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In this role, I achieved broad stakeholder alignment by engaging with individuals at all levels across the organization. I worked to secure buy-in, address concerns, and gather valuable feedback for critical transformation initiatives.To boost employee engagement and awareness, I organized regular internal town halls, webinars, and in-person sessions, offering timely updates on all transformation efforts.Working closely with HR, I strengthened employee adaptability by introducing… Show more In this role, I achieved broad stakeholder alignment by engaging with individuals at all levels across the organization. I worked to secure buy-in, address concerns, and gather valuable feedback for critical transformation initiatives.To boost employee engagement and awareness, I organized regular internal town halls, webinars, and in-person sessions, offering timely updates on all transformation efforts.Working closely with HR, I strengthened employee adaptability by introducing essential resources and training programs that prepared the workforce for ongoing changes.Additionally, I facilitated high-level leadership collaboration by overseeing Scholastic’s Leadership Collective. Through this platform, I provided consistent programming to review transformation projects and guided leaders through periods of change.I was noted for the following:* Elevated diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging activities by partnering with Scholastic's employee resource groups and participating in DEIB initiatives.* Steered effective change management efforts by developing and implementing clear communication strategies and timelines, including a monthly newsletter for employees and quarterly updates for the board.* Fostered successful identification of Scholastic's transformation initiatives by partnering with consultants and internal teams to formulate corporate priorities, establish a north star, and revise the mission statement.* Pioneered Scholastic's first Transformation team by identifying strategic projects that will sustain the company's leadership in children's publishing for the next century. Show less

During this tenure, I prioritized and identified key patient advocacy groups across multiple disease areas, while fostering leadership engagement to advance client objectives. I also developed impactful thought leadership content for executives, ranging from internal management to corporate CEOs, helping to elevate their industry influence. Working alongside large, expert teams, I collaborated to design integrated strategies and optimize outcomes across diverse focus areas. Additionally, I… Show more During this tenure, I prioritized and identified key patient advocacy groups across multiple disease areas, while fostering leadership engagement to advance client objectives. I also developed impactful thought leadership content for executives, ranging from internal management to corporate CEOs, helping to elevate their industry influence. Working alongside large, expert teams, I collaborated to design integrated strategies and optimize outcomes across diverse focus areas. Additionally, I aligned clients with social justice priorities by partnering with DE&I and Health Equity leads to enhance corporate responsibility initiatives.A small selection of my achievements includes:* Drove creation of advocacy relations offerings at Real Chemistry, leading to enhanced client marketing strategies.* Presented strategic recommendations and multichannel approaches that allowed clients to build in-house advocacy functions and corporate giving capabilities.* Played a key role as an inaugural team member of a leading global health innovation company, assisting biotech and pharmaceutical clients in prioritizing patient communities in their communication and marketing efforts. Show less

Here, I established successful media and constituent relations by planning, directing, and coordinating strategic efforts for PPMD. I ensured timely and effective media and stakeholder responses, addressing communication and public relations needs efficiently. To optimize communication programs, I produced widely distributed press releases, fact sheets, and reference materials that amplified awareness within the rare disease community. Additionally, I fostered strong relationships by… Show more Here, I established successful media and constituent relations by planning, directing, and coordinating strategic efforts for PPMD. I ensured timely and effective media and stakeholder responses, addressing communication and public relations needs efficiently. To optimize communication programs, I produced widely distributed press releases, fact sheets, and reference materials that amplified awareness within the rare disease community. Additionally, I fostered strong relationships by consistently engaging with board members, constituents, and key opinion leaders within the community.The contributions in this tenure were:* Launched and scaled social media presence positioning PPMD as largest Duchenne-specific resource for all stakeholders in the community.* Boosted year-end donations for over 10 consecutive years by conceiving, writing, and orchestrating comprehensive campaigns across multiple platforms.* Improved alignment with government agencies (NIH, FDA, CDC) by researching and generating key position papers, reports, and speeches for the President / CEO and other organizational leaders.* Championed all communications, marketing, and public relations as an integral member of PPMD's executive leadership team for a leading national rare disease nonprofit. Show less

Managed the day to day operations of all aspects of Wilderness Media & Entertainment, a portfolio media company of independent LGBT brands within Logo and the broader MTV Networks, including: • Coordinating Producer of Radio With A Twist, a nationally syndicated radio show partnered with Clear Channel. Responsibilities included booking celebrity guests, experts, and listener calls; writing show content; assisting in nationwide marketing of show, mainly through grassroots efforts and social… Show more Managed the day to day operations of all aspects of Wilderness Media & Entertainment, a portfolio media company of independent LGBT brands within Logo and the broader MTV Networks, including: • Coordinating Producer of Radio With A Twist, a nationally syndicated radio show partnered with Clear Channel. Responsibilities included booking celebrity guests, experts, and listener calls; writing show content; assisting in nationwide marketing of show, mainly through grassroots efforts and social media; assisting in acquiring affiliates; maintaining relationship with affiliates; and delivery of show each week nationwide.• Development and launch of Music With A Twist, a record label partnered with Columbia Records. Responsibilities included identifying undiscovered artists; listening to music submissions; and assisting in nationwide marketing of the label, mainly through grassroots efforts and social media.• Development and launch of GLEE.com, a social and professional networking site partnered with Community Connect. Responsibilities included brainstorming ad campaigns; creating and maintaining social networking groups on the site; and marketing of the site.• Managing talent as part of Wilderness Talent Management, including booking gigs, arranging travel and accommodations, and marketing/advertising performances. Also wrote, directed, and produced occasionally for various events featuring our clients. Show less