Theresa L. Miller, Phd Email & Phone Number

As a strategic communications leader and research director with 14 years of nonprofit experience, I have a record of deftly leading global teams, programs, and equity-focused research partnerships. As a big picture thinker, I collaborate with executives to chart a forward-looking strategic direction, set long-term and equitable goals, and source new opportunities. Cultivating an inclusive, equity- and growth-oriented culture, I empower staff and champion professional development and innovation. I hold fluent language skills in Spanish and Portuguese, a master’s degree in social anthropology, and a PhD in anthropology. Key Accomplishments at the FrameWorks Institute:• Heads strategic science communications research projects of up to $3M each, including 8 active projects totaling $5.8M. Leads a research team of 11 staff members (directly supervising 4 staff researchers and 3 consultants), fostering a collaborative, inclusive research culture.• Consult partners, including advisory boards and senior executives at nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Presents research, facilitates feedback sessions, and provides strategic recommendations on communications plans. • Drives pitch preparation, creating decks and leading presentations for high-level partners. • Guides partners on strategic messaging to advance equity and social justice.• Champions equity and inclusion with a racial equity focus in hiring, onboarding, and professional development of staff. Cultivates a growth mindset and encourages innovation through dedicated staff workshops and trainings.• Influences high-level strategy, policies, and decision-making as member of the management team. • Oversees qualitative and quantitative science education and communications research on health equity and other issue areas, distilling complex scientific information into materials that make science more accessible and inclusive. • Contributes to evaluation and impact reports for partners to help assess the effectiveness of their programs.• Develops and manages budgets, including tracking and maintaining budget accountability.

Listed skills include Anthropology, Ethnobotany, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, and 11 others.