Lead all strategic communications including executive visibility for President Paula A. Johnson; media and editorial; internal communications, digital and social strategy, and issues management. Laser-focused on elevating Wellesley's reputation as an educational leader dedicated to empowering women to become change makers.

Chief communications strategist who built and managed a $6 million healthcare practice with clients that include national and regional insurers, hospitals, biopharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, and digital health start-ups. Led and oversaw multiple regional and national client teams.•. Led strategic communications programs for leading hospitals, research institutes, and insurers including Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, the Broad Institute, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts •. Developed and implemented C-suite executive engagement programs for leading hospitals and insurers•. Led integrated marketing campaigns for the Massachusetts Health Connector to raise awareness and successfully enroll hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents in health insurance. Consultant for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) around the marketing, communications and grassroots activation for the launch of healthcare.gov •. Developed and implemented thought leadership programs for CEOs and other C-suite leaders at leading academic medical centers and biopharmaceutical companies• Designed proactive media relations programs aimed at elevating and protecting brand and reputation; led crisis response on issues ranging from pricing, patient lawsuits, patent litigation, labor issues, supply chain and activist investors.

Senior Producer and Managing Editor for two award-winning NPR news programs. Oversaw 2 hours of editorial content each day -- bringing the perspectives of top tier journalists and news and culture makers from around the world to NPR listeners.

Managed all strategic communications and marketing for the federal agency that engages more than 5 million Americans through AmeriCorps, SeniorCorps and service-learning initiatives. Led a national marketing and communications campaign to drive member recruitment, win bipartisan political support and secure increased funding for the Corporation at the federal and state level. Worked closely with CNCS CEO and Board, senior White House and Congressional staff; managed a team that included marketing, digital, and editorial.