Strategic communications and planning consultant to organizations that seek innovative solutions to their business objectives. National, state-level and international clients include Sesame Workshop, American Express, Casio America, Girl Scouts of the USA, TIME Magazine for Kids, the NBC Network/Winter Olympics, R Studio T, the Bob Moog Foundation, the International Society for Music Education, The Percussion Marketing Council, DoReMir Music Research AB, the PBS TV special “The Music Instinct”,… Show more Strategic communications and planning consultant to organizations that seek innovative solutions to their business objectives. National, state-level and international clients include Sesame Workshop, American Express, Casio America, Girl Scouts of the USA, TIME Magazine for Kids, the NBC Network/Winter Olympics, R Studio T, the Bob Moog Foundation, the International Society for Music Education, The Percussion Marketing Council, DoReMir Music Research AB, the PBS TV special “The Music Instinct”, the American Society of Chemical Engineers, Ravi Unites Schools, Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey, J3 Music Studios, Salone Rising, and Transcendent Endeavors. Show less

Executing innovative market development initiatives to engage higher education and K-12 school leadership, educators, students and parents and elevate their awareness and use of Casio professional quality digital pianos. Expanding access nationwide via selected partners known for best practices in music education and youth development. Recent initiatives in New York City, Nashville and Atlanta and in alternative, high-visibility education settings.

Responsible for grants to innovative music learning programs worldwide. Designed education meetings and events for teachers attending large business trade show. Re-branded student education offerings resulting in attendance growth of 68% in two year’s time. Developed membership, events, and communications strategies and activities of the SupportMusic Coalition, the national music education advocacy effort. Participation has grown from twelve to 5, 000+ organizations and individuals united in… Show more Responsible for grants to innovative music learning programs worldwide. Designed education meetings and events for teachers attending large business trade show. Re-branded student education offerings resulting in attendance growth of 68% in two year’s time. Developed membership, events, and communications strategies and activities of the SupportMusic Coalition, the national music education advocacy effort. Participation has grown from twelve to 5, 000+ organizations and individuals united in support of a complete education that includes music and arts for all children. Show less

Directed $6 million annual budget supporting bilingual educational enrichment programs and community grants focused on social justice for girls living in public housing, girls in rural communities, girls in detention centers and girls with mothers in prison. Designed and delivered national training events for community leaders. Funders and partners Unilever/Pond’s, the Departments of Justice, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development.

Directed award-winning educational projects for targeted markets utilizing creative and educational assets to build brand equity. Identified and secured partners for funding, endorsement and distribution. Supervised inter-divisional teams, approving and producing media and events in English and other languages on time and within budget. Negotiated contracts with partners, vendors and consultants. Delivered numerous keynote and other speaking engagements on using quality educational media to… Show more Directed award-winning educational projects for targeted markets utilizing creative and educational assets to build brand equity. Identified and secured partners for funding, endorsement and distribution. Supervised inter-divisional teams, approving and producing media and events in English and other languages on time and within budget. Negotiated contracts with partners, vendors and consultants. Delivered numerous keynote and other speaking engagements on using quality educational media to develop human potential. Programs currently in the top 20 most downloaded free iTunes videos. 1990-internship. 1991-95, Editorial Manager. 1995-1998, Editorial Director, Community Education Services Show less