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Build the communications function for Deliver the American Dream to furtherstate-level legislative and legal work that protects diversity, equity and inclusion.

Cambridge, Ma, Us

• Developed content and communications strategy for migrant justice, climate justice, and accountability.• Consulted with Senior Program Officers to craft content, advocacy goals, and fundraising.• Provided weekly reports on the status of campaigns and projects.• Delivered suggestions and edits on new positions for hiring teams.• Created copy editing processes and systems for blogs, fact sheets, and social media platforms.

• Key strategist and liaison between the GNDN Communications team, staff, and coalition team members on communication projects, partner activity, and narrative strategy.• Drafted and edited talking points and directives for media advisories.• Organized and facilitated the National Communication working group.• Aided hiring team in ensuring fair, equitable hiring practices and interviewing candidates.• Engaged cross team collaboration between the national coalition and staff.• Oversaw partner campaign support which included budgeting, hiring vendors, supervision, and cross team collaboration.• Supervised vendors and consultants to ensure projects remained within budget and on deadline.Key Accomplishments• Developed and led a process that culminated in GNDN’s first yearly narrative document – The Story of GNDN in 2022.• Spearheaded and managed the launch of $200K message research project, aiming to determine messaging strategies for key constituent groups. • Steered the creation of GNDN’s first newspaper ads in VA and OR, resulting in several MOCs aligning with our policy goals.• Led communication program management of press event involving several key MOCs on the Capitol lawn.• Revamped communications working group strategy by changing meeting frequency, creating specific interest groups, and focusing on 1 on 1 connections with communications staff members. • Utilized social media to generated pressure/backup to allow the Congressional Progressive Caucus to stay firm in not voting for separate infrastructure and reconciliation bills, enabling the chance for more progressive policy.

- Successfully pitch and wrote stories on religion, LGBTQ issues, race, sexuality, & gender to national outlets including The Huffington Post, Religion Dispatches, Swerve, Believe Out Loud, No Shame Movement, The Baptist Peacemaker, and The Toast.- Analyze and synthesize policy on end of life issues, religious freedom laws, and denominational practices of religious groups for colleagues, volunteers, clergy, stakeholders, and policy makers.- Edit dissertations, thesis papers, and manuscripts for clarity, grammar, and format.- Provide outline assistance and tutoring services to academic and non-academic writers.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Supervised and coached relational organizers in Michigan.• Implemented strong internal communications processes between management, senior leadership, and the organizing team.• Conducted state and national training on relational organizing strategies and storytelling tactics.• Facilitated 1-1 support and guidance sessions with volunteers and solicited feedback for future improvement.

• Managed and prioritized daily correspondence with 2000+ regional members throughout DC, MD, PA, VA, and WV using quality verbal communication.• Updated member, donor, and communications databases.• Coordinated bi-annual conference registration and other meetings and events. • Created, proofed, and disseminated regional newsletters to the member network.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Engaged and managed FIRM’s 1M+ online community across social media outlets. • Delivered communication support and digital organizing strategy assistance to FIRM, Community Change’s immigration rights network.• Managed the creation of digital advocacy toolkits with sample social media posts, blogs, and graphics for May Day 2019, Census 2020, and other targeted events. • Facilitated monthly calls and steered partner organizations toward consensus on campaign and advocacy issues.• Reported KPIs and suggested tactics based on data insights.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Developed and led workshops on op-ed writing, public speaking, organizing, and digital storytelling.• Offered strategic advice on communications strategy, public statements, and advocacy goals.• Facilitated strategy work on campaign aims with working groups.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Led interactive classes of 20 - 25 students for two courses: Communication for Academic Success and Intercultural Communications. - Prepared and presented materials in accordance with learning objectives.- Focused on practical speech delivery skills and cultural aspects of communication. - Evaluated student performance and provided feedback and supplementary instruction as needed.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Developed content for Compassion and Choices’ websites, including a blog series and FAQ on key theological issues on Death with Dignity laws nationwide.• Trained local organizers on creating partnerships within their communities and writing op-eds.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Led an interactive class of 20 - 35 students for the Principles of Speech course. - Prepared and presented materials in accordance with learning objectives.- Focused on practical speech delivery skills and cultural aspects of communication. - Evaluated student’s performance and provided feedback and supplementary instruction as needed.

Montgomery County, Md, Us

- Led an interactive class of 20 - 35 students for the Introduction to Communications course. - Prepared and presented materials in accordance with learning objectives.- Focused on practical speech delivery skills and cultural aspects of communication. - Evaluated student’s performance and provided feedback and supplementary instruction as needed.

Fulton, Md, Us

- Advised faith-based organizations and departments on best practices to engage with target demographics.- Developed and facilitated training on various topics, including church growth and revitalization, LGBTQ inclusion, and digital organizing.- Taught social media communication skills to congregations and church leaders.

Washington, Dc, Us

- Partnered with the Editor-In-Chief of the Wesley Journal & the Design Editor to revamp the journal’s style guide and branding.- Solicited and edited written content from Wesley students in line with The Wesley Journal’s strategic priorities and vision.

Fulton, Md, Us

- Worked on various technical writing projects, writing, developing, and editing material and participating in the internal review process to ensure completed projects aligned with company standards and guidelines. - Applied style and brand guidelines to edit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) handbook.

Masters, Divinity

Master Of Theological Study, Evangelical Culture

Journalism