Experience

The Rockefeller Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Speechwriter

  • Jul 2021 - Present



West Wing Writers

• United States
• Writing and Editing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2021

  Greater New York City Area • Advised top executives across diverse fields—including tech, consulting, academia, and entertainment—on messaging strategies. • Led teams in developing speeches, op-eds, and other materials for multi-billion-dollar companies, as well as for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. • Worked with the firm’s Managing Partner to develop and implement strategies for onboarding, professional development, and feedback for employees. Directly managed six staffers and informally mentored… Show more • Advised top executives across diverse fields—including tech, consulting, academia, and entertainment—on messaging strategies. • Led teams in developing speeches, op-eds, and other materials for multi-billion-dollar companies, as well as for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. • Worked with the firm’s Managing Partner to develop and implement strategies for onboarding, professional development, and feedback for employees. Directly managed six staffers and informally mentored several others. • Won new business and strengthened existing client relationships. Alongside two firm partners, co-developed a new service offering to expand firm business. • As inaugural member of DEI working group, identified training vendor and facilitated firm-wide conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Show less



Washington Speakers Bureau

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Speaker Relations

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Alexandria, Virginia, United States • Managed portfolio of more than 80 world-renowned speakers, including former heads of government and cabinet members, as well as business luminaries and award-winning journalists. • Led marketing and business development efforts across the company and with external stakeholders to position speakers as thought leaders in their respective fields. • Offered recommendations to speakers on their fee structures and speaking opportunities. Staffed speakers at dozens of private and public… Show more • Managed portfolio of more than 80 world-renowned speakers, including former heads of government and cabinet members, as well as business luminaries and award-winning journalists. • Led marketing and business development efforts across the company and with external stakeholders to position speakers as thought leaders in their respective fields. • Offered recommendations to speakers on their fee structures and speaking opportunities. Staffed speakers at dozens of private and public events around the U.S. as well as overseas. Show less



U.S. Trade and Development Agency

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Strategic Communications & Speechwriting

  • May 2013 - Jan 2017

  Arlington, Virginia, United States • Served as communications adviser to the Agency’s Director, crafting her Congressional testimonies and public remarks, including during Presidential visits to Asia and Africa. Led the development of the Agency’s budget requests and annual reports. • Developed and implemented messaging strategies for Agency-specific initiatives and Administration-wide priorities. Collaborated across the government to launch the Power Africa Roadmap and host the first White House Summit on Global… Show more • Served as communications adviser to the Agency’s Director, crafting her Congressional testimonies and public remarks, including during Presidential visits to Asia and Africa. Led the development of the Agency’s budget requests and annual reports. • Developed and implemented messaging strategies for Agency-specific initiatives and Administration-wide priorities. Collaborated across the government to launch the Power Africa Roadmap and host the first White House Summit on Global Development, including developing messaging for President Obama’s keynote address. • Coordinated coverage of Agency programs by global media outlets, including the AP, Reuters, and CNN International. • Received a Visionary Award for successfully revitalizing the Agency’s outreach efforts, telling its story, and raising its profile. Show less



Executive Office of the President

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Management Analyst

  • Jan 2012 - May 2013

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area • Facilitated decision-making on technology issues by White House leaders and staff—including the First Family, Second Family, and Chief of Staff—by preparing memoranda, user policies, and reports. • Developed the Chief Information Officer's speeches and presentations. Coordinated messaging strategy with the White House Counsel and Press Offices. • Received an On the Spot Award for implementing an executive briefing structure that maximized the CIO’s time and streamlined office operations.



Booz Allen Hamilton

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Consultant

  • Jun 2009 - Jan 2012

  Arlington, Virginia, United States • Advised the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering on speaking opportunities. Prepared remarks for his Congressional hearings and public events. • Created and managed content for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s public website and budget request. • Developed critical portions of two successful Booz Allen Hamilton proposals to retain multi-million-dollar contracts.



Obama for America

• United States
• Political Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Regional Field Director & Field Organizer

  • Sep 2007 - Nov 2008

  IA, NM, OH, KY, ND, and MN • Tailored statewide voter contact and mobilization programs to make them effective for regions across the country. • Recruited, trained, and managed dozens of field staff and hundreds of volunteers across multiple offices in six states. • Directed outreach to local candidates, political leaders, and constituency groups.