Executive and program communications for the Weapon Physics and Design Program and the Design Physics Division. For over 70 years, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place.

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First communications leader for ethernet silicon engineering R&D executive. Built out internal communications programs from scratch and lay the groundwork for external communications. R&D product: an advanced programmable networking device known as an infrastructure processing unit (IPU) for use in hyperscale data centers.

Oversaw executive communications for McAfee's C-suite consumer products business leader. McAfee is a leader in personal online security for consumers.

Oversaw executive communications for the C-suite leader of the Diagnostics and Genomics Group, one of Agilent's three business segments. Leadership team member for global communications organization. Agilent, a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, employs over 15,000 people worldwide.

Oversaw corporate social media accounts and public web site, as well as overall communications to employees worldwide, for the world's leading provider of genomic-based diagnostic tests that help optimize cancer care. Exact Sciences acquired Genomic Health in 2019.

Lead, Executive CommunicationsCommunications business partner and leadership team member for senior IT executives, ranging from cyber security and technology risk to data center and networks operations. As lead for the IT public speaking curriculum, trained over 200 speakers in areas such as stagecraft, presenting to executives, and dealing with difficult questions. IT Information Officer for crisis and business continuity. Communications scope further included media/PR, event management, video production, vendor/contractor management, communications resource scoping, focus group research, internal news, issues management, and organizational change. About 8,000 Kaiser Permanente IT employees supported 250,000+ employees and physicians serving 11M+ members in 8 states plus the District of Columbia.Manager, Public AffairsOversaw internal and external (government and business) stakeholder relations, communications, and community outreach for two medical service areas that included two hospitals, three major medical centers, and nearly 4,000 care providers and employees, as well as surrounding political districts with over 725,000 constituents. Responsibilities included serving as a company spokesperson and Public Information Officer; government relations; executive communications strategy, planning, and presentations; communications campaign planning and execution; overseeing community relations events and creating sales/marketing opportunities; designing and teaching communications and branding classes; creating extensive public-facing marketing collateral; creating and managing social media accounts; overseeing internal and external websites; and issues management, crisis communications, and business continuity. Managed community relations, communications, and web design staff, as well as contractors and vendors for communications projects. Member of grant-making council.

Represented county supervisor in district serving over 725,000 constituents. Oversaw public relations for the office, including serving as a media liaison and writing press releases and op-eds. Served as the Supervisor's spokesperson within the community. Developed and maintained close relationships with community stakeholders, including business and government leaders and local press. Managed external events, and created and managed projects to benefit the community such as initiatives to build trust between the county and the local immigrant population. Analyzed legislative proposals for Legislative, Finance and Operations, Environmental Quality, and Health-Housing-Human Services committees. Managed district budget.

Supported program development for low-income community health clinic by writing grants and advising internal policy committees. Wrote letters of support for partner organizations and pending legislation and initiatives. Wrote press releases and talking points for senior leaders. Created and managed press contacts and organized major public events. Produced external newsletter.

Led community outreach in the Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) community; delivered over 40 endorsements from top AAPI leaders. Organized press conferences and created talking points, op-eds, and promotional materials. Oversaw candidate’s campaign schedule. Supported primary fundraising.

Represented state senators in Sacramento and local offices overseeing districts of approximately 465,000 constituents. Managed public relations for the offices. Created and managed community health forums and Town Halls on issues such as public education and gang violence. Created talking points and presentations for the senators. Wrote press releases and op-eds, and coordinated press conferences. Produced external marketing collateral and created district newsletter. Developed and maintained close relationships with community stakeholders and served as the senators' spokesperson at community events. Prepared legislative amendments, analysis, and proposals. Staffed Senate Education and Revenue & Taxation committees and served as district liaison for issues including consumer protection, education, health, and public safety. Managed internship program.