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Boston, MA, US

Lead external affairs operations for America’s Cyber Defense Agency throughout New England to include congressional affairs and communications programs. Direct strategic communication efforts and oversee proactive media relations and social media activities.

Successfully managed crisis communications incidents and breaking news events by establishing communications posture, rapid message development, and directing media responses. Provided strategic communication counsel to agency leadership regarding message, audience and tone.Executed a nationwide communications plan to deliver CBP’s message to a broad.

Boston, MA

Managed all external communications for a highly visible federal agency across a nine state region that included the Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Detroit media markets. Served as an on-the-record spokesperson for television, radio, and print interviews. Developed and implemented media strategies and press plans that communicated TSA’s policies and.

Washington, DC

Served as a liaison for one of the largest components of the Department of Homeland Security to the United States Congress. Represented the positions of the Transportation Security Administration to members of congress, congressional staff and committees of jurisdiction. Prepared TSA's senior executives for congressional engagements; including hearings and.

Worked as an on-the-record spokesperson for print, radio and television interviews. Created and implemented press plans and media strategies.Drafted talking points and press releases. Prepared and advised principals during print, radio and television interviews.

Worked in a fast-paced newsroom providing direct support to reporters, producers, and correspondents. Conducted research, fact checking, and pre-interviewing of nightly guests. Assisted in coverage of major events such as the Haiti earthquake, confirmation of Justice Sotomayor, BP oil spill, and the Citizens United court ruling.

Interned in the district office of U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA). Provided support to senior staff through research, responding to constituent mail, and compiling daily news clips.

Boston, MA

Ba, International Studies, Political Science, French

• Completed a BA in International Studies with a focus on Political Science and Islamic Cultures. • Minor in French Language and.

Master'S Degree, Political Management

Courses include: • Crisis Management • Online Marketing • Advanced Problems & Strategies • Digital Advertising & Action • Communication.

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