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Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

I advise on advocacy strategy related to a range of sectoral and broader policy issues. My work focuses on policy communications - telling the story of American companies in Europe and ensuring AmCham EU's voice cuts through the noise. A member of the senior management team, I also contribute to the strategic development of AmCham EU.Areas of responsibility:> Advocacy strategy: develop advocacy campaigns and communications plans, in Brussels but also across multiple national… Show more I advise on advocacy strategy related to a range of sectoral and broader policy issues. My work focuses on policy communications - telling the story of American companies in Europe and ensuring AmCham EU's voice cuts through the noise. A member of the senior management team, I also contribute to the strategic development of AmCham EU.Areas of responsibility:> Advocacy strategy: develop advocacy campaigns and communications plans, in Brussels but also across multiple national markets.> Media relations: lead our outreach to European and international press.> Messaging and external communications: craft the external messaging of the Chamber and ensure consistency in all outreach activities.> Policy content: oversee the production of policy materials, infographics, research and publications - including experience dealing with external consultants, research institutions and communications agencies.> People management: manage direct reports, coach junior colleagues across the organisation and lead cross-functional project teams. Show less

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

I advise on advocacy strategy related to a range of sectoral and broader policy issues. My work focuses on policy communications - telling the story of American companies in Europe and ensuring AmCham EU's voice cuts through the noise. A member of the senior management team, I also contribute to the strategic development of AmCham EU.Areas of responsibility:> Advocacy strategy: develop advocacy campaigns and communications plans, in Brussels but also across multiple national… Show more I advise on advocacy strategy related to a range of sectoral and broader policy issues. My work focuses on policy communications - telling the story of American companies in Europe and ensuring AmCham EU's voice cuts through the noise. A member of the senior management team, I also contribute to the strategic development of AmCham EU.Areas of responsibility:> Advocacy strategy: develop advocacy campaigns and communications plans, in Brussels but also across multiple national markets.> Media relations: lead our outreach to European and international press.> Messaging and external communications: craft the external messaging of the Chamber and ensure consistency in all outreach activities.> Policy content: oversee the production of policy materials, infographics, research and publications - including experience dealing with external consultants, research institutions and communications agencies.> People management: manage direct reports, coach junior colleagues across the organisation and lead cross-functional project teams. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

Brussels Area, Belgium

I led AmCham EU's Communications and Outreach department and oversaw a team of eight staff members. Responsibilities included internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement and outreach strategy, messaging and media relations, events, marketing, branding, reputation management as well as sales and sponsorship.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

I advised on overall advocacy strategy, working closely with the Policy Director. I craft policy messages to support our advocacy campaigns. I created, researched, wrote and/or coordinated the production of policy content (studies, reports, briefs, publications, op-eds, etc.). I drafted speaking points and speeches, and contributed to a coherent external messaging for the association.Coordinating media relations, I developed our press strategy, built relationships and ensured AmCham EU… Show more I advised on overall advocacy strategy, working closely with the Policy Director. I craft policy messages to support our advocacy campaigns. I created, researched, wrote and/or coordinated the production of policy content (studies, reports, briefs, publications, op-eds, etc.). I drafted speaking points and speeches, and contributed to a coherent external messaging for the association.Coordinating media relations, I developed our press strategy, built relationships and ensured AmCham EU was visible and relevant on the issues that impact our member companies the most. Show less

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

I supported and advised the Managing Director, with an emphasis on her outward-facing role. I coordinated internal and external engagements, prepared briefing notes as well as drafted speaking points and speeches. I developed and coordinated the Managing Director's outreach strategy towards EU and US policy-makers and stakeholders. I proactively established contact and communicated with government officials, business executives and a range of stakeholders. I also oversaw key projects… Show more I supported and advised the Managing Director, with an emphasis on her outward-facing role. I coordinated internal and external engagements, prepared briefing notes as well as drafted speaking points and speeches. I developed and coordinated the Managing Director's outreach strategy towards EU and US policy-makers and stakeholders. I proactively established contact and communicated with government officials, business executives and a range of stakeholders. I also oversaw key projects, such as our Annual General Meeting and some of our work on horizontal policy issues. In addition, I supported the work of the AmCham EU Board of Directors. Show less

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

Throughout my graduate programme at the Institut d'études européennes (ULB), I was involved in a series of research projects, including:1- RelEP examined the role of MEPs' religious beliefs. In addition to data coding, I carried out basic data analysis and background research on the European Parliament (November 2012). 2- FAITH investigated religious groups'​ interest representation practices in the EU. My main tasks included background research and interview transcription (May-June… Show more Throughout my graduate programme at the Institut d'études européennes (ULB), I was involved in a series of research projects, including:1- RelEP examined the role of MEPs' religious beliefs. In addition to data coding, I carried out basic data analysis and background research on the European Parliament (November 2012). 2- FAITH investigated religious groups'​ interest representation practices in the EU. My main tasks included background research and interview transcription (May-June 2013).3- 'The Politics of Transatlantic Trade Negotiations. TTIP in a Globalized World', edited by J.-F. Morin, T. Novotná, F. Ponjaert and M. Telò (2015). I contributed to the final stages of the edition of this academic book on TTIP (August-September 2014). Show less

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

I was involved in a wide range of communications, event management and advocacy projects, including the organisation of a two-day delegation visit of member companies to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Ma, European Studies (Politics), Summa Cum Laude

Thesis topic: The demise of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) in the EU: business facing social mobilisation. I looked.

Exchange Student, Political Science

Study focus: European studies, North American studies and political sociology

Ba, Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

2011-2012: exchange programme in Canada (McGill University) 2009-2011: bilingual programme (French-Dutch), partnership between Vrije.