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Berkeley, Ca, Us

Berkeley, Ca, Us

Drive climate tech startup growth through design and delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs.Modern HydrogenManaging government affairs for clean hydrogen startup developing decarbonization solutions for industrial, transportation and construction materials markets.Arx Pax Labs/SAFE Foundation SystemsDrove external affairs and strategy for pre-seed construction technology startup including participation in Cleantech Open 2023 Accelerator.

Hayward, California, Us

Worked with governments, communities, policymakers, housing stakeholders and media, as well as managed globally distributed project teams to create and communicate new housing and building decarbonization solutions. Led project entitlement for a multifamily residential real estate portfolio valued at $100M+. Drove market introduction to local governments and partners for factory-built housing, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and below market rate (BMR) solutions.

Integrated communications consultant focused on cleantech, sustainability/CSR, social innovation and non-profit sectors. Clients included Dannar, Energy Foundation, Impact Deposits Corp. and LOHAS Advisors.

Managed programs and teams supporting Dell on corporate social responsibility (CSR), executive communications, industry analyst relations and influencer relations. Built integrated campaigns and told stories to convey the strategic direction of the company, provide differentiation, display leadership and build relationships.Developed and managed Dell Social Good Advocate program including an ocean plastics packaging campaign, Legacy of Good Short Film Contest and NYC Tech Takeback Day, which drove significant and ongoing coverage and awareness. Managed joint activities with NGOs including American Red Cross, Ellen Macarthur Foundation, Girls Scouts of the USA and UN Foundation.Senior contributor on production of large corporate events including Dell Annual Analyst Conference and Dell World, as well as influencer events at SXSW and CES. Managed product communications for Dell Cloud Client-Computing, Dell Data Security, Dell Services and Dell mobility campaign.Previously managed programs in support of Dell's corporate social, digital and emerging content team, including the first-ever native ad for The New York Times and freelance news bureau for Dell's brand content site, Tech Page One.Supported Marriott International CSR programs in 2015.

Provided strategic communications services as an independent consultant. Served as communications director for GridNavigator, an early-stage startup with the first intraday energy forecasting service for commercial building energy management, recognized by GigaOm as a top energy data startup to watch in 2013. Developed marketing communications plan for Nevada Naturals, a hydroponic farming consulting and construction firm.

Served as US lead of Cleantech and CSR practice including business development, client service and team and financial management. Average of $1.5 million in billings across multiple concurrent teams of 3-6. Clients included: 3Degrees, AMD, Digeo, Enphase Energy, Green Rubber Global, HP, Pythagoras Solar, Lime Energy, Logica, Recurrent Energy, Sun Microsystems, Validus DC Systems and Verdiem.Led HP corporate responsibility team including communications plans in support of annual CSR report, HP Labs Sustainable Ecosystems Research Group, Unlocking Your Energy Tour and key event participation including Clinton Global Initiative, Climate Week NYC and COP16. Drove conflict minerals campaign for HP with government affairs team and led crisis communications activities related to environment, health and safety. Served as interim internal staff on public affairs team.Supported Recurrent Energy from company repositioning to large-scale solar power plant developer through to acquisition by Sharp Corp. Services include all public relations and public affairs (e.g., messaging, content, media/analyst/influencer relations, speaker bureau, events, awards, community/government relations).Launched Enphase Energy, establishing company as microinverter category leader from seed-stage to pre-IPO. Managed all external communications.Supported corporate relations for Sun Microsystems including Eco Responsibility, Eco Innovation and Open Work programs.Across clients, ran multiple messaging and media training workshops, managed media/analyst/influencer relations, created and managed social media programs, and developed content and collateral for internal and external distribution for a variety of venture-backed start-ups in the cleantech sector. Partnered with legal, government affairs and business leads on crisis communications and public affairs programming for global brands focused on corporate responsibility and reputation.

Mcclean, Virginia, Us

Facilitated national retailer, appliance manufacturer, utility and energy efficiency stakeholder participation in ENERGY STAR, a government sponsored public/private partnership promoting energy-efficient products and services. Managed teams of 3-5 and $500,000 in client budgets. Created and managed the first national appliance promotion campaign, the first national unified coupon for clothes washers, and the compact refrigerator standard-setting process on behalf of U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Managed teams providing marketing communications and training support services to multiple ENERGY STAR partners (e.g., Sears, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Maytag, Whirlpool). Represented ENERGY STAR at tradeshows and industry events. Contributed to management of the ENERGY STAR Awards and national partner meetings.

Ba, Diplomacy And World Affairs

Community Leadership Program, Public Affairs

Marketing And Creative Writing