Creating a company where internal communications is our shared passion. Bringing the best communicators together to deliver the best to our clients. We are "bred corporate, gone agency" and we bring a new way of engaging teams to projects and teams that need help with change. We lead with a focus on self-care, balance and trust for the people we hire and the colleagues we are fortunate to call clients.

Led team member engagement for sustainability and social responsibility topics. For example, launched a desk side composting and recycling program impacting over 30,000 team members. Aligned Corporate Social Responsibility messages and stories internally and externally. Orchestrated conference and survey strategy.

Managed PR, media responses, and reputation risk mitigation around critical corporate issues including, government affairs, brand marketing, responsible sourcing, legal, privacy, and crisis. Spearheaded new and innovative PR plans to deflect negative attention and gain positive media coverage to enhance Target’s reputation, build guest loyalty, and support global growth. Managed agency and two team members. Led development of key messages and strategic proactive planning for government affairs and corporate brand initiatives. Pioneered the first internal process to monitor and respond quickly to reputation threats.Mitigated brand risk during a crisis by aligning internal partners, connecting with governmental organizations, non-profits and NGO’s to create and execute comprehensive response.Developed and managed crisis communications plans, lead cross-functional response team, develop and implement exercises to prepare the team to react quickly, nimbly, and seamlessly. Led a cross-functional team to respond quickly to crises, including social media, marketing, public relations, and communications team members throughout the U.S., Canada and India. Company spokesperson with experience working with a wide range of national and local media.

Directed all PR, media relations, community relations in primary and secondary markets across US and Canada; partnered with CEO and EVP to develop communications strategy. Supervised and mentored Executive Assistant and 2 Managers. Led sports marketing and design center negotiations, strategy, and growth. Drove strategic planning for charitable and community involvement. Drove cultivation of new business development relationships into profitable agreements. Generated $1M in impressions by leveraging brand advocates Cheryl Tiegs and Mariel Hemingway in core markets and securing spots in TV, radio, and print. Elevated brand visibility and boosted profits through diligent corporate partnership management and negotiations with Kohler, Sub Zero, Wolf, and Benjamin Moore.

Directed heath care, privacy, immigration, workforce, and education policy development. Liaised with chamber members, board of directors, and coalitions; conducted research to develop policy positions. Led discussions between business leaders and state and federal delegates. Lobbied federal delegation on health care and immigration reform.Spearheaded state lobbying efforts to protect business community during historical budget deficit. Established broad-based, bi-partisan coalition to lead major policy reform during 2009 legislative session. Increased healthcare access, affordability, and quality.

Promoted to pilot 2-year research and coalition building initiative to reform K-12 education. Directed PR and immigration reform campaign impacting 250+ Minnesota business leaders. Developed policy positions on education, workforce, privacy, immigration, and small business issues impacting chamber members. Researched, wrote, and lobbied policies, letters, and publications for legislators, public officials, media, local chambers, and MN Chamber executives. Served as advocate for business community on multiple taskforces, coalitions, and delegations.

Public policy intern. Tracked education bills, attended committee hearings at the capitol, research, and provided support for the lobbying team.