Experience

Spitfire

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Feb 2022 - Present

• Director

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Senior Account Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area

• Senior Account Executive

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area



Young Minds Advocacy

• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Communications

  • Dec 2014 - Sep 2018

  San Francisco Bay Area As one of the first employees of the organization, I have assisted in all aspects of building a program that successfully breaks down systemic barriers to quality mental healthcare for thousands of young people throughout California and other Western states. My responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan to change attitudes towards mental health and improve services and supports for youth and their families. - Forging relationships… Show more As one of the first employees of the organization, I have assisted in all aspects of building a program that successfully breaks down systemic barriers to quality mental healthcare for thousands of young people throughout California and other Western states. My responsibilities include: - Developing and implementing a comprehensive communications plan to change attitudes towards mental health and improve services and supports for youth and their families. - Forging relationships with key stakeholders—including youth, caregivers, clinicians, advocates, administrators, and legislators—to build bridges between policy makers and mental health consumers to ensure services reflect the real needs of youth and families. - Organizing fundraising events, executing email and direct mail appeals, and writing grants to raise integral funding. - Training and supervising up to four employees including administrative, communications, development staff and interns.

• Communications Coordinator

  • Dec 2012 - Dec 2014

  San Francisco Bay Area Young Minds Advocacy Project is a non profit organization that increases access to mental health services and supports for low-income young people and their families through legal advocacy, policy action, and strategic communications.



Duke Scanlan & Hall, PLLC

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Boise, Idaho Area Responsible for daily administrative operations at a mid-sized law firm. With a knack for anticipating needs, the flexibility to switch gears, and strong organizational skills, I quickly became the go-to-person to get any task completed. My responsibilities included: - Executed administrative tasks such as answering phones, welcoming clients, filing, copying, ordering office supplies, and calendaring. - Assisted in preparing client bills every month by inputting attorney hours… Show more Responsible for daily administrative operations at a mid-sized law firm. With a knack for anticipating needs, the flexibility to switch gears, and strong organizational skills, I quickly became the go-to-person to get any task completed. My responsibilities included: - Executed administrative tasks such as answering phones, welcoming clients, filing, copying, ordering office supplies, and calendaring. - Assisted in preparing client bills every month by inputting attorney hours into legal billing database. - Provided editing support to lawyers and paralegals in the creation of court documents. Show less



Collective Eye Films

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Portland, Oregon Area Promoted the release of a documentary film about the global bee crisis called “Queen of the Sun,” in cities across the United States. In this temporary position, I managed grassroots outreach efforts in dozens of cities across the county by developing comprehensive lists of stakeholders and personally contacting them, via phone and email, to create a “buzz” about the film. My outreach efforts lead to many sold out premieres and extended screenings of the film.



La Comiseria de La Mujer

• Legal Intern

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

  Quito, Ecuador Supported legal and administrative staff in helping victims of domestic abuse access legal, health, and social services during a three-month internship in Quito, Ecuador. I assisted with clerical work, interviewing clients, and sharing information about the services available, entirely in Spanish.



American English Institute

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activity Coordinator

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2010

  Eugene, Oregon Area Facilitated activities for participants in the Hubert H. Humphrey International Fellows Program at the University of Oregon. Energized by working with people from diverse backgrounds, I led group activities and outings for a group of professionals from all around the world—fostering community, professional development, and lifelong friendships.