Experience

Sightline Institute

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Communications and Campaigns

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Director of Strategic Communication

  • Nov 2006 - Jan 2020

  Sightline Institute - www.sightline.org - equips the Northwest’s citizens and decision-makers with the policy research and practical tools they need to advance long-term solutions to our region’s most significant challenges. Our work includes in-depth research, commentary, and analysis, delivered online, by email, and in-person to Northwest policy champions, emerging leaders, and a range of community partners. We believe true sustainability exists at the intersection of environmental health and social justice.



BirdNote!

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member - Secretary

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2019

  Audio and video bird stories: www.birdnote.org. BirdNote is the broadcast platform for our feathered friends; high-quality, inspiring and informative radio, video, podcast, and web stories that highlight birds, birders, scientists, and conservationists to connect us with the joy and wonder of nature. By telling vivid, sound-rich stories about birds and the challenges they face, BirdNote inspires listeners to care about the natural world – and take steps to protect it. Audio and video bird stories: www.birdnote.org. BirdNote is the broadcast platform for our feathered friends; high-quality, inspiring and informative radio, video, podcast, and web stories that highlight birds, birders, scientists, and conservationists to connect us with the joy and wonder of nature. By telling vivid, sound-rich stories about birds and the challenges they face, BirdNote inspires listeners to care about the natural world – and take steps to protect it.



Marylhurst University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty, School of Business

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2016

  I teach an online undergraduate course in Sustainable Communications for the B.S. in Sustainable Business. I teach an online undergraduate course in Sustainable Communications for the B.S. in Sustainable Business.


Seattle Art Museum
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Communications Manager (Interim)

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2004

Henry Art Gallery
• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Public Relations and Marketing Manager

  • Sep 1998 - Feb 2004

Seattle Weekly
• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Contributing Writer - Art Critic

  • Jun 2000 - Sep 2002