Communications strategist and advisor to public and private life science and biopharma companies. Select roster: Aviceda Therapeutics, Jade Biosciences, MBrace Therapeutics, SHY Therapeutics, TCG Labs Soleil, Publicly-Traded Oncology Biopharma, Boundless Bio, ProfoundBio (acquired by Genmab), Brass Tacks Insights, Bristol Myers Squibb.

Established the communications and investor relations function. Spearheaded and executed Kinnate's strategic planning, direction, and management of investor relations and external affairs around key corporate developments. Member of the Kinnate Leadership Team.

Led the establishment and strategy of the inaugural communications team, as Mirati transitioned from a US R&D entity to a global commercial-stage oncology biotech. Orchestrated impactful internal and external storytelling on R&D and corporate milestones, including building and/or re-launching key corporate channels. Built and mentored a top-tier team, fostering high-quality output. Championed the successful introduction of a CSR framework, boosting ESG rating. Integral member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Spearheaded corporate reputation and media relations strategies, focusing on critical elements such as thought leadership, quarterly financial communications, corporate governance, social responsibility, business development/M&A (including large-scale integration communications), and issues/crisis management.Led the COVID-19 global crisis communications efforts, overseeing response and recovery strategies, in addition to handling other crises as part of the BMS Corporate Events Response Team.Effectively managed a team of four professionals, overseeing their development and performance, while also coordinating two large agency teams to ensure cohesive communication initiatives.Member of the Corporate Reputation Leadership Team.Served in this role as Director, Corporate Communications from January 2019 through October 2020.

Led global oncology communications for marketed products and emerging assets across multiple indications and tumor types. Member of matrix oncology development team.

Strategic partner managing media relations and communications programs spanning corporate and product/brand, including health issues/crisis management. Contributed to key new business planning and execution for programs upwards of $1M. Served as team lead and people manager. Vice President | 3/15 – 4/15Senior Account Supervisor | 9/12 – 3/15 Account Supervisor | 6/11 – 9/12Senior Account Executive | 7/10 – 6/11

Led communications programming and external affairs for marketed products across key brand and lifecycle milestones. Select client roster: Veramyst and Solzira (GSK), Aciphex (Eisai), Toviaz (Pfizer), Victoza (Novo Nordisk), and KOTEX (Kimberly-Clark). Served as a primary client contact, providing creative and strategic input to client plans, including financial management; Played a key role in new business efforts, contributing to successful pitches for the health practice; Provided guidance and mentorship to junior team members in the agency, fostering teamwork and professional growth within the organization. Senior Account Executive | 2/10 – 6/10 Account Executive | 2/09 – 2/10Junior Account Executive | 2/08 – 2/09 Assistant Account Executive | 1/07 – 2/08

Identified strategic organizational partnerships to enhance educational programs; Coordinated the annual Francis Black Humanitarian Awards Dinner, managing a silent auction; Provided support to the team by creating promotional materials and editing press releases.+++Friends' Health Connection is a 501c3 that helps people achieve a life well-lived through health and wellness education and connecting individuals for friendship and mutual support. The organization schedules leading medical authorities, celebrities and mind-body wellness experts.

Managed media relations for press conference with 14th Dalai Lama visit to RU, Financial Aid Hotline Project, Rutgers Rebuilding the Gulf and 2006 honorary commencement speaker. Crafted media alerts and conducted outreach on behalf of Rutgers University. Media placements include NJN, NJ 101.5, The Star Ledger, Home News Tribune, The Record, The Daily Record, Times Record, and Telemundo.

Produced and edited packages to use on the Inside Rutgers segment. Assisted with in-house pre/post production content; developed weekly package and interview story angles to distribute at staff meetings.