Lead and manage a team of seven public health communications specialists in creating and editing content for federal, state, and global government print and digital media.• Collaborate with state policy information officers to develop and implement strategic communication plans and policy-based content solutions that support departmental goals and initiatives.• Oversee the planning, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling across 37 state and federal programs, ensuring compliance with government regulations and client requirements, and delivering projects on time and within scope.• Draft, revise, and negotiate content for print and digital communications, ensuring adherence to legal and policy regulations, as well as state and federal standards.• Provide accurate and timely communication of risks, issues, and mitigation plans to executive leadership.• Advise senior executive leadership on the implementation of high-profile digital offerings with strategic messaging designed to engage diverse audience segments and drive action on important government initiatives and programs.• Forge and manage external client and internal stakeholder relationships to build trust and maintain longstanding partnerships.• Research, analyze, and synthesize technical and policy information to create comprehensible and audience-appropriate communication products.• Produce high-quality, executive-ready messaging in the form of presentations, briefs, and memos for senior executives, including policy briefs and strategic recommendations.

Experienced educator specializing in global health affairs, integrating research and case studies into interactive courses on global health policy and comparative health. Provide academic guidance and mentorship, facilitate real-world experiences, and promote cross-cultural understanding.

Senior policy advisor responsible for strategic planning and operational management of department-wide high-priority special projects across the health and human services divisions.• Lead policy advisor, managing high-priority healthcare policy projects and facilitating cross-functional collaborations.• Analyze and assess federal and state healthcare regulations and their impact on departmental operations and strategic initiatives.• Develop comprehensive strategic planning and operational management for department-wide health policy initiatives.• Provide expert insights and recommendations on healthcare reform, market access, and reimbursement policies.• Engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, and industry associations, to advocate for the department's health policy priorities.

Led and oversaw the day-today-operations of five divisions, providing supervision and mentoring to grow the capacity of 500 staff to deliver projects across child welfare, early childhood, public assistance, child support, disability employment, and public health.• Senior policy advisor responsible for strategic planning and operational management of department-wide high-priority special projects across the health and human services divisions.• Managed pandemic relief response and grant funding assigned to DPHHS, consult with multiple programs to develop policy recommendations and administer $240 million in grant funding to organizations and citizens.• Establish and manage communication goals and strategies across the branch, with a focus on high-profile issues, critical incidents, change management, and client/stakeholder experience.• Spearheaded the launch of a new division, leading vision, change management, and formation of new teams.• Collaborate across department leadership to establish priorities for legislative sessions and committees, oversee development policy proposals, and monitor implementation of legislation. • Spearheaded research, policy analysis, strategic planning, and policy development for multiple, simultaneous projects related to special initiatives across the health and human services divisions.• Developed and delivered written reports, presentations, project plans, and media responses.

Served on several domestic and international assignments in fast-paced environments around the world. Leveraged key contacts, conducted interviews, monitored media, and wrote timely reports analyzing the political, socio-economic, and security developments in multiple regions of the world.• Monitored and analyzed political, military, economic, and humanitarian developments, advising on their impact on U.S. interests.• Managed public affairs programming and created comprehensive communications strategies.• Supervised multi-cultural staff and fostered team cohesion across diverse groups.

Spearheaded strategic plans, oversaw policy analysis and program development, assisted with annual meeting and international conventions for all global health program operational matters, including program budgets.• Managed global health programs, conducted policy analysis, and coordinated international capacity-building activities.• Developed strategic communication plans and conducted outreach to promote global health initiatives.