I work remotely as a Strategic Communications Consultant at Aardvark Partners, a company based in Seattle, WA, with markets Arizona and Hawaii. My role involves assisting leadership and staff in creating a more customer-focused approach to business communications, redesigning promotional materials, and enhancing the website to drive user engagement.

• Led media relations during events, engaging with journalists to ensure coverage.• Assisted in event planning and press logistics to ensure seamless execution.• Wrote communications products for leadership, including impactful op-eds.

My responsibilities included leading internal and external communications strategies and campaigns to elevate the university's brand visibility and engagement. I worked closely with private-sector and university entities to cultivate partnerships and amplify our brand presence. Additionally, I evaluated communication mechanisms and implemented changes as needed to maintain messaging standards.Key Achievements:● Ensured consistent and impactful messaging by overseeing preparation and… Show more My responsibilities included leading internal and external communications strategies and campaigns to elevate the university's brand visibility and engagement. I worked closely with private-sector and university entities to cultivate partnerships and amplify our brand presence. Additionally, I evaluated communication mechanisms and implemented changes as needed to maintain messaging standards.Key Achievements:● Ensured consistent and impactful messaging by overseeing preparation and dissemination of internal messages, public statements, and talking points on behalf of leadership.● Optimized workflows and elevated team efficiency, resulting in improved project outcomes by supervising communications teams across different offices.● Supervised major year-long internal student mental health campaign, driving awareness and support for mental health initiatives across university community.● Developed and deployed robust strategy and messaging for the campaign by coordinating with teams from all 13 Harvard Schools.● Assisted creation of materials, facilitated focus groups and events, directed websites and social media presence, and tracked campaign effectiveness, resulting in raised engagement and support for mental health initiatives. Show less

As the Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategic Communications at the Office of the Special Envoy in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS within the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. My role involved crafting and refining press guidance, talking points, remarks, and op-eds to enhance communication effectiveness. I managed daily media inquiries and briefed the State Department Spokesperson prior to press briefings, ensuring accurate and timely responses. Additionally, I conducted… Show more As the Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategic Communications at the Office of the Special Envoy in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS within the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. My role involved crafting and refining press guidance, talking points, remarks, and op-eds to enhance communication effectiveness. I managed daily media inquiries and briefed the State Department Spokesperson prior to press briefings, ensuring accurate and timely responses. Additionally, I conducted research and assessed policy papers on key topics across various regional issues, contributing to strategic decision-making. Collaborating with U.S. agencies and Coalition countries, I coordinated efforts to bolster operational effectiveness and advance policies aimed at defeating ISIS globally.Key Achievements:● Developed and revised congressional testimony, addressing questions monthly on matters related to ISIS, contributing to comprehensive understanding.● Enabled and orchestrated bilateral and multilateral engagements with Secretary of State and other leadership, cultivating collaboration and diplomatic efficacy.● Represented U.S. interests and facilitated five working groups, fostering cooperation within Global Coalition.● Negotiated Joint Communiqués with 83 countries and organizations, consolidating shared objectives and commitments. Show less

D3P identified and recommended strategies, tools, and technology to protect democratic processes and systems from cyber and information attacks.

During my tenure from 2016 to 2019 at the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS within the U.S. Department of State in Washington, I held the role of Communications Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson. I was responsible for overseeing all communications pertaining to leadership and office policies, ensuring the effective dissemination of information. I also took the lead in representing our communications response on behalf of the U.S., fostering… Show more During my tenure from 2016 to 2019 at the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS within the U.S. Department of State in Washington, I held the role of Communications Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson. I was responsible for overseeing all communications pertaining to leadership and office policies, ensuring the effective dissemination of information. I also took the lead in representing our communications response on behalf of the U.S., fostering collaboration among various government agencies and Coalition countries. Engaging with global media on a daily basis, I facilitated smooth communication flow and maintained consistent messaging. Additionally, I developed and implemented communication strategies to counter ISIS propaganda.Key Achievements:● Heightened clarity and influence by producing and refining press guidance, speeches, talking points, and congressional testimony.● Promoted organizational priorities and guaranteed timely responses by fostering relationships with U.S. and international media.● Orchestrated media engagements and messaging, enabling effective communication with major media outlets and panels.● Partnered with private sector to combat ISIS propaganda and threats online, protecting U.S. and Coalition forces, as well as civilians. Show less

During my time at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York City from 2015 to 2016, I served as the Associate Director of Global Communications and Media. My role involved managing global and domestic media inquiries, drafting press releases, and organizing press briefings featuring CFR experts. These efforts contributed to increased public awareness and comprehension of intricate global issues.Key Achievements:● Directed Department's budget, elevating Council's brand… Show more During my time at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in New York City from 2015 to 2016, I served as the Associate Director of Global Communications and Media. My role involved managing global and domestic media inquiries, drafting press releases, and organizing press briefings featuring CFR experts. These efforts contributed to increased public awareness and comprehension of intricate global issues.Key Achievements:● Directed Department's budget, elevating Council's brand recognition, and cultivated collaborative relationships with media across various departments, leading to strengthened organizational reputation and increased visibility within industry. Show less

In my role at the U.S. Mission to NATO at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, from 2011 to 2015, I served as a Media and Digital Communications Specialist. I led strategic digital communications efforts to advance U.S. objectives within NATO, particularly during critical events like the Russian incursion into Ukraine in 2014. I developed and implemented tactical digital communication plans in coordination with headquarters in Washington, D.C. Additionally, I played a key role in… Show more In my role at the U.S. Mission to NATO at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, from 2011 to 2015, I served as a Media and Digital Communications Specialist. I led strategic digital communications efforts to advance U.S. objectives within NATO, particularly during critical events like the Russian incursion into Ukraine in 2014. I developed and implemented tactical digital communication plans in coordination with headquarters in Washington, D.C. Additionally, I played a key role in establishing and expanding the Mission's Twitter account, which became the largest following among all embassies in the European region and one of the world's largest within the U.S. State Department at the time.Key Achievements:● Boosted audience expansion by cultivating relationships with social media companies, ensuring access to cutting-edge technologies.● Directed U.S. press pools (television cameras and journalists) during 30 foreign and defense ministers' meetings (with U.S. Secretaries Clinton, Kerry, Gates, Panetta, Hagel, Carter), 3 Summits, and 2 Presidential visits (President Obama). Show less

United States Mission to NATO