Transforming how we support families with young children in the Greater Richmond region and beyond. Have grown what started as an idea in my garage to a nonprofit that serves over 3,000 children a year through 70 community partnerships in just four years. Little Hands Virginia makes sure economically disadvantaged children in Virginia have the essentials they need from birth to improve outcomes for life. While diapers might seem basic — they are essential. And so is a safe place to sleep, ride in the car, eat, and get around town. Through a clear vision and building out strong partnerships - both strategic and operational - Little Hands has grown from serving 25 children a month in 2019 to over 1,250 a month in 2023.

Communications and public affairs firm with clients ranging from candidates running for office at the local, state and federal level; a coalition of leading tech companies; statewide and local issue advocacy campaigns; and, national and local nonprofits. Provide diverse services to meet each client’s unique needs, from traditional communications and public relations, to comprehensive public affairs work, coalition building, and media consulting. Work included: strategic communications and public affairs planning; generating story placement in national and local media outlets; crafting messaging and tactics for grassroots and grasstops coalitions; serving as a spokesperson; and, leading social media strategy.

When Hunton decided to build out its long-standing government relations practice to be the full-service public affairs arm of the global law firm, was the managing director’s first hire to lead the new strategic communications and advocacy work of the group. Provided advice and counsel as it relates to internal and external communications, strategic development, media relations, and public affairs to Fortune 100 companies, tech startups, renewable energy developers, issue-advocacy initiatives, financial services, healthcare, and other companies and nonprofits. Executed comprehensive advocacy and communications campaigns for clients of the public affairs group and law firm. Advised on crisis communications and strategic communications campaigns for law firm clients in need of precise, tactical, or political-style communications support.

Led media and public relations strategy for seven of Teach For America’s regions including three in high-profile communities and large media markets – Dallas, Houston, and Washington D.C. Developed communications strategies and messages aligned with each region’s unique strategic priorities and assets. Over six months, guided four regions through situational analysis to better understand their key advocates and champions, local strengths and weaknesses, and opportunities to raise their profile and improve communications.