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Los Angeles, CA, US

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Lead communications and marketing department for nonprofit that finances, builds, and operates affordable housing across California.Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies and campaigns, working closely with senior leadership to drive positive results in brand awareness, advocacy, education, and community engagement.Serve as lead.

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Competitively selected to be a part of the 2023 Housing & Houselessness Leadership Network (HHLN) program, a leadership development program for professionals working within and across the issues of housing and homelessness in Los Angeles County. The HHLN program provides professionals with enhanced leadership and management skills, creates spaces to.

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Oversaw strategic communications, marketing, and branding for nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services for 100,000+ people living in poverty annually. Led and executed campaigns and projects in close collaboration with internal teams across 12 regional offices, as well as partners and other stakeholders.Expanded media outreach through.

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

Led digital efforts for communications and marketing team at the nation's second-largest Girl Scouts council, with 70,000+ members (girls and volunteers) and eight regional offices, selected as "best large nonprofit" by LA Business Journal in 2016. Developed and implemented external and internal campaigns, leading to organizational successes such as most.

Provided communications and marketing support for clients in various fields (e.g., legal, nonprofit, education). Created and coordinated digital content, including social media posts, videos, and eblasts. Wrote and distributed press releases and media alerts that generated news coverage. Advised organizations on communications and marketing strategy.

Greater New York City Area

Applied communications experience in fundraising/grantwriting role. Prepared and submitted grant applications that secured more than $4.1M in public and private funding. Wrote and proofread proposals, reports, and other stakeholder communications. Oversaw all phases of proposal development.

Greater New York City Area

Served as client liaison on behalf of five-person capstone team consisting of NYU Wagner MPA candidates. Conducted surveys, focus groups, and interviews with key stakeholders across nation. Created tools, user guides, and implementation plan for client to measure impact.

Greater New York City Area

Shared findings on website about impacts of grantmaking by writing and publishing grant outcome reports. Reviewed and made recommendations on more than 40 proposals for programs targeting vulnerable populations.

Greater New York City Area

Produced content for NYU Langone website intended for external and internal audiences. Provided strategic recommendations for building corporate partnerships, including vision statement, tiered benefits system, and targeted prospect list. Strengthened internal processes through creation and distribution of staff satisfaction survey.

Greater New York City Area

Acted as liaison between executive board of student-run academic journal and NYU community. Maintained and expanded social media presence, and established relationships with similar institutions around nation.

Greater San Diego Area

Led morning/mid-day team in creating #1-rated, hour-long television newscast in top-30 market. Managed live breaking news coverage with multiple reporters, national satellite feeds, and helicopter. Wrote and edited scripts for anchors, and designed graphics in conjunction with creative team. Vetted press releases and media alerts for stories worthy of news.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Wrote and produced evening newscasts with coverage of large tri-county region. Participated in daily editorial meetings and pitched story ideas for reporter coverage.

Master Of Public Administration, Public & Nonprofit Management

Activities and Societies: Wagner Review - Executive Board; Wagner Experience Fellowship

Bachelor Of Arts, Broadcast Journalism & International Relations

Activities and Societies: Producer & Director at Annenberg TV News; Intern at Good Morning America, Sky News, KCBS/KCAL, KTTV, KGTV.

Journalism (Semester Abroad)

Activities and Societies: Produced short documentary on female African refugees seeking asylum.