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A strategic communications leader, crisis management expert and multilingual spokesperson with more than 15 years of experience in leading marketing and communications for nonprofits, corporations and sports organizations. A creative and compelling storyteller with a proven track record in boosting brand awareness, spearheading complex campaigns and achieving results across earned, owned and shared media channels. A resourceful team leader skilled in navigating high-stakes situations and managing key stakeholder relationships. An experienced spokesperson and former journalist, who has successfully coached senior executives, professional athletes, politicians and other public figures through media interviews and speaking engagements, providing strong key messaging in line with the individual’s brand and the organization’s goals. An energetic, equity-minded leader with the ability to mentor and manage team members efficiently and effectively.Internationally recognized for work in strategic communications and crisis management, including People of the Year (2024), Top Women in PR (2020) and 30 under 30 Rising Stars (2016) by PRNEWS; Recipient of the MarCom Platinum Award, Public Relations Society of America Chicago Skyline Award of Excellence, and Publicity Club of Chicago Golden Trumpet Award.

Listed skills include Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Media Relations, and 21 others.