A career in strategic communications ranging from Capitol Hill to energy sector, cybersecurity and public safety stakeholder engagement at federal departments has taught me that strategically connecting with your audience matters. At the heart of that is building trusted relationships - with voters, stakeholders and key decision makers. My experience includes: • Advising senior leaders on strategic planning and program management • Writing compelling press releases, op-eds, membership communications, and speeches under tight deadlines• Leading strategic communications teams on the planning/executing of innovative outreach campaigns• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with members of the media • A policy background in emergency communications, energy, defense, homeland security, federal appropriations, and state government• Specialties: Writing, Stakeholder Engagement Planning, Media Relations Management