Accomplished public relations and communication professional with a wide range of experience that includes: Press Releases, Journalism, Media Relations/marketing strategy and implementation for organizations in the health care, education, government, and nonprofit industries. Expertise in issues management; crisis management; media and community relations; thought leadership management strategies including social media campaigns, online content management, speech writing, research, and digital marketing strategies. I have worked as a marketing and public relations director in the healthcare industry for 14 years and as director of development in both the healthcare and education fields for over 16 years. I am a published author, accomplished speaker/presenter, and have served as a local elected official for 8 years.