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Seattle, Wa, Us

Image fosters contemporary art and writing that grapple with the mystery of being human by curating, cultivating, convening, and celebrating creative work that explores religious faith and spiritual questions. The Director of Community Cultivation brings significant organizational and programming capacity to Image and is responsible for identification and implementation of opportunities to cultivate and serve the Image community. The DCC is instrumental in execution of programs, deepens Image’s knowledge and pursuit of potential partners, and aids in the development of new initiatives.

SNP is a communications company for leaders and high-performing teams. For 30 years, we've worked with some of the world's most interesting companies through our content, coaching and creative offerings. As a faculty member with SNP, I work alongside leaders and emerging leaders with a focus on strategy, skills, and career development.

Remotely managed communications efforts for a variety of for-profit and non-profit clients across North America, including: Writing & Editing• researching and crafting white papers for Brooks Manufacturing, an industry-leading manufacturer of wood distribution crossarms and transmission framing components; • writing digital ad copy for BibleProject, an ed-tech nonprofit animation studio that produces short-form, fully animated videos, to be used across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube;• developing mission statement, core messaging, and web copy for The Joyful Rich, a non-profit pairing philanthropists with on-the-ground groups addressing poverty; and• writing print and digital copy for Woods Coffee, a coffee retailer with more than 20 locations in the Pacific Northwest.Public Relations• coordinating with editors and journalists to land multiple feature stories in utility industry publications for Brooks Manufacturing;• conducting a public perception audit for BibleProject and creating a presentation for leadership that included a review of what is working well, what can be improved, and new opportunities for expanded user engagement; and • crafting press releases for Woods Coffee achievements, store openings, and new product launches; building relationships with reporters across North America; and landing stories in numerous coffee industry publications.

The Center for Faithful Business (CFB) is a part of Seattle Pacific University's School of Business, Government, and Economics, and cultural engagement mandate. CFB seeks to awaken the prophetic imagination of business professionals who desire to increase their moral courage. Through its program offerings like the Faith & Co. film series, Pollard Research Fellowship, and Ethix magazine, it supports those wishing to animate their faith identity in the world. Visit cfb.spu.edu to learn more.

In my role as Marketing & Communications Manager, I was responsible for managing internal and external communications for a variety of stakeholders, including staff, faculty, alums, prospective students, and donors. The GTU is the most comprehensive center for the graduate study of religion in North America, bringing together scholars of the world’s great religions and wisdom traditions. Discover the more than twenty schools, centers, and affiliates that form this one-of-a-kind union. Learn more at gtu.edu.

As lead writer and editor for Swedish’s Communications Team, I developed and proofed content for Internal, External, and Executive communications needs. This work included:• working with a dispersed team of writers, editors, and digital media professionals to ensure clear, informative, and responsive communications; • crafting e-mail, newsletter, and video messaging for CEO Dr. Hudson on critical announcements, including COVID-19 safety, holiday announcements, and department awards;• creating cross-departmental connections with Structural Heart, Wellness, Marketing, and other departments to craft compelling messaging reflective of Swedish’s mission across units; • writing full-length feature stories for all caregiver newsletter, We Swedish, on inspiring department achievements and newsworthy projects, including creating the Swedish COVID-19 PPE Distribution Center;• creating new weekly internal newsletter, Core Leader Call to Action, aimed at delivering actionable items to Core Leaders each week; and• editing various department newsletters and messages, as needed, often under tight deadlines.

Berkeley, California, United States

Served as ambassador between this historic university church and its UC Berkeley neighbors, building trusted relationships with faculty, staff, and students, and growing undergraduate fellowship from 10 students to more than 50. This work included: • creating relevant and inspiring programming each semester, conveying plans to internal staff, volunteers, and student leaders in contagious and connective ways;• planning and hosting regular panel discussions of timely issues, e.g., the local housing crisis, refugees’ experience in the East Bay, and student food insecurity, producing informative conversations between different groups and meaningful participation opportunities;• managing a grant-funded program in which students explored questions of vocation in residential community, dramatically expanding the program in both student participation and community involvement over five years, and receiving $50,000 in extended funding; • managing one direct report with weekly check-in meetings, reviewing past week’s work and setting weekly goals; • inspiring and managing a 30-person team of volunteers with weekly communications for event support and ongoing ministry needs; • presenting weekly department updates to internal leadership with clarity and enthusiasm; • discovering and crafting engaging, human-centric stories on the tangible impact of our work for annual reports; and• leading weekly gatherings with inspirational and meaningful public speaking that created individual and communal change for good.

Moraga, California, United States

Instructor for international January Term course, “The Place of the University: Oxford,” for a class of 20 college students in Oxford, England. This experience included: • creating an inter-disciplinary curriculum spanning history, architecture, and philosophy, and lecturing across disciplines; • creating and leading tours of Oxford colleges, museums, and surrounding areas; and• grading student final papers for understanding of class themes and writing clarity.

Bellingham, Washington Area

Oversaw all marketing efforts for the online education platform of this industry-leading research software company. Responsibilities in this role included: • writing, reviewing, and approving copywriting for all course descriptions, advertisements, and other Mobile Education publicity, in adherence with company brand standards;• setting and hitting weekly publicity goals across relevant channels (e.g., blogs, paid-advertisements, social media, etc.) in accordance with new course releases; • creating and managing seasonal publicity campaigns; • managing one direct report with bi-weekly meetings;• presenting on Marketing Department’s efforts for weekly internal leadership meetings; and• collaborating with internal staff (two researchers, three programmers, one video editor, and marketing team) to deliver new courses on deadline.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Managed the former home of English author C. S. Lewis, ensuring a quality study space for scholars-in-residence and a welcoming experience for guests from around the world.

Durham, Nc

Planned relevant themes, coordinated interviews, and wrote personal stories for quarterly publication highlighting the life of the university chapel at Duke University, the largest university chapel congregation in North America.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Led engaging and informative tours of the former home of English author C. S. Lewis--including such facts as C. S. Lewis, President JFK, and author Aldous Huxley all died on the same day, November 22, 1963--for guests from around the world while studying full-time at the University of Oxford.

Bellingham, Washington, United States

Managed a portfolio of one dozen global, national, regional, and local clients across various industries. This work included:• building relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor for their comprehensive communications needs;• discovering, curating, and sharing clients’ brand stories with their audiences in compelling ways across newsletters, brochures, online advertising, TV ads, websites, Google ads, and more;• creating relationships with journalists; writing and pitching press releases; and garnering local, regional, and national media coverage for new client initiatives; • conducting market research for multiple clients: creating surveys, managing survey process, and sharing key research findings in informative and actionable ways for leadership teams; and• collaborating with three internal designers and three programmers, as well as third-party contractors, to ensure timely delivery on client projects.

Birch Bay, Washington

For three summers, I shared life with differently abled campers of all ages, encouraging healthy independence, fun, and life-long friendships. This work included: • accompanying up to six campers for their weekly activities, meals, and more as Camp Counselor for two summers, ensuring their safety and well-being from the time they woke to when they went to bed each night; • creating and leading entertaining and ability appropriate activities for all campers as Program Director, including trips to the beach, games, and dances; and • learning the value of serving others, my desire for life-giving community, and my passion for working with differently abled persons.

Master'S Degree, Theology/Theological Studies

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Honours Ma (Harris Manchester College), Theology

Activities and Societies: Oxford University C.S. Lewis Society (President), Oxford Open Forum (Co-Founder, inter-religious dialogue group)

Ba, Psychology, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honors Society, INN University MinistriesGraduated Cum Laude

Ba, Psychology