Experience

National Corn Growers Association

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Policy Communications

  • Sep 2023 - 4 months

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Director of Policy Communications

  • Jul 2021 - Sep 2023

  • Provide panoramic communications support for public policy staff • Manage all communications campaigns involving policy issues affecting corn growers • Pitch and place stories and opinion pieces in national and state media outlets on key policy issues • Disseminate press releases, statements and other collateral to the media and relevant stakeholders



American Psychological Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Strategic Communications Initiatives

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Devised strategic plans designed to promote the science of psychology with key audiences • Developed and maintained relationships with key members of the media • Disseminated press releases, statements and other collateral to the media and relevant stakeholders • Reviewed and pitched journal articles to key journalists



The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

• Director of Public Affairs

  • May 2018 - Jan 2020

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Served as a spokesperson for the U.S. auto industry and provide public affairs counsel to auto executives • Coordinated all state communications campaigns, including coalition building, media outreach, etc. • Led communications efforts on international trade issues impacting the auto industry • Managed a yearly budget and supervised numerous contractors



American Chemistry Council

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Product/Panel Communications

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area • Managed communications and served as key contact for multiple ACC chemical product groups • Developed and executed strategic public affairs plans to educate state and federal policymakers on key issues • Engaged in issue management and handled crisis communications for chemical product groups • Translated technical scientific facts into language that is easily understood by key audiences • Worked closely with the social media team to develop digital strategies that advance… Show more • Managed communications and served as key contact for multiple ACC chemical product groups • Developed and executed strategic public affairs plans to educate state and federal policymakers on key issues • Engaged in issue management and handled crisis communications for chemical product groups • Translated technical scientific facts into language that is easily understood by key audiences • Worked closely with the social media team to develop digital strategies that advance communications goals • Cultivated stakeholder and third-party relationships in an effort to deliver messages to key audiences

• Manager, Product/Panel Communications

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Developed and implemented strategic communications plans for ACC’s chemical-specific groups • Managed crisis communications on key issues • Wrote and edited scientific materials for target audiences • Worked closely with the ACC Web team to develop and populate websites for chemical-specific groups



Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Director of Communications and Media Relations

  • Dec 2006 - May 2010

  • Managed a $1 million budget that included ad revenue and corporate support • Worked closely with corporate partners on key initiatives • Supervised communications staff and vendors • Produced a 52-page, four-color, award-winning, bi-monthly magazine with a circulation of 50,000 • Led a national public awareness campaign • Coordinated all changes to CHADD’s website

• Deputy Director of Communications and Media Relations

  • Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

  • Led the organization’s national public awareness campaign • Managed the communications and magazine staff • Developed project proposals and budgets for major communications initiatives • Solicited corporate funding for communications program



Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Communications Specialist

  • Jan 2001 - May 2003

  • Coordinated efforts to raise public awareness about AD/HD in the media and with policymakers • Worked closely with national leaders and corporate supporters to advance key messages • Produced and edited articles for the organization’s magazine



Voices for America's Children

• Communications Specialist

  • Jan 2001 - May 2003

  • Coordinated media efforts to improve coverage of important children’s issues • Organized press events to bring attention to children’s causes • Wrote and edited the organization’s external publications • Produced materials for the organization’s website



Rep. Vic Snyder

• Communications Director

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  • Managed congressman’s media relations efforts • Coordinated major press events • Produced materials for the congressman’s website