products like amicus briefs.• Collaborated with legal teams to ensure communications were accurate, thorough, and concise.• Monitored Trump case and election-related news for issues that warrant rapid response through: press releases, op-eds, talking points, and fact sheets.

• Amplified our coalition of over 20 state and local treasurers by placing stories in national outlets like Bloomberg, POLITICO, Financial Times, Responsible Investor, and more. Also securing coverage across coalition members’ states.• Worked with partners like labor unions, environmental groups, and investor coalitions to drive coverage opportunities.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Placed stories and inserted priority messages in 280+ news hits across TV, digital, radio, and print outlets.• Served as an on the record spokesperson in national outlets, including: The Washington Post, AP News, Fox News, CNN, Bloomberg, and more. Also served as an on the record spokesperson in numerous state and local outlets.• Planned and managed 30+ media events, securing coverage in priority media markets across Georgia.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Created and implemented a proactive communications strategy to amplify ADL’s voice and reach.• Leveraged media relationships and cultivated new contacts to seucre coverage on key issues and organizational thought leadership.• Collaborated across departments and with partner organizations to advance priority projects.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Pitched and placed 8 stories in national outlets for the campaign launch, including: AP News, CNN, NBC News, The New York Times, POLITICO, HuffPost, Forbes, and the Jewish Daily Forward. Secured market exclusive TV interviews for the campaign launch in each of Florida’s 10 media markets.• Defined Gov. Ron DeSantis as anti-voter, anti-vaccine, and corrupt by placing op-eds and pitching stories, securing national and local news interviews, and working with consultants to produce social media content.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Advised a statewide-elected cabinet member on media relations and communications. • Managed external and internal communications for a $1.7 billion, 4,000-employee state agency.• Communicated daily with state and national media to place stories, manage responses, coordinate interviews, and execute media events.• Developed written products: op-eds, remarks, statements, and press releases. Advised on digital strategy.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Crafted and implemented an aggressive earned media and rapid response strategy on gun safety, water and environmental conversation, and marijuana to build contrast with our opponent and increase the candidate’s name ID.• The plan led to an explosion of earned media that grew social media following 10x, and gained attention from groups like Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, who ended up investing $1.8 million to help us secure the only statewide win for Democrats in Florida’s 2018 election.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Worked with the candidate, senior advisor, and manager to ensure consistent, strategic messaging.• Built and implemented a plan to package and release ads, digital content, and more. Collaborated with the production team to aid in developing TV and digital ads. Booked and staffed the candidate at interviews.• Drafted and edited press releases, talking points, statements, responses to press inquiries, and more. Worked with the policy advisor to develop policy plans and complete candidate questionnaires.• Managed two other staff members to ensure goals and deadlines were met.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Developed messages to maximize earned media and push back against opposing legislation.• Drafted releases, advisories, statements, and more. Enhanced digital strategy, redesigned caucus branding and website.• Tracked bills and distributed data weekly to add accountability to the legislative process. • Responded to media inquiries by providing background, technical information, and on the record comments.• Recruited, managed, and trained the intern team.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art And Design

Master Of Science - Ms, Political Science And Government

Masters of Applied American Politics and Policy