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Merrillville, In, Us

Leads all aspects of strategic communications and message development for the utility company’s ESG, sustainability, and state and federal government affairs projects and initiatives. Works directly with C-suite leaders to provide executive communications support for external opportunities. Supports brand and reputation management.Separately, leads day-to-day operations for the Foundation, which supports deserving organizations and diverse causes across the company’s multi-state service area. Responsible for Foundation Board oversight, state and national planning, multi-million dollar budget, signature events, and gift-giving.

Merrillville, In, Us

Leads communications and thought leadership for NiSource’s sustainability and economic development business initiatives linked to Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) issues. Counsels company leaders and develops external messages and storytelling related to reduced emissions, innovative energy solutions, regulatory and policy matters, supplier diversity, DE&I engagement, government affairs support, and more.Separately, oversees day-to-day operations for the NiSource Charitable Foundation, which supports deserving organizations and diverse causes across the company’s multi-state service area. Responsible for Foundation Board oversight, state and national planning, budgeting, signature events, and gift-giving.Other duties include, developing a national public affairs strategy, external relationship building, delivering social issue commentary, and serving as a liaison for NiSource at industry trade association, and other professional and community, events.NiSource is a fully regulated utility company, serving more than 3.2 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric clients across six states under the Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. The company’s mission is to deliver safe and reliable energy that drives value for its customers.

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Leads all aspects of internal and external communications across the business enterprise, including its 250+ supported dental practices across 15 states. Serves as company spokesperson for media inquiries. Develops messaging that enhances brand reputation. Pivotal for achieving key business priorities through effective distribution of information utilizing thorough communications planning. - Created and deployed a multi-level strategy for effective internal communications- Direct liaison to CEO and other C-suite leadership for communications strategy- Established a crisis communications plan to protect brand reputation- Lead writer for all high-level department communications- Cultivated local, regional, and national media sources for successful story placement- Industry advocate invited to represent dentistry at national government affairs event- Grew company social media presence by more than 200%

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Responsible for government affairs, media relations, and external communication strategies that align with business development goals and support brand reputation for a company with 250 affiliated dental practices across 15 states and 22 regions. Also serve as a government affairs liaison establishing stakeholder relationships and advocating for key legislative and regulatory measures and initiatives that impact healthcare and the dental industry.Duties include: Develop and execute a proactive external communications plan that includes public relations, media relations, and social media strategies that align with the company’s business development goals. Establish and maintain relationships with local, regional, and national journalists and industry influencers, pitch story ideas and garner positive news coverage. Work with C-suite executives as a trusted communications advisor able to establish and deploy external messages through media, public relations, and marketing opportunities. Lead crisis communications efforts to protect brand reputation and preserve marketing initiatives. Lead all government relations planning, including meeting with elected leaders and monitoring and advocating for legislative and regulatory proposals and ideas. Establish and maintain industry, business, and community relationships that support the company’s mission and vision and lead to growth opportunities. Work across departments to assist leaders with internal communications – including mass emails, company newsletters, and direct messages – that convey important information to employees.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Strategic Messaging, Media Relations, Program Development, Advocacy and Public Affairs;External Presenter, Public Health and Payment Reform Liaison, Communicate with C-Suite Executives and Elected Leaders;Association Management: -- Ohio Ophthalmological Society, Director -- Ohio Gastroenterology Society, Director -- Ohio Society of Addiction Medicine, Director

Columbus, Ohio, Us

As a member of the OSMA’s advocacy team, direct all healthcare and medical practice economic policy issues while establishing relationships as a key liaison with insurance payers, elected leaders and policy makers. Develop strategic messages and responses to emerging policy issues and trends in medicine. Manage media relations, public affairs and oversee public health education and awareness campaigns. Also, tactically lead all OSMA partnerships with professional specialty society associations and external healthcare organizations and related new initiatives.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

- Develop and implement communication strategies for leading statewide physician organization with 20,000 members.- Primary liaison between the association and its members, hospitals, media and government and non-government agencies and boards focused on health care and the practice of medicine.- Create and deliver strategic messages for the association and its members to build media relations, cultivate new member relationships and strengthen community partnerships.

Delaware, Oh, Us

Contracted to teach two courses:-- Introduction to Journalism-- New Media

Brooklyn, Ohio, Us

-- Promoted to Bureau Chief in November 2008-- Journalist and office manager for Ohio’s largest newspaper-- Direct media coverage of the Ohio General Assembly and state government affairs

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

-- General assignment reporter-- Nominated for Pulitzer Prize

Akron, Ohio, Us

-- Education writer-- Nominated for Pulitzer Prize

Rochester, New York, Us

Master'S Degree, Organizational Communication

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism